Thomas J. Donohue

Thomas J. Donohue
Donohue in 2023
Born
Thomas Joseph Donohue

(1938-08-12)August 12, 1938
DiedOctober 14, 2024(2024-10-14) (aged 86)
EducationSt. John's University (BA)
Adelphi University (MA)
OccupationBusiness executive
TitlePresident and CEO of U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Term1997–2019 (as President)
1997–2021 (as CEO)
PredecessorRichard L. Lesher
SuccessorSuzanne P. Clark
Spouse
Elizabeth Schulz
(m. 1963; died 2017)
Children3

Thomas Joseph Donohue Sr. (August 12, 1938 – October 14, 2024) was an American business executive. He served as the President and CEO of the United States Chamber of Commerce located in Washington, D.C. from 1997 to 2021. During his leadership of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Donohue established the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform and was president of the National Chamber Foundation. Before his leadership at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Donohue was President and CEO of the American Trucking Association.