Washington, February 10: The US Chamber of Commerce has appointed Suzanne Clark as its next CEO, the first woman to hold the position. Clark, who's currently president of the US Chamber, will succeed Thomas J Donohue. The position is effective on March 11.

Clark was named president in June 2019. She serves on the boards of agricultural equipment maker AGCO and TransUnion, a global risk and credit information provider. Annual Convention Series 2020: Indo-American Chamber of Commerce to Hold Two Webinars Today, US Envoy Kenneth Juster to Deliver Special Address; Check How to Attend.

Suzanne Clark To Become First Female CEO of US Chamber of Commerce

We are thrilled to announce that our president Suzanne Clark (@SuzanneUSCC) has been appointed the next CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, effective March 11. Clark will succeed Tom Donohue, who has led the organization for 24 years.

Full release: https://t.co/d45ocUhEd1 pic.twitter.com/1MtJxOqOn6

— U.S. Chamber (@USChamber) February 9, 2021

Donohue served as CEO of the US Chamber for 24 years. The Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation, representing more than 3 million businesses as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.

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