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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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  1. Oct 1, 1972 - Jun 1, 1973
    W.B. Murphy - Campbell Soup
  2. Jun 1, 1973 - Jun 1, 1976
    John Harper - Alcoa
  3. Jun 1, 1976 - Jun 1, 1978
    Irving Shapiro - DuPont
  4. Jun 1, 1978 - Jun 1, 1989
    Thomas Murphy - General Motors
  5. Jun 1, 1980 - Jun 1, 1982
    Clifton Garvin - Exxon
  6. Jun 1, 1982 - Jun 1, 1984
    Ruben Mettler - TRW
  7. Jun 1, 1984 - Jun 1, 1986
    Robert Beck - The Prudential
  8. Jun 1, 1986 - Jun 1, 1988
    Roger B. Smith - General Motors
  9. Jun 1, 1988 - Jun 1, 1990
    Edmund T. Pratt, Jr. - Pfizer
  10. Jun 1, 1990 - Jun 1, 1992
    Drew Lewis - Union Pacific
  11. Jun 1, 1992 - Jun 1, 1994
    John D. Ong - BFGoodrich
  12. Jun 1, 1994 - Jun 1, 1996
    John W. Snow - CSX
  13. Jun 1, 1996 - Jun 1, 1998
    Donald V. Fites - Caterpillar Inc.
  14. Jun 1, 1998 - Nov 1, 1999
    Dana G. Mead - Tenneco
  15. Nov 1, 1999 - Jun 1, 2001
    Robert N. Burt - FMC
  16. Jun 1, 2001 - Jun 1, 2003
    John T. Dillon - International Paper
  17. Jun 1, 2003 - Nov 1, 2003
    Philip M. Condit - The Boeing Company
  18. Nov 1, 2003 - Jul 1, 2006
    Henry A. McKinnell, Ph.D. - Pfizer
  19. Jul 1, 2006 - Jun 1, 2009
    Harold McGraw III - The McGraw-Hill Companies
  20. Jul 1, 2009 - Aug 1, 2011
    Ivan G. Seidenberg - Verizon Communications
  21. Sep 1, 2011 - Dec 1, 2013
    W. James McNerney, Jr. - The Boeing Company
  22. Jan 1, 2014 - Dec 1, 2015
    Randall L. Stephenson - AT&T Inc.
  23. Jan 1, 2016 - Dec 1, 2016
    Doug Oberhelman - Caterpillar Inc.
  24. Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 1, 2019
    Jamie Dimon - JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  25. Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 1, 2021
    Doug McMillon - Walmart
  26. Jan 1, 2022 - Jan 1, 2024
    Mary Barra - General Motors
  27. Jan 1, 2024 - present
    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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