About
Business
Roundtable
Business Roundtable is an association of more than 200 chief executive officers (CEOs) of America’s leading companies, representing every sector of the U.S. economy. Business Roundtable CEOs lead U.S.-based companies that support one in four American jobs and almost a quarter of U.S. GDP. Through CEO-led policy committees, Business Roundtable members develop and advocate directly for policies to promote a thriving U.S. economy and expanded opportunity for all Americans.
- Oct 1, 1972 - Jun 1, 1973W.B. Murphy - Campbell Soup
- Jun 1, 1973 - Jun 1, 1976John Harper - Alcoa
- Jun 1, 1976 - Jun 1, 1978Irving Shapiro - DuPont
- Jun 1, 1978 - Jun 1, 1989Thomas Murphy - General Motors
- Jun 1, 1980 - Jun 1, 1982Clifton Garvin - Exxon
- Jun 1, 1982 - Jun 1, 1984Ruben Mettler - TRW
- Jun 1, 1984 - Jun 1, 1986Robert Beck - The Prudential
- Jun 1, 1986 - Jun 1, 1988Roger B. Smith - General Motors
- Jun 1, 1988 - Jun 1, 1990Edmund T. Pratt, Jr. - Pfizer
- Jun 1, 1990 - Jun 1, 1992Drew Lewis - Union Pacific
- Jun 1, 1992 - Jun 1, 1994John D. Ong - BFGoodrich
- Jun 1, 1994 - Jun 1, 1996John W. Snow - CSX
- Jun 1, 1996 - Jun 1, 1998Donald V. Fites - Caterpillar Inc.
- Jun 1, 1998 - Nov 1, 1999Dana G. Mead - Tenneco
- Nov 1, 1999 - Jun 1, 2001Robert N. Burt - FMC
- Jun 1, 2001 - Jun 1, 2003John T. Dillon - International Paper
- Jun 1, 2003 - Nov 1, 2003Philip M. Condit - The Boeing Company
- Nov 1, 2003 - Jul 1, 2006Henry A. McKinnell, Ph.D. - Pfizer
- Jul 1, 2006 - Jun 1, 2009Harold McGraw III - The McGraw-Hill Companies
- Jul 1, 2009 - Aug 1, 2011Ivan G. Seidenberg - Verizon Communications
- Sep 1, 2011 - Dec 1, 2013W. James McNerney, Jr. - The Boeing Company
- Jan 1, 2014 - Dec 1, 2015Randall L. Stephenson - AT&T Inc.
- Jan 1, 2016 - Dec 1, 2016Doug Oberhelman - Caterpillar Inc.
- Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 1, 2019Jamie Dimon - JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 1, 2021Doug McMillon - Walmart
- Jan 1, 2022 - Jan 1, 2024Mary Barra - General Motors
- Jan 1, 2024 - presentChuck Robbins - Cisco
The Board develops the priorities of the organization and champions our policy work. Chuck Robbins, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Cisco, is the Chair of Business Roundtable.
Business Roundtable members are the CEOs of leading U.S. companies. Collectively, they represent all sectors and bring an important perspective on policy issues that impact the economy. Business Roundtable members are pragmatic thought leaders, advocating for policy solutions that foster U.S. economic growth and competitiveness.
50 Years of
Business Roundtable
Since 1972, Business Roundtable has served as the voice of America’s leading CEOs in Washington. Members work closely with policymakers from both political parties to find practical solutions to the nation’s challenges.
Advance the long-term economic interest of Americans through well-managed, well-governed public companies.
EDUCATION & WORKFORCE
Grow a skilled and diverse U.S. workforce, create greater economic opportunity and ensure education and workforce development systems foster productivity and innovation.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Build on America’s strengths to provide sustainable, reliable and affordable energy while addressing climate change and maintaining a healthy environment.
HEALTH & RETIREMENT
Improve the affordability and quality of U.S. health care and strengthen retirement security.
IMMIGRATION
Advance employment-based immigration solutions that address our workforce needs while establishing control over our borders, upholding the rule of law and staying true to American values.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Upgrade and expand America’s key infrastructure systems for the 21st century by increasing public and private investment and streamlining permitting processes.
SMART REGULATION
Promote a modern, balanced approach to regulation that expands innovation, economic growth and job creation.
TAX & FISCAL POLICY
Maintain a competitive, pro-growth tax code that encourages investment in the U.S.
TECHNOLOGY
Advance policies that maximize U.S. technology advantages while safeguarding data and technology in a complex global environment.
TRADE & INTERNATIONAL
Advocate for rules-based trade and investment to ensure American competitiveness in the global economy.