Elaine L. Chao

Few leaders can claim the breadth of experience and global influence which has comprised Secretary Chao's remarkable career. An immigrant who arrived in the U.S. at age eight and did not speak English, Secretary Chao rose to several significant leadership positions spanning the private, non-profit and public sectors. Whether a banker at Citicorp or BankAmerica, President & CEO of the United Way of America, Director of the Peace Corps, or the first U.S. Secretary of Labor in the 21st century, Chao has led with a keen historical perspective and an eye on the future. Secretary Chao shares with audiences the key attributes of a successful global leader emphasizing an appreciation for our differences while also identifying the traits that unite people.