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The Executive Leadership Council to Honor Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments and Chair of Ariel Investment Trust, with 2023 ELC Achievement Award

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent global membership organization for Black CEOs, senior executives, corporate board directors , top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders, announced today it will honor Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments and Chair of Ariel Investment Trust, with the 2023 ELC Achievement Award during its 37th Anniversary Recognition Gala. The event will take place on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland.

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  • The Achievement Award is presented to Black corporate executives whose business career achievements highlight personal and professional excellence.
  • "Her exceptional achievements are unparalleled and serve as a beacon to women in business and industry.
  • The ELC is honored to recognize Mellody for her outstanding contributions and shining leadership and vision throughout the years."
  • This year's gala highlights business achievement, honors corporate and individual award recipients, and delivers $2.8 million in scholarships to ELC scholarship program awardees.

SPAAN Tech President and CEO Smita Shah Named One of Crain's Chicago Business Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders 2021

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Monday, October 11, 2021
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CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --SPAAN Tech, Inc., a Chicago-based engineering and construction management firm, announced today that its President and CEO, Smita N. Shah, has been named as one of Crain's Chicago Business Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders 2021 .

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --SPAAN Tech, Inc., a Chicago-based engineering and construction management firm, announced today that its President and CEO, Smita N. Shah, has been named as one of Crain's Chicago Business Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders 2021 .
  • "I am honored to receive this recognition from Crain's Chicago Business alongside so many dedicated civic leaders and public servants," said Shah.
  • Shah founded SPAAN Tech, Inc. in 1998 and has served as its President and CEO since that time.
  • SPAAN Tech has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as One Of The Fastest Growing Companies and by the Small Business Commerce Association as Best of Business in Chicago Engineering Services.