Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Guy Chipparoni as the new Chair of the Board of Directors for Choose Chicago. Chipparoni, who is the President and CEO of Res Publica Group, will lead efforts to promote Chicago as a global destination for leisure travel, conventions, and business meetings.
Choose Chicago collaborates with over 1,500 partner members and stakeholders to drive economic growth in the city. Mayor Johnson expressed confidence in Chipparoni's ability to elevate Chicago's global brand, citing his decades of leadership and civic engagement.
Chipparoni founded Res Publica Group in 2001 and has since advised various entities on reputation management and public affairs strategy. He expressed honor at his appointment, emphasizing the importance of the visitor industry to Chicago's economy.
Kristen Reynolds, President and CEO of Choose Chicago, praised Chipparoni’s commitment to the city and tourism expertise. She looks forward to working with him to champion a vibrant visitor economy.
The Board of Directors at Choose Chicago includes 35 leaders from different sectors. Chipparoni takes over from Glenn Eden, who served as Chair since 2019. Eden expressed pride in his tenure and confidence in Chipparoni’s future leadership.