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CEO, Corporate Leadership Center

Deb is the CEO the Corporate Leadership Center, where she oversees the operations and management of Corporate Leadership Center and its two programs, CEO Perspectives and Leading Women Executives. Most recently, Deb was Vice Chairman and National Managing Partner, Center for Board Effectiveness, at Deloitte, where she was responsible for boardroom programs and thought leadership that support corporate boards and directors in fulfilling their governance-related responsibilities. She also served as the lead client service partner or advisory partner on a number of Deloitte's most significant clients in the Chicago area. During her career, Deb has served a variety of clients, with an emphasis on those in the manufacturing, consumer products, and communications industries. Deb is a member of the Board of Directors of Deloitte and is the U.S. Firms' representative on the Canadian Board of Directors. Prior to assuming her current role, Deb was the Vice Chairman and Midwest Regional Managing Partner overseeing 5,000 professionals in seven offices across five states. Deb has also served as the Regional Managing Partner of strategic clients for the Midwest. In this role, Deb led the management and development of the global strategic clients program for the region. In addition to her responsibilities at Deloitte, Deb holds several significant positions in the community. She is the Board Chairman of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Board of Directors for Executives' Club of Chicago and the Kellogg Center for Executive Women Steering Committee. She is also a member of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago and the Board of Trustees at Northwestern University. Deb's community involvement and philanthropic efforts have led to her recognition by numerous local and national organizations, including the 2010 City Year Chicago Ripples of Hope Award. She was also recognized by the Chicago Sun-Times as one of seven influentials in Chicago and one of the 10 most powerful women in business. Deb resides in Winnetka with her husband and three sons. She is a 2000 Henry Crown Fellow of The Aspen Institute and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.