St. Catherine Forum on Women in Leadership

Keynote Speaker: Jeffrey Ettinger

Jeffrey M. Ettinger is chairman of the board, president, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Hormel Foods, overseeing all functions and operations for the $6.75 billion multinational business. In 2009, Hormel Foods was recognized as the “Most Innovative Company of the Year” at the 7^th Annual American Business Awards, and was named one of “The 400 Best Big Companies in America” by Forbes magazine. Mr. Ettinger’s commitment to increasing the number of women on corporate boards is just one example of how this CEO is changing the face of America.

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The St. Catherine Forum on Women in Leadership is the oldest and most respected speakers' forum for women in the region. For the past 15 years, the forum has brought internationally renowned women to the Twin Cities to inspire audiences with their perspectives as leaders in finance, politics, government and the arts.

Distinguished women such as Coretta Scott King, Molly Ivans, Sherron Watkins, Jackie Joyner Kersee, Mavis Leno, Alice Walker and Sarah Susanka have motivated women and men alike with the scope of their achievements, the depth of their wisdom and their courage to work for positive change.