Harry Kraemer, Jr.
Harry M. Jansen Kraemer, Jr. is an executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners, a private equity firm and a Clinical Professor of Leadership at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He was named the 2008 Kellogg School Professor of the Year. Harry is the author of three bestselling leadership books.: From Values to Action: The Four Principles of Values-Based Leadership , Becoming The Best: Build a World-Class Organization Through Values-Based Leadership. and Your 168: Finding Purpose and Satisfaction in a Values-Based Life. He is the former chairman and CEO of Baxter International Inc., a $12 billion global healthcare company. Before joining Baxter, Harry worked for Bank of America in corporate banking and for Northwest Industries in planning and business development. He is active in business, education and civic affairs, serving on numerous boards of directors and on the board of trustees of Northwestern University, The Conference Board, NorthShore University Healthsystem and the Archdiocese of Chicago Finance Committee and School Board. Harry graduated summa cum laude from Lawrence University of Wisconsin with a BS in mathematics & economics, received an MBA degree in finance & accounting from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management and is a certified public accountant. He enjoys jogging, tennis, skiing and reading, especially world civilization. Harry, his wife Julie, and their five children live in Wilmette, IL. More at www.harrykraemer.org.
