William Osborn

William A. Osborn is currently the Chairman at Northwestern University since 2011.
He is also a Director at Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Chicago Horticultural Society, and The Museum of Science & Industry.
Previously, Osborn served as the Chairman at Northern Trust Corp.
from 1989 to 2009.
He was also the Chairman at Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association and The Northern Trust Co. from 1995 to 2009.
Additionally, he held the position of Independent Director at Abbott Laboratories from 2008 to 2015, Caterpillar, Inc. from 2000 to 2021, and General Dynamics Corp.
from 2009 to 2021.
Osborn was a Director at Nicor, Inc. from 1999 to 2006 and Tribune Media Co. from 2001 to 2012.
He also served as a Director at World Business Chicago.
Osborn obtained his undergraduate degree and MBA from Northwestern University.