Thomas J. Donohue
American businessman; United States Chamber of Commerce President (1938–2024)
Thomas Joseph Donohue Sr. (August 12, 1938 – October 14, 2024) was an American business executive and lobbyist. He was the President and CEO of the United States Chamber of Commerce from 1997 to 2021.[1][2] Before, he was the President and CEO of the American Trucking Association from 1984 until 1997.
Donohue was born in New York City. He was raised in Rockville Centre, New York. He studied at St. John's University and at Adelphi University.
In 2018, he was honored with the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun.[3]
Donohue died on October 14, 2024, at his home in Arlington, Virginia from congestive heart failure at the age of 86.[4][5][6]
References
change- ↑ "Thomas J. Donohue". U.S. Chamber of Commerce. December 8, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ↑ Broder JM. (2009). Storm Over the Chamber. New York Times.
- ↑ "2018 Spring Conferment of Decoration". US Embassy.gov. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ↑ "Tom Donohue, former longtime Chamber CEO, dies". The Hill. October 14, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ↑ "Tom Donohue, titan of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, dies at 86". Axios. October 14, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ↑ "Thomas Donohue, who built Chamber of Commerce lobbying clout, dies at 86". The Washington Post. October 15, 2024. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
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