William Osborn
Chairman at Northwestern University
Profile
William A.
Osborn is currently the Chairman at Northwestern University since 2011.
He is also a Director at Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Chicago Horticultural Society, and The Museum of Science & Industry.
Previously, Osborn served as the Chairman at Northern Trust Corp.
from 1989 to 2009.
He was also the Chairman at Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association and The Northern Trust Co. from 1995 to 2009.
Additionally, he held the position of Independent Director at Abbott Laboratories from 2008 to 2015, Caterpillar, Inc. from 2000 to 2021, and General Dynamics Corp.
from 2009 to 2021.
Osborn was a Director at Nicor, Inc. from 1999 to 2006 and Tribune Media Co. from 2001 to 2012.
He also served as a Director at World Business Chicago.
Osborn obtained his undergraduate degree and MBA from Northwestern University.
William Osborn active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Museum of Science & Industry
 The Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | Chairman | 2011-02-10 |
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
 Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Northwestern Memorial HealthCare engages in the provision of healthcare services. It offers cancer care, digestive health, organ transplantation program, pediatrics, pulmonary and respiratory care, urology, women's health, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, employee and occupational health, imaging, infusion, and laboratory services. The company was founded on November 30, 1981 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Chicago Horticultural Society
 Chicago Horticultural Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chicago Botanic Garden promotes understanding and conservation of plants. Its activities include educational & horticulture programs such as representing varied landscape elements and specialty collections, plant conservation, as well as art, culture, and humanities programs. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Glencoe, IL | Director/Board Member | - |
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 Lyric Opera of Chicago Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lyric Opera of Chicago provides live theatrical presentations. The company was founded by Carol Fox, Nicola Rescigno and Lawrence V. Kelly in 1954 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
 The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of William Osborn
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| ABBOTT LABORATORIES | Director/Board Member | 2023-04-27 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-04 |
| CATERPILLAR INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-04-13 |
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Training of William Osborn
| Northwestern University | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES | Health Technology |
| CATERPILLAR INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION | Finance |
| Private companies | 10 |
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Nicor, Inc.
 Nicor, Inc. Gas DistributorsUtilities Nicor, Inc. provides natural gas distribution services and international shipping services. The company operates through three segments Gas Distribution, Shipping and Wholesale Marketing. Nicor was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Utilities |
Tribune Media Co.
 Tribune Media Co. BroadcastingConsumer Services Tribune Media Co. operates as a media and entertainment company. It operates through television and entertainment segment, which provides news, entertainment and sports programming. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
World Business Chicago
 World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lyric Opera of Chicago provides live theatrical presentations. The company was founded by Carol Fox, Nicola Rescigno and Lawrence V. Kelly in 1954 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association
 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association operates music bands and orchestras. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
The Northern Trust Co.
 The Northern Trust Co. Regional BanksFinance The Northern Trust Co. provides investment management, asset, fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Northwestern Memorial HealthCare engages in the provision of healthcare services. It offers cancer care, digestive health, organ transplantation program, pediatrics, pulmonary and respiratory care, urology, women's health, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, employee and occupational health, imaging, infusion, and laboratory services. The company was founded on November 30, 1981 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Health Services |
Chicago Horticultural Society
Chicago Horticultural Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chicago Botanic Garden promotes understanding and conservation of plants. Its activities include educational & horticulture programs such as representing varied landscape elements and specialty collections, plant conservation, as well as art, culture, and humanities programs. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Glencoe, IL | Commercial Services |
The Museum of Science & Industry
The Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
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