When Elaine Chao, who has served in some of the highest levels of the federal government including the U.S. Secretary of Labor and most recently as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, is asked what she is going to do next, she speaks of both her private and public life. “I’m decompressing,” Elaine says. “I have...
Kroger Elects Elaine Chao to Board of Directors
NewsAugust 2, 2021
Company Release – 8/2/2021 CINCINNATI, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Elaine Chao has been elected to the company’s board of directors. “We are pleased to welcome Elaine to Kroger,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO. “She’s an experienced national and global leader who brings to Kroger’s board deep...
Women leaders share advice, success stories, and goals for the future at the Inaugural Women’s Summit
NewsJuly 20, 2021
Kentucky Chamber president and CEO Ashli Watts kicked off the Women’s Summit by sharing her excitement for this first-ever event calling it the perfect opportunity to celebrate, learn, and provide support for one another. She talked about her journey of becoming the first female CEO of the Kentucky Chamber in the organization’s 75 years. She...
A gathering of some of the state’s most successful women did more that just showcase the stature of women: it served as an inspiration to the next generation of women leaders. Today, about 20 students from colleges and universities across Kentucky attended the inaugural Kentucky Women’s Leadership Summit. Keynote speakers included former Governor Martha Layne...
After a year off, Allen & Co.’s Sun Valley conference is set to return to the valley July 6-11, bringing with it some of the world’s most famous billionaires and business tycoons. Tech titans this year include Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg, Apple’s Tim Cook, Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett and Microsoft...
Elaine Chao hints Biden could secure bipartisan infrastructure deal provided it’s not bloated
NewsMay 21, 2021
by Sarah Westwood, Investigative Reporter | | May 21, 2021 11:24 AM Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the Biden administration has orchestrated a “skillful” rollout of its infrastructure proposal, even though she said the plan is too bloated with “superfluous” programs to attract Republican support. “I think this administration has been very skillful at...
by Sarah Westwood, Investigative Reporter | | May 20, 2021 05:31 PM Elaine Chao, former President Donald Trump’s transportation secretary, accused Democrats of a “double standard” when it comes to racism against Asian Americans, which she said she has faced while in office and while on the campaign trail. “It’s just so funny, you know,...
By Seung Min Kim March 26, 2021 at 8:41 a.m. EDT Dozens of Asian Americans who have served in top roles across six presidential administrations are issuing a statement Friday condemning the spike in anti-Asian harassment in the past year while urging the White House and Congress to enact policies benefiting and protecting the Asian...
After a year when the federal government confronted the challenges of the coronavirus while also developing frameworks to help guide transportation toward a future that promises to be reshaped by automated technology, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao credited stakeholders for helping regulators propel the industry forward. Chao in an exclusive Dec. 3 interview with Transport Topics...
President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Appoint Individuals to Key Administration Posts
NewsDecember 8, 2020
Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key positions in his Administration: Elaine L. Chao, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Lynn Friess, of Wyoming, to be a Member of the Board of...
