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CHICAGO, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executives' Club of Chicago is proud to announce the appointment of Dorri McWhorter as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective June 2, 2025. A celebrated thought leader and convener, McWhorter brings more than two decades of executive and finance experience in both corporate and nonprofit sectors to the leadership helm of the Exec Club as it looks to evolve and broaden its impact.
"Dorri is a visionary business leader with boundless creativity and an ability to operationalize ideas to deliver impactful results," said Christine Schyvinck, Board Chair, Exec Club. "She is a tremendous talent, a true innovator, and a powerhouse of transformative thinking that this city needs — and deserves. We feel fortunate to have the opportunity to create the future of Exec Club with Dorri at the helm."
McWhorter joins the Exec Club following her successful tenure as President and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, where she led the organization through a significant transformation — increasing revenue by nearly 50%, building landmark partnerships with brands like Wilson Sporting Goods, Peloton, and the Chicago Sky, and championed the development of a groundbreaking community hub on Chicago's West Side.
Previously, McWhorter served as CEO of the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, where she evolved the organization into a 21st-century social enterprise, expanded its footprint with 10 new service locations, tripled its operating budget, and launched pioneering tools like a women's empowerment exchange-traded fund (NYSE: WOMN). McWhorter spent the first portion of her career in the corporate sector, starting at Arthur Andersen, followed by leadership roles at Booz Allen, Snap-On Incorporated, and as a partner at Crowe LLP.
"The Exec Club is such a truly special and necessary platform to challenge, inspire, and activate leaders at all levels to address the complexities of modern business and shape a city and a world that works for all of us," McWhorter said. "Chicago's broad shoulders can lift up the ideas and innovation that change the world."
A two-decade member of the Exec Club, McWhorter brings a deep understanding of its legacy and potential. Founded over a century ago, the Exec Club is a dynamic hub where leaders across industries come together to learn, connect, and grow. With strong financial reserves, an engaged membership, and a committed team, the organization is poised for continued innovation under McWhorter's leadership.