Boardroom Media (CEO News)
At CEO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Chicago based CEO’ operating in the Business Development space. If you think a CEO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Eric Mara
CEO of Right Lane Industries
Eric Mara currently works as Chief Executive Officer of Right Lane Industries. He previously worked at Pavis Capital LLC as Jr Partner/Senior Investment Analyst.
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About Right Lane Industries: Right Lane Industries is an industrial holding company that focuses on acquiring manufacturing and industrial services businesses.
Enzo A. D’Angelo
Co-Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Tyree & D’Angelo Partners
Managing Partner at Tyree & D’Angelo Partners
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About Tyree & D’Angelo Partners: Tyree & D’Angelo Partners is a private equity investment firm.
Sean Chou
CEO of Catalytic
Sean Chou is the CEO and Co-founder of Catalytic, a company he founded in 2015 built on his lifelong obsession with working smarter. The company’s people-friendly automation platform frees up people to do more meaningful work, increases the speed of doing business, and improves the quality of outcomes. Prior to Catalytic, he was the founding CTO and EVP of Services at Fieldglass, a software-as-a-service pioneer acquired in 2014 by SAP for approximately $1 billion.
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About Catalytic: Catalytic offers the easiest platform for digital transformation and the automation of knowledge work.
Terry Howerton
Founder and CEO of TechNexus Venture Collaborative
Entrepreneur and community builder. Founder of [TechNexus](http://www.technexus.com), a venture collaborative where more than 200 companies have grown, co-founder of an inner-city [charter school](http://chicagotechacademy.org), and founder of a tech industry [trade association](http://illinoistech.org) for more than 700 member companies. Active advisor and board member of several organizations.
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About TechNexus Venture Collaborative: TechNexus Venture Collaborative is a venture capital firm that provides early-stage funding, startup programs, and strategic capital.
Theodore L. Koenig
Chairman & CEO of Monroe Capital
Theodore L. Koenig’s Role at Monroe Capital is President and Chief Executive Officer. He Joined the team: 2004. His Education: Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, B.S. in Accounting with high honors, Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D. with honors. His experience:Hilco Capital LP, President and Chief Executive Officer, Holleb & Coff, Partner, Winston & Strawn, Associate
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About Monroe Capital: Monroe Capital is a provider of senior and junior debt and equity co-investments to middle market companies in the U.S. and Canada
Chris Callahan
President & CEO of Sayers
Chris Callahan is the President & CEO at Sayers.
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About Sayers: Sayers creates the perfect fusion of personalized IT solutions designed to meet the exact needs of your business.
Kevin Connelly
Chief Executive Officer of Spencer Stuart
Kevin Connelly has been chief executive officer of Spencer Stuart since his May 2012 election by the firm’s partners. Previously, he served as chairman of the firm for six years. Kevin is a seasoned search professional and, in addition to his firm leadership responsibilities, he consults regularly with clients on executive leadership succession and board projects.
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About Spencer Stuart: Spencer Stuart is a consulting firm that specializes in CEO succession planning, leadership consulting, and executive search.
Dieter Marlovics
CEO of ReallyColor
Dieter Marlovics is a technology entrepreneur who started his first business when he was 14 years old and, in 1997, co-founded his first technology startup called Hypermeals.com. Prior to founding ReallyColor, Dieter was a Partner and Chief Information Officer for Gelber Group, LLC, an algorithmic global proprietary trading firm. Under his leadership, Gelber Group successfully reinvented itself a number of times and evolved to become a multi-national technology powerhouse in the high frequency trading space. He has published various book chapters and articles touching on his experiences and vision of technology management and leadership. In addition to Dieter’s various business interests, he is also a singer-songwriter managing production and global digital distribution for his band O.I.S. Dieter holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Northwestern University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
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About ReallyColor: ReallyColor is a Chicago-based company that allows users to convert real world photos into printable and electronic coloring book pages.
Harry Hoopis
President & CEO of Hoopis Performance Network
Harry currently works as president and CEO at Hoopis Performance Network.
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About Hoopis Performance Network: Hoopis Performance Network provides web-based sales training and leadership development learning solutions for financial professionals.
Alicia Driskill
Founder and CEO of EvolveHer
Alicia Driskill is the founder and CEO at EvolveHer.
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About EvolveHer: EvolveHer is a centralized hub that aggregates resources, tools & best in class events to advance women personally & professionally.
Alicia Driskill
Founder and CEO of EvolveHer
Alicia Driskill is the founder and CEO at EvolveHer.
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About EvolveHer: EvolveHer is a centralized hub that aggregates resources, tools & best in class events to advance women personally & professionally.
Michael Kelly
CEO of ORA
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About ORA: ORA is an award-winning user experience and digital product studio with a combined portfolio of over 300 digital products.
Michael Kelly
CEO of ORA
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About ORA: ORA is an award-winning user experience and digital product studio with a combined portfolio of over 300 digital products.
David N. Campbell
CEO of Xpedior
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About Xpedior: Xpedior provides innovative and comprehensive eBusiness solutions to Global 2000 companies and emerging Internet businesses.
David N. Campbell
CEO of Xpedior
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About Xpedior: Xpedior provides innovative and comprehensive eBusiness solutions to Global 2000 companies and emerging Internet businesses.
