Top CEOs to Work For in Chicago

What makes for a great Chief Executive Officer? The best CEOs are noble public faces for their company’s successes and failures, captains of industry, accessible to all employees within reason, and just as concerned with their workers’ lives as they are with the bottom line. They have to balance shareholder demands while still running their company in an ethical way.

These CEOs in Chicago were rated as the best by their own employees on Comparably. This means they are well-regarded for their leadership style and their effectiveness in the role. As a boss, it’s always easy to run afoul of employees’ good will, so these ratings mean quite a lot.

The list that follows is a live leaderboard of the top CEOs in the area based on current employees’ ratings and reviews. Companies are ranked based on their all time ratings and the ranking can change as employees leave new ratings and reviews.

Top Rated CEOs
Rank Company Details
1

They are in constant interacting with you

- JLL Employee
2

Customers, some co workers, when the bosses leave

- Hyatt Employee
3

Very assessable, always available to help

- RLDatix Employee
4

easy to talk to and open communication

- MISUMI Employee
5

It is completely neutral and fair as of now.

- ShipBob Employee
6

Leadership is eager and willing to engage with staff regardless of their position in the company. They know their greatest asset is a strong employee base and put in effort to maintain it.

- Fetch Employee
7

The leadership team, regardless of wether at the managerial level or c-suite, have created an extremely welcoming environment. They have expressed care for me as an employee and remain extremely approachable and open to commentary / feedback

- EnsembleIQ Employee
8

Very approachable group of people.

- Syndigo Employee
9

Empower, Flat Structure, Global view

- Knowles Employee
10

Again the openness and problem solving that takes place at all levels.

- Avant Employee
11
Dirk van de Put - https://cdn.comparably.com/27587278/l/148906_logo_mondelez-international.png CEO
Mondelez International North America

Profitable company so someone is doing something right. I do think they do a good job overall.

- Mondelez International North America Employee
12
Toby Williams - https://cdn.comparably.com/26498719/l/158584_logo_paylocity.png CEO
Paylocity

That we all want what is best for the consumer but that doesn't translate up the chain of command

- Paylocity Employee
13
Eric Harmon - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/314598/companies/314598/logo_1676063916488.jpg CEO
Trustwave

The leadership team is supportive of its team

- Trustwave Employee
14
Jason VandeBoom - https://cdn.comparably.com/27606242/l/24275_logo_activecampaign.png CEO
ActiveCampaign

The actual employees are amazing. I really like my voworkers

- ActiveCampaign Employee
15

Leadership is very transparent, which helps build a trusting culture and environment.

- Tegus Employee
16
Matthew Walsh - https://cdn.comparably.com/25853721/l/311223_logo_the-walsh-group.png CEO
The Walsh Group

Everything we build is pretty impressive.

- The Walsh Group Employee
17
Bill Burns - https://cdn.comparably.com/25348392/l/25596/logo.jpg CEO
Zebra Technologies

Stocks, car, pay. The rest is ok as well

- Zebra Technologies Employee
18

working together to get things done

- Discover Employee
19
Vitaly Sedler - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/912551/companies/912551/logo_1713789704757.jpg CEO
Intellias

To be constantly learning and using my abilities to solve problems

- Intellias Employee
20

The leadership team is always happy to listen and always looking to learn.

- SpotHero Employee
21
Troy Clarke - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/151443/logo.jpg CEO
Navistar

My co workers keeping the day going

- Navistar Employee
22
Marguerite Nader - https://cdn.comparably.com/27559846/l/116748_logo_equity-lifestyle-properties.png CEO
Equity Lifestyle Properties

Enables me to do my job, provides great guidelines and motivation and supports my creative ideas. Creates a great culture and everyone likes to come to work and work together.

- Equity Lifestyle Properties Employee
23
Kyle Nakatsuji - https://cdn.comparably.com/27490514/l/645340_logo_clearcover.png CEO
Clearcover

Transparency and thoughtful leadership approach

- Clearcover Employee
24
Flint Brenton - https://cdn.comparably.com/27544283/l/945204_logo_syntellis.png CEO
Syntellis

They lead by example and culture

- Syntellis Employee
25
Scott Webb - https://cdn.comparably.com/27323746/l/92170_logo_avionos.png CEO
Avionos

The employees are great to work with.

- Avionos Employee
26
Christine Terman - https://cdn.comparably.com/27638862/l/108061_logo_crystal-equation.png CEO
Crystal Equation

Always willing to find improvements and gain new clients.

- Crystal Equation Employee
27

Achieving targets set by the management

- Crowe Employee
28

The food and the snacks also the people that i sit next to

- Clayco Employee
29
Mark Hussey - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/63040/companies/63040/logo_1698242139117.jpg CEO
Huron Consulting Group

working with very smart people

- Huron Consulting Group Employee
30
Albert Baladi - https://cdn.comparably.com/26530387/l/93555/logo.jpg CEO
Beam Suntory

Independence and trust from managers and teams

- Beam Suntory Employee
31
Taylor Rhodes - https://cdn.comparably.com/25251620/l/89403_logo_applied-systems.png?1515096771626 CEO
Applied Systems

our commission structure is excellent

- Applied Systems Employee
32

Fair pay and flexible work hours

- Aptris Employee
33
Andrew Treanor - https://cdn.comparably.com/26780937/l/64157/company_logo_64157.png CEO
Pampered Chef

Flexible Paid Time Off and comparable salary.

- Pampered Chef Employee
34

Strong worklife balance and supportive manager.

- Built In Employee
35
Larry O'Connor - https://cdn.comparably.com/27578323/l/156909_logo_owc.png CEO
Other World Computing

i feel love, encourage, and care.

- Other World Computing Employee
36

good communication among the workers

- Jammber Employee
37

I can get thoughtful feedback on my work

- Mabbly Employee
38

Learning, working with some extremely talented and knowledgable individuals who are willing to share their experience with others and up skill those around them

- Zero Hash Employee
39

Transparent and experienced. Know what they're doing and how to lead.

- Rival Employee
40

Nurturing and i feel safe

- iManage Employee
41

Our team, we have a great team.

- Fooda Employee
42
Nick Cromydas - https://cdn.comparably.com/26386308/l/130500/company_logo_130500.png CEO
Hunt Club

The people I work with

- Hunt Club Employee
43

Interactions with my coworkers and the perks like snacks and the casual environment.

- Vokal Employee
44

Mental health and all wellness benefits

- Mintel Employee
45
David Morgan - https://cdn.comparably.com/27035519/l/154680/logo.jpg CEO
Objective Paradigm

Seeing people excited and happy while also seeing slight stress to perform even better

- Objective Paradigm Employee
46
Andy Kucharski - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/533930/companies/533930/logo_1666988309487.jpg CEO
Promet Source

Ideas are given consideration. I don't think my boss has ever shot down an idea immediately. And whatever existing ideas there are, we always look for ways to improve them.

- Promet Source Employee
47
Robert Petrie - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/638218/companies/638218/logo_1694539636052.jpg CEO
Origami Risk

Wellness benefit is the best

- Origami Risk Employee
48

My team, my manager and my work

- Optiver Employee
49
Geoffrey JW Kent - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Abercrombie & Kent

The team is united and we support each other in challenges

- Abercrombie & Kent Employee
50
William H. Crown - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
CC Industries

The best thing about the job is my coworkers

- CC Industries Employee
51
Sonny Balani - https://cdn.comparably.com/25726649/l/92799_logo_balani-custom-clothiers.png CEO
Balani Custom Clothiers

To be able to give great service to my clients and see them come back often

- Balani Custom Clothiers Employee
52
Paul Pagel - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/29023/companies/29023/logo_1667402151641.jpg CEO
8th Light

Helping other reach their goals

- 8th Light Employee
53

People enjoy what they do

- DRW Employee
54
Lisa Harp - https://cdn.comparably.com/26067994/l/127763_logo_harp-interactive.png CEO
Harp Interactive

High quality work with a high quality and responsive team.

- Harp Interactive Employee
55
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/451551/logo.jpg CEO
J & J Construction of Illinois Inc

it is very enjoyable and fantastic

- J & J Construction of Illinois Inc Employee
56

Continuing to make progress as a company and individually

- Amount Employee
57

Energetic environment and supporting team members

- ParqEx Employee
58

That I can work from home

- Golin Employee
59

to see my impact on the company

- HealthJoy Employee
60

The freedom to work and do my job

- Rezilyens Employee
61

Closing deals! And also handing off projects to our fantastic support team!

- NexLP Employee
62

TRIBUS values innovation, trust, continuous learning, quality & learning.

- TRIBUS Employee
63
Valentin Saportas - https://cdn.comparably.com/25712513/l/149280_logo_mortgagehippo.png CEO
MortgageHippo

Getting the most vital things done!

- MortgageHippo Employee
64

Learning and applying new things.

- MC+A Employee
65
Robert Barr - https://cdn.comparably.com/25944180/l/458751_logo_lincoln-international.png CEO
Lincoln International

Company seems to be doing good in general

- Lincoln International Employee
66
Tom Gregg - https://cdn.comparably.com/27243286/l/946954_logo_vehicle-acquisition-network-inc.png CEO
Vehicle Acquisition Network, Inc.

Being able to interact with an awesome team, being able to learn new technologies and work on a blazing fast platform.

- Vehicle Acquisition Network, Inc. Employee
67
 - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/954172/companies/954172/logo_1699567280729.jpg CEO
GP Transco

Friendly, caring, professional, detailed, good communication

- GP Transco Employee
68
Mark Dow - https://cdn.comparably.com/25692108/l/321755/logo.jpg CEO
Wilson Dow Group

People at Wilson Dow are compensated in line with the industry.

- Wilson Dow Group Employee
69

I love working with the extremely helpful co-workers.

- OneIMS Employee
70

Every day is different - and brings on different challenges.

- Moss Employee
71
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/94413/logo.jpg CEO
Beyond The U

Leadership and caring of employees

- Beyond The U Employee
72
Nick Shah - https://cdn.comparably.com/27438724/l/332920_logo_peterson-technology-partners.png CEO
Peterson Technology Partners

Collaborative, effective, and easy to reach

- Peterson Technology Partners Employee
73
Tracie Rasmussen - https://cdn.comparably.com/25428563/l/96225/logo.jpg CEO
BlueStone Advisors

The team and their attitude towards eachother and clients. Everyone ie very genuine and authentic.

- BlueStone Advisors Employee
74
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Canvas Chicago

The health insurance, 401K, vacation plans

- Canvas Chicago Employee
75
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Enfusion, LLC

interacting with our customers and employees- they are the best!

- Enfusion, LLC Employee
76

Very helpful with to each other.

- Abbott Employee
77

The safety input that was displayed

- ADM Employee
78
D.G. Macpherson - https://cdn.comparably.com/26458588/l/319726_logo_w-w-grainger.png CEO
W.W. Grainger

Always coming up with new and inventive ways to get things done.

- W.W. Grainger Employee
79

I love the work that i do and helping my team succeed.

- AbbVie Employee
80
Maurice Smith - https://cdn.comparably.com/26501680/l/71924_logo_blue-cross-blue-shield.png CEO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC

Honesty and financial rewards which are most often withheld.

- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC Employee
81
Michael G. O'Grady - https://cdn.comparably.com/27586678/l/74984_logo_northern-trust.png CEO
Northern Trust

I’m happiest when I’m contributing to a supportive environment. The culture encourages growth and makes every day reward

- Northern Trust Employee
82
Guo Xiao - https://cdn.comparably.com/26532722/l/31754_logo_thoughtworks.png CEO
ThoughtWorks

The base pay is good.

- ThoughtWorks Employee
83

overall value is market competitive

- Molex Employee
84

Good listener's ,fair and very understanding.

- IRI Employee
85

Lots of team work and everyone's opinion matters

- DTE Energy Employee
86

No public comment thank you

- Telnyx Employee
87

great communication and clear directions

- Q-Centrix Employee
88
Steve Fireng - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/454342/companies/454342/logo_1659547567974.jpg CEO
Keypath Education

Fast paced and always changing

- Keypath Education Employee
89

Everyone is caring, super smart, and empathetic!

- G2 Employee
90
Kevin Connelly - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/72624/logo.jpg CEO
Spencer Stuart

Interacting with interesting people at all levels

- Spencer Stuart Employee
91
Jeff Meredith - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/309653/companies/309653/logo_1691160140934.jpg CEO
Chamberlain Group

With in our teams, we are very close and feel very free to colaborate.

- Chamberlain Group Employee
92
Thomas White - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Sargent & Lundy

Everyone is kind and eager to help and support each other

- Sargent & Lundy Employee
93
Kevin McCarty - https://cdn.comparably.com/26369405/l/28263/logo.jpg CEO
West Monroe Partners

Most of my teams are highly competent and really fun people to work with

- West Monroe Partners Employee
94

Uncapped Compensation for the revenue generators

- AHEAD Employee
95
David Cotton - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Flying Food

Salary and holidays, also the free food

- Flying Food Employee
96

The Salary and retirement plan are wonderful.

- Nuveen Employee
97
Dmitry Balyasny - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/398627/companies/398627/logo_1745417730825.jpg CEO
Balyasny Asset Management

Base and bonus is high

- Balyasny Asset Management Employee
98
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
National Material L.P

When i am learning something new and am challenged.

- National Material L.P Employee
99
Bill Ready - https://cdn.comparably.com/25742474/l/38205/38205_logo_braintree.png CEO
Braintree

Transparency, Communication, Strategy, Get's Sh** Done!

- Braintree Employee
100
John Calk - https://cdn.comparably.com/26683121/l/57019_logo_the-federal-savings-bank.png CEO
The Federal Savings Bank

The bank is largely focused on mortgage and so it alinged with what I do

- The Federal Savings Bank Employee