CHICAGO, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Executives’ Club of Chicago is proud to announce the appointment of Dorri McWhorter as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective June 2, 2025. A celebrated thought leader and convener, McWhorter brings more than two decades of executive and finance experience in both corporate and nonprofit sectors to the leadership helm of the Exec Club as it looks to evolve and broaden its impact.

“Dorri is a visionary business leader with boundless creativity and an ability to operationalize ideas to deliver impactful results,” said Christine Schyvinck, Board Chair, Exec Club. “She is a tremendous talent, a true innovator, and a powerhouse of transformative thinking that this city needs — and deserves. We feel fortunate to have the opportunity to create the future of Exec Club with Dorri at the helm.”

McWhorter joins the Exec Club following her successful tenure as President and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, where she led the organization through a significant transformation — increasing revenue by nearly 50%, building landmark partnerships with brands like Wilson Sporting Goods, Peloton, and the Chicago Sky, and championed the development of a groundbreaking community hub on Chicago’s West Side.

Previously, McWhorter served as CEO of the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, where she evolved the organization into a 21st-century social enterprise, expanded its footprint with 10 new service locations, tripled its operating budget, and launched pioneering tools like a women’s empowerment exchange-traded fund (NYSE: WOMN). McWhorter spent the first portion of her career in the corporate sector, starting at Arthur Andersen, followed by leadership roles at Booz Allen, Snap-On Incorporated, and as a partner at Crowe LLP.

“The Exec Club is such a truly special and necessary platform to challenge, inspire, and activate leaders at all levels to address the complexities of modern business and shape a city and a world that works for all of us,” McWhorter said. “Chicago’s broad shoulders can lift up the ideas and innovation that change the world.”

A two-decade member of the Exec Club, McWhorter brings a deep understanding of its legacy and potential. Founded over a century ago, the Exec Club is a dynamic hub where leaders across industries come together to learn, connect, and grow. With strong financial reserves, an engaged membership, and a committed team, the organization is poised for continued innovation under McWhorter’s leadership.

 McWhorter’s appointment marks a significant milestone in the Club’s commitment to inclusivity, forward-thinking programming, and cross-sector collaboration. Her leadership will focus on energizing content, integrating modern cultural relevance, and empowering Chicago’s business leaders to embrace transformation and innovation.

McWhorter currently serves on the boards of several prominent companies and nonprofits, including LanzaTech Global, Lifeway Foods, NexPoint Capital, Skyway Concession Company (Chicago Skyway), William Blair Funds, Chicago Center for Arts and Technology, Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Civic Consulting Alliance and Hope Chicago. She holds a BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and an honorary doctorate from Lake Forest College.

About The Exec Club

The Executives’ Club of Chicago is the city’s premier resource for connecting, developing, and growing best-in-class leaders to strengthen themselves and their organizations. The Executives’ Club of Chicago is where the relationships that build a better Chicago begin. This is where the future meets.  For more information about the nexus of Chicago business, visit www.executivesclub.org.

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Belani to Drive Innovation in ATO Prevention and Enhanced Cybersecurity

SAVANNAH, Ga., May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — myNetWatchman, a leader in real-time compromised credential monitoring and account takeover (ATO) prevention, is delighted to announce the appointment of Madhura Belani as Chief Product Officer. This strategic addition to the leadership team underscores myNetWatchman’s unwavering commitment to advancing cybersecurity solutions for digital businesses.

Madhura is a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience in payments, fraud prevention, and identity management. She has a proven track record of launching and scaling category-defining products, implementing successful go-to-market strategies, and forging strategic partnerships to drive sustainable growth.

Her career journey includes distinguished leadership roles at global giants such as PayPal and Visa, as well as dynamic startups like Speedpay, Offerpal, and Danal, providing her with the unique ability to thrive in organizations at various stages of product maturity.

During her tenure at Visa, Madhura led the development of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) APIs, successfully launching a partner program across six countries and onboarding industry leaders. As the founding Chief Product Officer at Danal, she spearheaded the creation and scaling of a mobile identity product, a key achievement that paved the way for its acquisition by Boku. Prior to these roles, Belani held Product Management positions at Tapjoy and PayPal, further honing her expertise in product innovation.

“I’m thrilled to join myNetWatchman and contribute to its mission of enhancing cybersecurity and detecting and disrupting fraud,” Madhura said.

With Mahura’s leadership, myNetWatchman aims to further strengthen its position as a trusted partner for industries facing high ATO risks, such as travel, e-commerce, and financial services, empowering clients to stay ahead of bad actors through real-time intelligence.

“The experience Madhura adds to our team will help us move faster and scale our efforts to protect businesses and their customers from ATO and other fraudulent events,” said David Montague, CEO of myNetWatchman. “I’m really excited to have her as part of our executive staff and leading myNetWatchman’s product development.”

Madura holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications from the College of Engineering Pune (COEP), Pune University, India.

About myNetWatchman

myNetWatchman provides real-time intelligence to help organizations detect cybersecurity threats, specializing in real-time monitoring of compromised credentials and bad actor behavior to prevent ATO and other fraudulent activities.

For more information, visit myNetWatchman.com.

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DALLAS, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Dallas-based intellectual property and business litigation firm Caldwell Cassady & Curry has added experienced trial and appellate attorney James R. Perkins as Counsel.

For over a decade, clients have called on Mr. Perkins for representation in high-stakes patent lawsuits and related appeals throughout the U.S. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and Florida, in addition to three of the four Texas federal district courts, the Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He also represents companies before the International Trade Commission.

“James brings skill and determination to every case,” says Caldwell Cassady & Curry’s Jason Cassady. “He has won trials, post-trial motions, and appellate court arguments at every level.”

Mr. Perkins’ years of work in complex intellectual property and business lawsuits include cases involving fraudulent transfers, trademark and trade dress infringement, trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, construction defects, false advertising, defamation, actions filed under the False Claims Act, antitrust claims, and many others.

Over the past 15 years, Mr. Perkins has helped clients score multiple multimillion-dollar verdicts, settlements, and defense victories, including one of the Top 100 Verdicts in the U.S.

Mr. Perkins earned his law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center after completing his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University with individual recognition for outstanding academic achievement.

Caldwell Cassady & Curry represents companies and individuals in high-stakes civil litigation, including patent infringement cases, trade secrets lawsuits, fiduciary duty breaches, class actions, and disputes between company founders. The firm has tried and won some of the nation’s top verdicts against the largest companies in the world. Learn more: www.caldwellcc.com.

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