Washington Welcomes

Washington Welcomes

Join The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. as David Rubenstein, Co-Founder of Carlyle Group and Economic Club Chairman, welcomes distinguished global leaders to discuss the major issues of the day.

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July 23, 2026 54 mins
Today, Alan M. Garber, President, Harvard University sat down with Economic Club Chairman David M. Rubenstein.

They discussed how the nation’s leading academic institutions are navigating a period of rapid technological and financial change.
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David Joyner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CVS Health sat down with Economic Club Chairman David M. Rubenstein to discuss how CVS Health’s integrated portfolio of health insurance, pharmacy, and community-based care is reshaping how Americans access and afford health care, and Joyner’s leadership of one of the nation’s largest health care companies.
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Joaquin Duato, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Johnson & Johnson, joined Economic Club Chairman David M. Rubenstein to explore Johnson & Johnson’s strategy for driving the next era of healthcare innovation and what it takes to lead a global enterprise through an accelerating transformation in medicine.
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The Honorable Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia, joined Economic Club Chairman David M. Rubenstein for a wide-ranging conversation on the economic transformation of the District over her three terms, her experience leading the nation's capital through some of the most defining chapters of its recent history, and the priorities shaping her final year in office.

At the end of their conversation, Mayor Bowser was...
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Paul Toboni, President of Baseball Operations, and Jason Sinnarajah, President of Business Operations of the Washington Nationals joined Economic Club Board Officer Lawrence Di Rita, President, Greater Washington, D.C., Bank of America.

They discussed, among other things, the vision behind the Nationals' new leadership structure and what the future looks like for baseball at the intersection of fan engagement, revenue growth...
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Raj Subramaniam, President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Corporation, joined Chairman David M. Rubenstein for a conversation on the role of technology in transforming how goods move across the world economy and the geopolitical forces reshaping international trade.
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Today, The Honorable Paul S. Atkins of the Security Exchange Commission provided remarks at The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. and then spoke with Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein. 

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Charlie Scharf, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Wells Fargo joined Economic Club Chairman David M Rubenstein to explore Wells Fargo's transformation in the past decade and how major financial institutions are adapting to technological change, regulatory shifts, and the demands of an evolving global economy.
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Adena T. Friedman, Chair and CEO of Nasdaq, Inc., spoke with Economic Club Chairman David M. Rubenstein on the outlook of global capital markets, and how technology and data are shaping transparency, integrity, and trust across the financial system.
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The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. welcomed The Honorable J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of Oklahoma and Chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), and The Honorable Gov. Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland and Vice-Chair of the NGA.


As Chair and Vice Chair of the NGA, Governors Stitt and Moore discussed the NGA’s initiative, Reigniting the American Dream, a bipartisan effort to expand economic opportunity, reimag...
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Last week, Economic Club Chairman David M. Rubenstein spoke with Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman of Circle.

Allaire shared insights into the infrastructure behind internet-native financial systems, including Circle’s regulated stablecoin network and the work required to build trusted rails for global payments at scale. 
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Michael Arougheti, Co-Owner, Baltimore Orioles; Director, Co-Founder, and Chief Executive Officer, Ares Management Corporation; Cal Ripken, Jr., Minority Owner, Baltimore Orioles and Hall of Famer; Catie Griggs, President of Business Operations, Baltimore Orioles; Mike Elias, President of Baseball Operations & General Manager, Baltimore Orioles; and Craig Albernaz, Manager, Baltimore Orioles spoke with Economic Club Chairman Da...
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The Honorable Kevin A. Hassett, PhD, Director, National Economic Council spoke with David M. Rubenstein, Chairman of The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.

Their conversation, among other things, touched upon the economic issues shaping our future, from the Federal Reserve to inflation to tariffs and the transformative impact of aritificial intelligence.



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David M. Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, joined #EconClubDC for a Signature Event conversation with David M. Rubenstein, Chairman of The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.

Solomon reflected on leadership, market resilience, and the power of adaptability in a changing global economy. He discussed Goldman Sachs’s 10,000 Small Businesses initiative, the importance of central bank independence, and the transform...
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H.E. Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, spoke with Economic Club of Washington, D.C.'s Barbara Humpton, Chair of the Economic Club Global Initiative and CEO of Siemens USA.
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Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines, joined #EconClubDC for a wide-ranging conversation with Barbara Humpton, Chair of the Global Initiative and CEO of Siemens USA. As Delta marks its 100th anniversary, the dialogue honored the airline’s legacy of leadership and examined how it is shaping the future of global aviation.

Bastian spoke about the modernization of air traffic control, the role of AI and n...
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H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of Public Investment Fund (PIF) & Chairman of Saudi Aramco, spoke with Economic Club Chairman David M. Rubenstein and discussed the impact of PIF's investments in the U.S. as well as its role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and more!
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Chairman David Rubenstein sat down with Vicki Hollub, President and CEO of Occidental, for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on the future of energy.

Hollub shared insights on how the U.S. can lead in both traditional and emerging energy sectors, the evolving role of carbon capture and climate innovation, and what energy security looks like in a rapidly shifting global landscape.
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Following the recently announced plans for a new Washington Commanders stadium, Mark Clouse, President of the Washington Commanders, was interviewed by Economic Club Board Officer, Lawrence Di Rita, Head of Global Public Policy & President, Greater Washington, D.C., Bank of America.

They are discussed among other topics, the revitalization of the Washington Commanders’ brand through deepening community involvement,...
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As President Trump’s tax policies begin to take shape and the details emerge, Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein interviewed The Honorable Jason Smith, Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means.

They discussed, among other things, federal tax policy, international trade, and the broader economic direction of the United States.
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