Jenny Scanlon

Jenny Scanlon serves as a member on the Advisory Board at Workstorm. In this role, Scanlon provides a wealth of expertise in information technology and product innovation to guide the company’s strategic direction.

Scanlon currently serves as president and CEO of Underwriters Laboratories (UL), making her the first woman to lead the 125-year-old organization. Prior to this appointment, Scanlon held the role of president, CEO and a director of USG Corporation, a 116-year-old innovative building products manufacturer, where she led the company through significant strategic moves throughout her tenure. Previously, she was president of the company’s international business, president of its L&W Supply Corporation, chairman of the board for USG Boral Building Products and chief information officer.

Scanlon was named a director of Norfolk Southern Corporation, one of North America’s premier Class 1 railroads, in January 2018. She is a sought-after spokesperson on global manufacturing and building technologies in the U.S. and around the world. She earned a B.A. in government and computer applications from the University of Notre Dame, and holds an MBA in finance and marketing from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Scanlon serves on the executive committee of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and on the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago. She is also a member of the Economic Club of Chicago and the Chicago Network.