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Meet U.S. Chamber's
New President

Suzanne P. Clark

Article and images The U.S. Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Chamber
from the U.S. Chamber Board of Directors today of Commerce is the
of Commerce announced that Thomas J. Donohue world’s largest business
has committed to remain CEO federation representing
through June 2022, continuing his
successful 20 year track record the interests of
of supporting business. Suzanne more than 3 million
P. Clark, Senior Executive Vice businesses of all sizes,
President, is also being promoted to sectors, and regions, as
President, having successfully led well as state and local
the cultural transformation of the chambers and industry
Chamber over the last 5 years. The
Board will undertake a global search associations.
for the next CEO in 2022.

Tom Wilson, Chair of the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce Board
of Directors and Chair, CEO
and President of The Allstate
Corporation, said: “Securing the
dynamic leadership of Tom and
Suzanne ensures the Chamber can
focus on near-term political priorities
and long-term sustainability. To
ensure businesses can create jobs
and economic prosperity we need
Congress to support fair trade,
infrastructure improvements and
immigration reform. This will also
enable us to focus on rebuilding the
political center and raising a $250
million capital fund so we remain
a champion of the free enterprise
system, American workers and
entrepreneurs. The Chamber is deep
in talent and expertise and I am
thrilled that Tom and Suzanne are
committed to leading this team at
this important time.”

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