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In the News

Leslie Braksick, Ph.D. – invited speaker and book signing at The Center for Community Solutions’ 69th annual Human Services Institute, March 31, 2011. Topic was Advice from top CEO’s: What They Wish They Had Known

Co-Author, Leslie Braksick, Ph.D., contributes to several recent articles

CNBC “Fast Money” and
Richard Quest of CNN International
interview William R. Johnson

Leslie W. Braksick, Ph.D. interview with Michael Dresser — “Dresser After Dark”, air date July 13, 2010

Leslie Braksick interviewed for Women in Business Report during the
Opening Bell Report on WCBS-AM,
August 4, 5 6, 9 and 10.

Participating CEOs

Twenty-seven CEOs participated in this study. These CEOs were from global companies most of whom have workforces of more than 10,000 people and revenues of $4B or greater. These dynamic individuals, who often wear the additional hats of Chairman or President, are presented in the book. Their profiles demonstrate their remarkably varied backgrounds and accomplishments in multiple sectors of global business.

Brad Anderson Brand Anderson
Former Vice Chairman & CEO
(Retired 2009)
Best Buy Company, Inc.
H. Edward Hanway H. Edward Hanway
Former Chairman & CEO
(Retired 2009)
CIGNA Corporation
Ronald A. Rittenmeyer Ronald A. Rittenmeyer
Former Chairman
President & CEO
(Retired 2008)
EDS Corporation
Riley P. Bechtel Riley P. Bechtel*
Chairman & CEO
Bechtel Corporation
Susan M. Ivey Susan M. Ivey
Chairman, President & CEO
(Retired 2011)
Reynolds American, Inc.
Dennis Sadlowski Dennis Sadlowski
President & CEO
(Retired 2010)
Siemens Energy
& Automation, Inc.
Alan L. Boeckmann Alan L. Boeckmann
Chairman & CEO
(Retired 2011)
Fluor Corporation
William R. Johnson William R. Johnson
Chairman, President & CEO
H.J. Heinz Company
Steve Sanger Steve Sanger
Former Chairman
(Retired 2008)
General Mills Corporation
Richard T. Clark Richard T. Clark
Chairman, President & CEO
(Retired 2011)
Merck & Co., Inc.
Donald R. Knauss Donald R. Knauss
Chairman & CEO
The Clorox Company
Randall L. Stephenson Randall L. Stephenson
Chairman, CEO & President
AT&T Inc.
Cristobal I. Conde Cristóbal I. Conde
Chairman & CEO
(Retired 2011)
SunGard Data Systems, Inc.
Kenneth D. Lewis Kenneth D. Lewis
Former Chairman,
President & CEO
(Retired 2009)
Bank of America Corporation
David N. Weidman David N. Weidman
Chairman & CEO
Celanese Corporation
Peter A. Darbee Peter A. Darbee
Chairman, President & CEO
(Retired 2011)
PG&E Corporation
Indra K. Nooyi Indra K. Nooyi
Chairman & CEO
PepsiCo, Inc.
William Weldon William Weldon
Chairman & CEO
Johnson & Johnson
John V. Faraci John V. Faraci
Chairman, President & CEO
International Paper Company
David J. O'Reilly David J. O'Reilly
Former Chairman & CEO
(Retired 2009)
Chevron Corporation
Geoff Wild Geoff Wild
President & CEO
(Retired 2009)
Cascade Microtech, Inc.
Stephen A. Furbacher Stephen A. Furbacher
Former COO
(Retired 2008)
Dynegy, Inc.
James W. Owens James W. Owens
Chairman & CEO
(Retired 2010)
Caterpillar, Inc.
Patricia Ann Woertz Patricia Ann Woertz
Chairman, President & CEO
Archer Daniels Midland Co.
John H. Hammergren John H. Hammergren
Chairman, President & CEO
McKesson Corporation
 

In addition to the contributions from those presented here, perspectives are included from two CEOs who requested to remain anonymous.

Please note: Dynamic CEOs often progress from one organization to another. Thus, each CEO’s comments presented in this study were made during his/her tenure at the organization indicated.

* Photos are included at the discretion of each CEO.