Dealing with the Dutch

February 15, 2006

The February luncheon will be hosted by LaSalle Bank ABN AMRO.

During the plated lunch in the executive dining room of ABN AMRO the speaker will be:

Hill Hammock, COO of LaSalle Bank Corporation"Dealing with the Dutch”
Wednesday, February 15, 2006 – noon–2PM

Admission: members free. Non-members: $50
Location:
LaSalle Bank / ABN AMRO
135 S. LaSalle Street
Executive Dining Room, 43rd floor
Chicago, IL 60603

There is an obvious similarity between the DCBE and LaSalle Bank with regards to the link that they have with the Netherlands.LaSalle Bank, the 11th largest bank in the United States with over $100 billion in Assets and over 18,000 employees nationally, is part of ABN AMRO Bank that has its headquarters in the Netherlands. How is it dealing with a Dutch Parent and the Dutch in general, both culturally and business wise?Are there things which either the Dutch or Americans have to be aware of to create a successful cooperation?These are all issues Mr. Hammock has experience with and will share with us.

About Hill Hammock
Hill Hammock is Vice Chairman of LaSalle Bank Corporation where he serves as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he is responsible for many administrative operations for the North American offices, including subsidiaries LaSalle Bank and ABN AMRO Service Company. Mr. Hammock oversees human resources, community affairs, facilities, operations, and technology for the Midwest group of banks. Mr. Hammock is also a member of the Bank’s Executive, Credit Policy, and Asset/Liability Committees. He also holds the position of Senior Executive Vice President of ABN AMRO N.V. Mr. Hammock joined LaSalle Bank in 1975.