John E. Rau is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 10 different companies. Currently, Mr. Rau holds the position of President & Chief Executive Officer of Miami Corp. and Chairman of BMO Financial Corp. Mr. Rau is also on the board of 7 other companies.

In his past career Mr. Rau held the position of Chairman at Illinois Economic Development Board, Advisor at BlueStar Ventures, Chairman at Chicago Title & Trust Co., President & Chief Executive Officer for Chicago Title Corp., President & Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Title Insurance Co., President & Chief Executive Officer at Ticor Title Insurance Co., President & Chief Executive Officer of Security Union Title Insurance Co., President of Exchange National Bank of Jefferson City, President & Chief Executive Officer of LaSalle National Bank and Dean at Kelley School of Business.

He received an undergraduate degree from Boston College and an MBA from Harvard University.