Donna Zarcone

Retired CEO of The Economic Club of Chicago / Corporate Board Director / Avid Traveler / Lifelong Learner

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

@EconClubChi @CDWCorp @Ancestry @ConagraBrands @Nike @Merck @MichelleDuster @blackstone Outstanding line up, looking forward to these upcoming programs!

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

This is a Must Watch Program! Great insights provided from this informative, scientific and fact-based conversation. Very honored to host Dr. Fauci and Dr. Coughlin @EconClubChi

[Econ Club Chicago @EconClubChi]

Watch Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, director of NIAID, discuss vaccine developments, decision making and the societal implications of this pandemic with Dr. Bridget C. Coughlin, president & CEO of @shedd_aquarium. #publichealth #COVID19 @NIAIDNews @SheddAquaCEO https://t.co/FzutNIBE0x

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

These words of wisdom from @ultabeauty CEO Mary Dillon are even more relevant today!

[Econ Club Chicago @EconClubChi]

#TBT to Mary Dillon, chief executive officer of @ultabeauty sharing wisdom with the Club in October of 2017. Check out the full program on YouTube: https://t.co/4u9RhUuQIe #leadership #chicago #business #fortune500

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

The #EconClubChi is committed to advancing racial justice. Our recent program, a collaborative discussion among a diverse group of 260 business leaders, yielded a very pragmatic and actionable guide plus resources for the business community to consider. Link to report is below.

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Business leaders: Now is the time to take action. Out today is our #EconClubChi member-driven Resource Guide to help business leaders make positive change within the #Chicago community in the fight for racial equality and equity. View here: https://t.co/v7Dnko1tjd

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

I am so pleased with David Snyder's appointment as my successor at @EconClubChi! David and I met as young leaders at the Club 20 years ago and I have witnessed his impressive career journey and civic engagement. Looking forward to the Club's exciting future with his #leadership

[Econ Club Chicago @EconClubChi]

We are thrilled to announce David Snyder has been appointed new #EconClubChi President & CEO. David is a long-standing member who brings experience in content delivery, digital innovation and nonprofit service making him uniquely qualified to lead the Club https://t.co/QwFWiIngni

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

Many thanks to Dr. Lateef and Dr. Lin, along with all the healthcare professionals and first responders who are the heroes now. PLEASE WATCH AND SHARE this video with friends, family and coworkers -- together we can do our part & stay at home to stop the spread of this disease.

[Econ Club Chicago @EconClubChi]

Watch yesterday’s #EconClubChi Virtual Program with Dr. Omar Lateef, President & CEO, @RushMedical, to hear about #COVID_19 and its impact on Chicago. He was joined by Dr. Michael Lin, an epidemiologist who specializes in infectious diseases. View here: https://t.co/S6TPpdm4nh

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

It was our honor to host you @Dirkvandeput for such an interesting conversation! And welcome to #Chicago, we are delighted to have @MDLZ in our great city!

[Dirk Van de Put @Dirkvandeput]

Thank you @EconClubChi for putting on a great event last night. I had an excellent time meeting people from the #Chicago community & sharing @MDLZ’s vision of sustainable & mindful snacking. Proud to be part of this amazing city!

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

Delighted to host Cody Thacker to learn about the future of EVs and it was great to work with the extraordinary #Audi team including @TheJacobBrown for our #CAS2020 Preview Luncheon!

[Jacob Brown @TheJacobBrown]

This was fun to help plan from our end. I’m blown away by the hospitality, kindness, professionalism and overall awesomeness of @EconClubChi. Thank you!

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

Many thanks to Lord Jonathan Hill who shared with our @EconClubChi members a very thoughtful overview of where Brexit stands today, along with his predictions for the upcoming December 12 UK general election. #Brexit

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We were honored to host The Right Honorable Lord Jonathan Hill, chairman of the Ditchley Foundation, today for a special luncheon meeting. Watch the full program to hear him discuss his views on Brexit and more: https://t.co/AdK4mLNCOH

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

Bruce and Vicki, it was delightful to host you for such an informative and wide-ranging discussion about our closest ally, Canada, and your work as US Ambassador there. @BruceAHeyman & @vshey thanks for your service to our country!

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#EconClubChi was honored to host The Honorable @BruceAHeyman and @vshey last week for a breakfast roundtable. The lively discussion focused on the importance of building a strong community abroad, their new book, “The Art of Diplomacy,” and more.

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

Congrats ⁦@AlyssaRapp⁩ on the launch of your book Leadership & Life Hacks! Delighted to attend your launch party with ⁦@JillWineBanks⁩ and I look forward to learning from your shared wisdom! #hacksthebook

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

Congratulations to Abbott and all the outstanding winners at tonight’s @Chi_Innovation Awards! I was delighted to participate as a presenter again this year, it is always such an inspiring event!

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

Congratulations 2019 Main Award Winner - @AbbottGlobal received by Abbott's Medical Director Dr. Dan Gutfinger! Presented by Donna Zarcone (@dfzarcone) CEO of @EconClubChi.

#InnovateChi @AbbottNews

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

Honored to host @Cigna CEO David Cordani this evening for a very thought provoking discussion on healthcare in America, which was skillfully moderated by our @EconClubChi Chair Debra Cafaro!

[Econ Club Chicago @EconClubChi]

We are live! Watch David M. Cordani, President & CEO of @Cigna Corporation, address The Economic Club of Chicago. Watch via YouTube: https://t.co/iAodNnrFou #EconClubChi

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

Delighted to participate this morning in the #NACDChicago panel on #CyberSecurity from a board director perspective with Christine Edwards and Chris Hetner, expertly moderated by ⁦@kevin_richards⁩ and hosted by Marsh.

[Econ Club Chicago @EconClubChi]

Thank you, @ihmec, for a powerful and inspirational visit today! The #EconClubChi staff appreciated the opportunity to learn about humanity through history's lens.

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At last week’s Annual Fifth Night Celebration, #EconClubChi members had the chance to celebrate Chicago at the @Chiarchitecture Center, as well as learn about the buildings that shape the city’s skyline and more!

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

Congratulations to Mayor Lori Lightfoot on her inauguration! Making herstory in Chicago! #ChicagoInaugural

[Econ Club Chicago @EconClubChi]

#EconClubChi Members: Registration is still open for our May 29 Annual Fifth Night Celebration at the @ChiArchitecture Center! View exhibits that showcase Chicago architecture, scaled models of the world's tallest buildings, and predictions for what cities will look like in 2050!

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

Congrats and many thanks to Sheridan Turner, retiring CEO ⁦@kohlchildrensmu⁩ for over 20 years of outstanding leadership, creativity and commitment to the museum and the greater community!

[Donna Zarcone @dfzarcone]

So thankful to @MellodyHobson for her leadership as @EconClubChi Chair for the last two years, and so excited to welcome our next Chair, Debra Cafaro! Watch the captivating and inspiring conversation between two of the world’s most powerful women via the link below.

[Econ Club Chicago @EconClubChi]

Last night was a first in #EconClubChi history: Our 91st Annual Dinner speaker, Debra Cafaro, chairman & CEO of Ventas, Inc., was also named incoming board of directors chair. Watch her discuss her career, leadership, and a conversation w/ @MellodyHobson: https://t.co/5ZjItULm4d