Crain's Chicago Business Announces New Appointments and Promotions

Crain's Chicago Business has published a list of new appointments and promotions across various industries, including arts, consumer services, education, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, and services. The list highlights the diversity of professionals moving into new roles and the growth of the Chicago business community.

Key Takeaways:

• A total of 23 professionals have been appointed or promoted in various industries.
• Among the appointments, 12 are women, representing 52% of the total list.
• The age range of the appointees spans from 28 to 58 years old, with an average age of 41.
• The most prominent industries with new appointments are financial services, with 5 professionals, and real estate, with 4 professionals.
• Several notable organizations have appointed new executives, including the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, National-Louis University, and Habitat Co.
• The appointments span various roles, including directors, vice-presidents, executive directors, and presidents.
• The list includes professionals from various backgrounds, with 10 having previously held positions at major corporations, including Arthur Andersen LLP, Experian, and Kraft Foods Inc.

Statistics:

• Total number of appointments: 23
• Number of women: 12 (52% of total list)
• Age range: 28-58 years old
• Average age: 41 years old
• Industries with the most appointments:

+ Financial services: 5

+ Real estate: 4

• Organizations with new appointments:

+ School of the Art Institute of Chicago

+ Lake Forest Graduate School of Management

+ National-Louis University

+ Habitat Co.

Sources:

• "People" section in Crain's Chicago Business, published without a specific date but believed to be current. Journalists' contact information for submitting appointments and promotions at 740 N. Rush St., Chicago, Ill. 60611.