Executives' Club of Chicago to name WBA's Stefano Pessina as 2016 International Executive of the Year

CHICAGO - The Executives' Club of Chicago will be awarding Stefano Pessina, CEO Walgreens Boots Alliance, with the 2016 International Executive of the Year Award. 

 

Each year, The Executives’ Club of Chicago honors an individual whose exemplary leadership has resulted in significant contributions to his/her company and to the global business community with the International Executive of the Year Award. Selection considers innovation, position within the industry and personal and corporate modeling of values-based leadership. 

 

The last retailer to be recognized with this award was Michael Duke, former CEO and chairman of the executive committee for Walmart, who was presented with the award in 2014. 

 

Moderating the presentation will be Mark Larson, partner, U.S. Retail and Consumer Leader, KPMG. 

 

The Executives' Club of Chicago is the city's premier membership and networking organization focused on senior executives networking, development and innovation. The Club serves as a platform for executives to build relationships, share ideas, develop new business opportunities and participate in world-class programming.