Speakers

Kate Ivanova, Executive Vice President with McHugh Construction brings over 25 years of industry leadership experience. With excellent results, she continues to define and communicate corporate objectives and goals, develop and mentor successful teams, and ensure the best possible experience for all of McHugh’s clientele.

Ivanova’s career with McHugh Construction spans two continents and more than two decades. A native of Russia, she started her career with McHugh International in Moscow. Her leadership skills evolved over the years through direct, diverse experience in key field positions, focusing on construction, renovations, and historic restorations for McHugh’s hospitality portfolio. This portfolio includes projects such as historic Blackstone Hotel, five-star properties like The Peninsula and Ritz Carlton, and most recently - the first of its kind in the Midwest – L7 Chicago by Lotte hotel brand.

Kate has a successful track record in project leadership and is respected by professionals all across the industry because of her in-depth knowledge and passion for bringing the clients’ vision to life.

Ivanova is a board member of Chicagoland Association of General Contractors (CAGC) is a long-time board member of Revive Center for Housing and Healing - whose mission is to end homelessness in Chicago. She lives in Wilmette, Illinois with her family.