Chicago CEO Breakfast: Preserving Cultural Authenticity Through Transition
Richard Price, Chairman & CEO, Mesirow Financial

Speaker:
Richard Price
Chairman & CEO, Mesirow Financial

Date, Time, and Location:
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Hyatt Regency Chicago - 151 E. Wacker Drive

Program Description:
Transitioning through changes in leadership, mergers and acquisitions, rebranding or other market shifts can challenge even the most prepared companies. Volatile economic conditions make transitions even more difficult and multiply risk. In addition to having a clear vision and strategy, success requires preservation of cultural authenticity and effective communication. Getting it right can boost confidence and trust with clients, employees and the community. Join Richard Price who will share his perspective, insights and lessons learned managing change.

Fee:
Executives Club Members: $55 / Non-Members: $79
Note: CFA Society Chicago is a program affiliate for this event. Members can register to attend at 10% off the non-member rate.

Registration:
Click here to register or call: 312-263-3500

Agenda:
7:30 am - Registration and Networking
8:00 am - Program

Richard Price
Chairman & CEO, Mesirow Financial

With nearly 40 years of financial services experience, Richard Price is a well-known and highly regarded professional in the industry. Price joined Mesirow Financial in 1972, and has been president of Mesirow Insurance Services since 1982. Under his leadership, Mesirow Financial has evolved to become one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Chicago and is ranked among the top 30 in the country. Price has been a member of the firm's board of directors since 1987 and a vice chairman since 2001.

Price has taken a leadership role in community organizations for many years, including the Foundation Fighting Blindness, the Israel Sport Center for the Disabled, The Children's Place Association and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Chicago. He also actively supports Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, among others.