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James Bell
Director/Board Member at CDW CORPORATION
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2025-11-29
Network origin in James Bell first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc.
 Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic insights & policy solutions to decision makers in government, international institutions, the private sector and civil society
124
| NPO | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 124 |
124
| PUB | 124 | |
| PUB | Major Banks | 121 | |
| SUB | 100 | ||
The Commercial Club of Chicago
 The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization
91
| NPO | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 91 |
| PUB | Information Technology Services | 49 | |
47
| PUB | 47 | |
| PUB | 44 | ||
JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA (New York)
 JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA (New York) Major BanksFinance Operates as an national bank that provides consumer and commercial banking services
28
| SUB | Major Banks | 28 |
24
| PUB | 24 | |
Joffrey Ballet
 Joffrey Ballet Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides dance education services
22
| NPO | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 22 |
CDW LLC
 CDW LLC Distributes technology products and services
16
| SUB | 16 | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA (United Kingdom)
 JPMorgan Chase Bank NA (United Kingdom) Operates as a commercial bank
10
| SUB | 10 | |
Building Owners & Managers Association of New York, Inc.
7
| PVT | 7 | |
Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc.
 Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Designs complex electronic systems
2
| SUB | Specialty Telecommunications | 2 |
Boeing Space & Communications Group
1
| SUB | 1 | |
New Leaders, Inc.
 New Leaders, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Recruits and train school leaders who focus on improving education
0
| NPO | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 0 |
Chicago Infrastructure Trust
 Chicago Infrastructure Trust Operates as a trust
0
| NPO | 0 | |
The Chicago Urban League
 The Chicago Urban League Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic, educational and social progress for African Americans
0
| NPO | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 0 |
Dow Wolff Cellulosics GmbH & Co. KG
 Dow Wolff Cellulosics GmbH & Co. KG TextilesProcess Industries Produces cellulose derivatives
0
| EXT | Textiles | 0 |
Rush University Medical Center
 Rush University Medical Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care services
0
| SUB | Medical/Nursing Services | 0 |
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois)
 The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues
0
| EXT | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 0 |
World Business Chicago
 World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic data and statistical assistance services
0
| NPO | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 0 |
Boeing Ventures
 Boeing Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Boeing Venture seeks to leverage their parent company's global aerospace leadership position into new opportunities, including e-commerce businesses, and develop spin-off companies. The Chairman's Innovation Initiative focuses on creating new ventures based on the Boeing's intellectual capital assets and the business-building concepts of Boeing employees.
0
| EXT | Investment Managers | 0 |
California State University-Los Angeles
 California State University-Los Angeles Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University
0
| COL | Other Consumer Services | 0 |
Robert Martin Co. LLC
 Robert Martin Co. LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Real estate investment trust
0
| SUB | Real Estate Investment Trusts | 0 |
Rockwell International Corp.
 Rockwell International Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Provides business and enterprise automation services
0
| EXT | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | 0 |
BCA Customer Finance, Inc.
 BCA Customer Finance, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Sells, leases, operates, finances and purchases aircraft & related equipment
0
| SUB | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 0 |
0
| PUB | 0 | |
| PUB | 0 | ||
ADCO Services, Inc. (IL)
 ADCO Services, Inc. (IL) Provides hazardous waste disposal services
0
| PVT | 0 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to James Bell via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Abbott Laboratories
 Abbott Laboratories Develops and manufactures medical devices, diagnostic systems, pharmaceuticals & nutritional products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
American International Group, Inc.
 American International Group, Inc. Provides commercial, life and health insurance, mortgage & other financial services | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | ||
Bank One Corp.
 Bank One Corp. National commercial bank | Chairman Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | ||
Chevron Corp.
 Chevron Corp. Produces crude oil and natural gas & manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants & petrochemicals | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
EIDP, Inc.
 EIDP, Inc. Manufactures and sells seed & crop protection products | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer General Counsel Chief Operating Officer | ||
GE Aerospace
 GE Aerospace Designs, develops, manufactures and services aircraft engines for commercial airframes & defense jet engines, avionics & power systems | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| IBM | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | ||
3M Co.
 3M Co. Manufactures personal safety, industrial adhesives, automotive, aerospace and defense, data center & networks, electronics, and semiconductor & abrasives | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | ||
Northern Trust Corp.
 Northern Trust Corp. Operates as a financial holding company which provides wealth, asset management, asset servicing and banking solutions | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Procter & Gamble Co.
 Procter & Gamble Co. Manufactures and sells fabric & home care products, diapers, baby wipes, tissues, toilet paper, hair, skin and personal care, toothbrushes, vitamins, supplements & razors | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | ||
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking, asset & wealth management and banking platform & transactional services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
 The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Stanford University
 Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC
 Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC Investment ManagersFinance Clayton, Dubilier, & Rice invests in middle market companies located across the globe primarily in North America and Western Europe. The firm focuses on consumer & retail services, financial services, healthcare and Industrials & business services. It provides equity financing for acquisitions, carve-outs, buyouts, corporate partnerships, family partnerships and growth capital transactions. It also acquires controlling interest. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Consultant / Advisor Consultant / Advisor | |
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
 Northwestern Memorial Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates hospitals | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a College/University | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Graduate Degree | |
The University of Chicago
 The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Yale University
 Yale University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
US Military Academy
 US Military Academy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Illinois
 University of Illinois Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree President | |
Georgetown University
 Georgetown University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Catalyst, Inc.
 Catalyst, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and advisory services | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Chicago Community Trust
 The Chicago Community Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides charity services | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
 Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago General GovernmentGovernment Federal reserve bank | General Government | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
World Business Chicago
World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic data and statistical assistance services | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Junior Achievement of Chicago
 Junior Achievement of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational services | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Partnership for New York City, Inc.
 The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a charitable organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Dow Wolff Cellulosics GmbH & Co. KG
Dow Wolff Cellulosics GmbH & Co. KG TextilesProcess Industries Produces cellulose derivatives | Textiles | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Art Institute of Chicago
 Art Institute of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
The Executives Club of Chicago
 The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a premier membership organization and business forum | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Financial Services Roundtable
 The Financial Services Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides advisory services to financial service industry | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Forum Mondial de L'Economie
 Forum Mondial de L'Economie Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as political, business and cultural organizations | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Chicago Network
 The Chicago Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional organization for women's | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois)
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science & Industry
 Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Business Roundtable
 The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advocates public policies | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Business Council
 The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization of business leaders | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
National Association of Corporate Directors
 National Association of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates non-profit organizations which provides essential resources that helps directors strength board leadership | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Consultant / Advisor Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
 The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as independent nonpartisan membership organization that provides insight and influence the public disclosure on critical global issues | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Boeing International Corp.
 Boeing International Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures air and space craft | Aerospace & Defense | President Chief Executive Officer President | |
US-China Business Council
 US-China Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides solutions and advisory services to companies | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
 The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Functions as a College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | ||
| AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC. | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | ||
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Functions as a College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | ||
Kellogg School of Management
 Kellogg School of Management Functions as a College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | ||
Harvard College
 Harvard College Functions as a College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree |
Statistics
International
| United States | 48 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
| Japan | 2 |
Sectoral
| Commercial Services | 17 |
| Consumer Services | 12 |
| Finance | 4 |
| Health Services | 2 |
| Government | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 1019 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 321 |
| Chairman | 243 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 205 |
| President | 164 |
Most connected contacts
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| Ajaypal Banga | 49 |
| Joseph Swedish | 42 |
| Paulus Polman | 41 |
| Lynda Clarizio | 38 |
| Jim Albaugh | 38 |
| Richard Davis | 37 |
| Michael Dominguez | 34 |
| Ellen Kullman | 34 |
| Jim Fitterling | 34 |
| John Hess | 32 |
| David Calhoun | 30 |
| Wesley Bush | 29 |
| Michael W. Ferro | 29 |
| William Daley | 28 |
| Robin Selati | 28 |
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