Harry Kraemer

Harry M. Jansen Kraemer Jr. is a professor of leadership at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He has been named  Kellogg School Professor of the Year. He is the author of three bestselling leadership books: “From Values to Action: The Four Principles of Values-Based Leadership,” “Becoming the Best: Build a World-Class Organization Through Values-Based Leadership” and “Your 168: Finding Purpose & Satisfaction in a Values-Based Life.” He is the former chairman and CEO of Baxter International Inc., a $12 billion global health care company. He became Baxter’s CEO in January 1999, and chairman of Baxter’s board of directors in January 2000. Kraemer graduated summa cum laude from Lawrence University of Wisconsin in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics. He received an MBA in finance and accounting from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management in 1979 and is a certified public accountant.