Michele J. Hooper is President and Chief Executive Officer of The Director’s Council, an organization that consults with major companies to improve the effectiveness of their corporate governance. Previously, Hooper served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Voyager Expanded Learning and of Stadtlander Drug Company, Inc. Prior to joining Stadtlander, Hooper was Corporate Vice President, Caremark International, Inc., and President of the International Business Group.Hooper began her career at Baxter International and from 1988 to 1992, as President of Baxter Canada.

Hooper is a member of The Economic Club of Chicago, the Commercial Club of Chicago, the World Presidents’ Organization (WPO), Executive Leadership Council (ELC), and The Chicago Network.