Chris Kennedy

Chris Kennedy is the Founder and Chairman of Top Box Foods, a non-profit organization focused on hunger relief in Chicago, delivering affordable and high-quality food products. With extensive experience in various sectors, Chris has held leadership roles in anti-hunger initiatives, including serving on the Health, Housing and Human Services subcommittee at The Chicago Community Trust and the Board for the Chicago Alliance to End Homelessness. In the corporate realm, Chris is Chairman of Joseph P. Kennedy Enterprises, Inc., and has held directorial positions at Ariel Investments Mutual Fund and Interface, Inc., while also serving as President of Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. from 2000 to 2011. Educationally, Chris holds a Master's in Management from Northwestern University and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Boston College. Chris has also been actively involved in advocacy for rights for the disabled and has demonstrated leadership in art, design, and sustainability efforts.