Join us for an evening of networking and conversation with Professor Harry Kraemer – an award-winning Kellogg professor & current Executive Partner at Chicago-based Private Equity Firm, Madison Dearborn Partners. Professor Kraemer will engage you in a lively discussion deconstructing the fundamentals of Private Equity (PE) and the mechanics of Private Equity firms, all the while providing practical real-world insights from his own experiences. This conversation is meant to provide a greater understanding of common PE firm methods and patterns to empower you to think more profitably and strategically, no matter your industry. Whether you are a PE expert or a PE novice, you will find this event beneficial in refining your mindset and business acumen across a wide spectrum of business scenarios. Guests are welcome.

Agenda:

6:00 p.m. – Networking

6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. – Interactive Discussion with Professor Kraemer

7:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. —Additional Networking

Location: Catalyst Ranch, 656 W. Randolph, Suite 5E, Chicago

Cost: $50 Early bird through Jan. 31st , $60 Feb. 1st onwards (Ticket price includes beverages and appetizers.)

Click here for parking and directions information for the Catalyst Ranch. Upon arrival, dial #300 to receive access to this event.) Walking distance to Ogilvie/Union Stations.

About Professor Kraemer

Harry M. Jansen Kraemer, Jr. is an executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners, a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois and a Clinical Professor of Leadership at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He was named the 2008 Kellogg School Professor of the Year. Harry is the author of three bestselling leadership books: From Values to Action: The Four Principles of Values-BasedLeadership , Becoming The Best: Build a World-Class Organization Through Values-Based Leadership.and Your 168: Finding Purpose and Satisfaction in a Values-Based Life.He is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Baxter International Inc., a $12 billion global healthcare company. He became Baxter's chief executive officer in January 1999, and assumed the additional responsibility of chairman of Baxter's board of directors in January 2000.Mr. Kraemer joined Baxter in 1982 as director of corporate development. His twenty three year career at Baxter included senior positions in both domestic and international operations. In 1993, he was named senior vice president and chief financial officer, responsible for financial operations, business development, global communications, and European operations. Over the next several years, he assumed additional responsibility for Baxter's Renal and Medication Delivery businesses. He was elected to Baxter's board of directors in 1995, and was named president of Baxter International Inc. in 1997.

Before joining Baxter, Mr. Kraemer worked for Bank of America in corporate banking and for Northwest Industries in planning and business development. Mr. Kraemer is active in business, education and civic affairs. He serves on the board of directors of Leidos Corporation, Dentsply Sirona, Option Care Health, Performance Health and Alcami, and on the board of trustees of Northwestern University, The Conference Board, NorthShore University Healthsystem and the Archdiocese of Chicago Finance Committee and School Board. He is a member of the Dean's Global Advisory Board of Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He is a member of the Council of CEOs, the Commercial Club of Chicago, the Economics Club of Chicago. He is a past member of the Business Roundtable, the Business Council, and the Healthcare Leadership Council.

Mr. Kraemer graduated summa cum laude from Lawrence University of Wisconsin in 1977 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics. He received an MBA degree in finance and accounting from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in 1979 and is a certified public accountant. For his outstanding leadership and service, he received the 1996 Schaffner Award from the Kellogg School of Management. Harry enjoys jogging, tennis, skiing and reading, especially world civilization. Harry, his wife Julie, and their five children live in Wilmette, Illinois. More info on Harry at www.harrykraemer.org.

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Prof. Harry Kraemer: PE Fundamentals & How To Apply Them to Any Field