The CEO Council for Growth (CEO Council) is a devoted group of business, higher education, and civic leaders who commit their time and efforts to enhancing economic growth and prosperity in the 11-county region across northern Delaware, southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania. The CEO Council is an initiative of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia influencing regional and national policy through advocacy.
The CEO Council advocates through its members and engaged stakeholders to revitalize and enhance the region's mobility, talent, innovation and business growth climate.
Innovation
The region's strengths translate to key assets for a vibrant economy of entrepreneurship and innovation, which can position Greater Philadelphia for accelerated company development and growth.
Regional Mobility
Our mobility agenda seeks to improve our region's physical connectivity by advocating for infrastructure improvements to ensure a modern, multimodal transportation system.
Talent
The core principles of our talent agenda focus on the needs of both the business and higher education communities. Together we advocate to enhance access to higher education, support work to improve college completion, and advocate for high-skilled immigration reform.
The CEO Council focuses on key developments and industries that will strengthen our economy, create jobs and drive the region forward.
Energy
We support the growth of the region's energy sector through infrastructure improvements, and business attraction.
Higher Education
The Regional College & University Presidents' Alliance provides opportunities for collaboration and collective advocacy on issues critical to the higher education community.
Health Care Innovation
As a region rich in “eds & meds”, accelerating medical innovations that enhance health care delivery, data, and technology will improve patient outcomes and drive down health care costs.
The CEO Council recognizes that an engaged regional business leadership is critical for Greater Philadelphia to compete in a global economy. The tri-state regional group leverages direct engagement of the private sector and higher education institution leadership to achieve its goals.
Lloyd Adams
SAP America, Inc.Stephen S. Aichele, Esquire
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLPDario C. Altieri, M.D.
The Wistar InstituteMadeline Bell
The Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaGregory S. Bentley
Bentley Systems, IncorporatedChristopher L. Bruner
Ernst & Young LLPDeanna Byrne
PwC LLPMichael C. Carbone
TD BankRobert E. Chadwick(ex-officio)
New Castle County Chamber of CommerceDavid L. Cohen, Esquire
Comcast CorporationSteven H. Collis
AmerisourceBergenMichael Conway
McKinsey & CompanyRobert J. Delany
PFM GroupSean Denham
Grant Thornton LLPJames F. Dever, Jr.
Bank of AmericaJoseph A. Dougherty, Esquire
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PCRichard M. Englert, Ed.D.
Temple UniversityGerard A. Fasano
LeidosDaniel K. Fitzpatrick, CFA
Citizens BankEric J. Foss
AramarkChristopher H. Franklin
Aqua America, Inc.John A. Fry
Drexel UniversityChristopher Gheysens
Wawa, Inc.Amy Gutmann, Ph.D.
University of PennsylvaniaJanet Haas, M.D.
William Penn FoundationPhoebe A. Haddon, J.D., LL.M.
Rutgers University - CamdenWilliam P. Hankowsky
Liberty Property TrustDaniel J. Hilferty
Independence Blue CrossThomas J. Holt, Jr.
Holt Logistics Corp.Ali A. Houshmand, Ph.D.
Rowan UniversityStephen L. Johnson
American AirlinesAndrew C. Kassner, Esquire
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLPGregory A. Kelly, PE
WSP USAStephen K. Klasko, M.D., MBA
Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson HealthTimothy W. Levin, Esquire
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPJohn J. "Jack" Lynch III
Main Line HealthShawn Lytle
Macquarie Investment ManagementWilliam J. Marrazzo
WHYY, Inc.Joseph W. "Chip" Marshall, III
Stevens & Lee / Griffin Financial GroupWilliam Marvin
InstaMedFrank J. Mattei
KPMG LLPAshley A. McEvoy
Johnson & JohnsonRobert J. McNeill
Deloitte LLPJoseph G. Meterchick
PNC BankCurtis J. Myers
Fulton BankJanice E. Nevin, M.D., MPH
Christiana Care Health SystemDenis P. O'Brien
Exelon CorporationDennis W. Pullin
VirtuaMark C. Reed
Saint Joseph's UniversityRoseAnn B. Rosenthal
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PennsylvaniaWilliam R. Sasso, Esquire
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLPJay H. Shah
Hersha Hospitality TrustSidney V. Smith, Jr.
Newmark Knight FrankSusanne Svizeny
Wells FargoGerard H. Sweeney
Brandywine Realty TrustMatthew A. Taylor, Esquire
Duane Morris LLPDaniel R. Tropeano
UnitedHealthcare of Pennsylvania and DelawarePaul A. Tufano, Esquire
AmeriHealth Caritas Family of CompaniesRichard Vague
Gabriel InvestmentsJohn L. Walsh, Jr.
UGI CorporationMichael E. West, CPA, MBA
Rothman InstituteCraig E. White
Philadelphia Gas WorksBarton J. Winokur, Esquire
Dechert LLPRobert C. Wonderling
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater PhiladelphiaSteve T. Zarrilli
University City Science Center
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Opens Manufacturing Facility
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US Department of Transportation announces PhilaPort to receive $25.5 million
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