Oct 14, 2024
Washington – Today, the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½â€™ President and CEO Chris Spear issued the following statement on the passing of Thomas J. Donohue, former President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and ÐÓ°É´«Ã½:
“America has lost one of the most passionate advocates for free enterprise. Tom was a powerful voice for all businesses, employers and their employees. Ìý
“His time as President and CEO of the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ cemented his unyielding commitment to our industry. He was a persuasive leader, a personal mentor to me and a dear friend. Tom leaves the world better than when he entered it.â€
Donohue joined ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ as President and CEO in 1984 before leaving in 1997 to lead the Chamber.
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