World Business Chicago proudly joined The Executives' Club of Chicago to honor Microsoft CEO and Chairman Satya Nadella as International Executive of the Year. The luncheon featured an engaging fireside chat between Satya Nadella and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, delivering powerful insights on leadership, groundbreaking innovation, and AI’s game-changing potential to transform industries. We’re especially proud to have Microsoft as a World Business Chicago board member, represented by Tony Surma — and a big thank you goes out to the Microsoft Chicago team, Nisaini R. , Tyler Clark Events like these showcase how Chicago and the Midwest are shaping the future of tech and innovation. A big thank you to Margaret M. Mueller, Ph.D. and her team for hosting such a phenomenal event. We were pleased to share in the moment with our table guests and WBC board members: Paul Hsu, Decasonic, Jim Hart, Burwood Group, and David Andalcio, Wynndalco Enterprises; along with Kate Waimey Timmerman, Chicago Quantum Exchange, Laura Appenzeller, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park (IQMP), Allison Winstel, mHUB, and Ashley Hartman, Bluestein Ventures. It was great to also see the Microsoft Chicago team in the house: Tony Surma, Tyler Clark, and Nisaini R. WBC hosts: Phil Clement, Abin Kuriakose & Nicole McCarthy #WhyChicago #Innovation #Leadership
World Business Chicago, we are thrilled to call you a grantee and close partner. At Microsoft we've seen firsthand the impact of our joint initiatives. HUGE shout out to Abin Kuriakose for your unwavering support & collaboration 🚀. Phil Clement thank you for being a champion of Microsoft and the work we're executing in #chicago ⭐
Thank you for the invitation World Business Chicago! Great table guests and inspiring talk on leadership and change management.
Thank you for the invite. What a wonderful table and incredible fireside conversation.
Exciting
Thank you Phil Clement, Abin Kuriakose and Nicole McCarthy for the invitation. It was a highly engaging and insightful perspective from Satya Nadella.
Amazing work Phil
MBA (IB) international business
5dThank you awseome event