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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.

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Oct 1, 1972 - Jun 1, 1973
W.B. Murphy - Campbell Soup
Jun 1, 1973 - Jun 1, 1976
John Harper - Alcoa
Jun 1, 1976 - Jun 1, 1978
Irving Shapiro - DuPont
Jun 1, 1978 - Jun 1, 1989
Thomas Murphy - General Motors
Jun 1, 1980 - Jun 1, 1982
Clifton Garvin - Exxon
Jun 1, 1982 - Jun 1, 1984
Ruben Mettler - TRW
Jun 1, 1984 - Jun 1, 1986
Robert Beck - The Prudential
Jun 1, 1986 - Jun 1, 1988
Roger B. Smith - General Motors
Jun 1, 1988 - Jun 1, 1990
Edmund T. Pratt, Jr. - Pfizer
Jun 1, 1990 - Jun 1, 1992
Drew Lewis - Union Pacific
Jun 1, 1992 - Jun 1, 1994
John D. Ong - BFGoodrich
Jun 1, 1994 - Jun 1, 1996
John W. Snow - CSX
Jun 1, 1996 - Jun 1, 1998
Donald V. Fites - Caterpillar Inc.
Jun 1, 1998 - Nov 1, 1999
Dana G. Mead - Tenneco
Nov 1, 1999 - Jun 1, 2001
Robert N. Burt - FMC
Jun 1, 2001 - Jun 1, 2003
John T. Dillon - International Paper
Jun 1, 2003 - Nov 1, 2003
Philip M. Condit - The Boeing Company
Nov 1, 2003 - Jul 1, 2006
Henry A. McKinnell, Ph.D. - Pfizer
Jul 1, 2006 - Jun 1, 2009
Harold McGraw III - The McGraw-Hill Companies
Jul 1, 2009 - Aug 1, 2011
Ivan G. Seidenberg - Verizon Communications
Sep 1, 2011 - Dec 1, 2013
W. James McNerney, Jr. - The Boeing Company
Jan 1, 2014 - Dec 1, 2015
Randall L. Stephenson - AT&T Inc.
Jan 1, 2016 - Dec 1, 2016
Doug Oberhelman - Caterpillar Inc.
Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 1, 2019
Jamie Dimon - JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 1, 2021
Doug McMillon - Walmart
Jan 1, 2022 - Jan 1, 2024
Mary Barra - General Motors
Jan 1, 2024 - Invalid date
Chuck Robbins - Cisco
Board of Directors

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.

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Membership

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.

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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. 

Policy Perspectives
Business Roundtable CEOs advocate for policies that create and maintain long-term economic prosperity and opportunity for all Americans
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

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.

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