BMO Financial Corp. CEO & U.S. Country Head To Discuss Why Chicago Matters To Businesses Abroad At Chicago CEO Breakfast
Apr 14, 2015, 11:36 ET
CHICAGO, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Join The Executives' Club of Chicago on April 29 to hear from CEO & U.S. Country Head of BMO Financial Corp., Chris Begy, who will share insights into why being in Chicago matters for global businesses. The international executive will also discuss the opportunities and challenges presented when a 200-year old company makes U.S. acquisitions, and his personal experience propelling the business through Chicago's unique community dynamic and civic spirit.
Coming from BMO Financial Group, North America's eighth-largest bank, Begy, will share his perspective on Chicago, which serves as a hub for high-potential talent, idea exchange, capital prospects, and community – unlike any other city in the United States. He will also provide insight into what it takes to succeed in Chicago finance.
Begy joined BMO in 1987 and has held a variety of senior management positions through his 26 years as an executive. He was appointed CEO & U.S. Country Head in August of 2013.
The discussion will be moderated by Brian Fabes, CEO, Civic Consulting Alliance.
Event Details
- Chicago CEO Breakfast with Christopher Begy
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Gold Sponsors: BMO Harris Bank, Sapient, Tyson Foods, Inc.
Media Sponsor: WBEZ 91.5
About The Executives' Club of Chicago:
The Executives' Club is Chicago's premier membership and business forum. For more than one hundred years, The Club has been a valued resource for Chicago's business leaders - connecting members, and providing opportunities for strategic relationship development, access to intellectual exchange and world class speakers, and enhanced exposure to the global business community. Through its Global Leaders, Women's Leadership, Chicago CEO Series and other programming, The Club brings together business, civic and academic leaders from all industries to discuss strategies that address challenges and opportunities affecting Chicago and the world. For more information on The Club, visit www.ExecutivesClub.org.
About BMO Financial Group:
Established in 1817 as Bank of Montreal, BMO Financial Group is a highly diversified financial services organization based in North America. The bank offers a broad range of retail banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers. BMO Financial Group had total assets of $672 billion and more than 47,000 employees at January 31, 2015.
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