Desirée Rogers

Director/Board Member at INSPIRED ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Net worth: 2 M $ as of 30/08/2026

66 year

69 connections

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Currently, Desirée G.
Rogers is Chief Executive Officer & Co-Owner at Black Opal LLC since 2019.
Holds director positions at World Business Chicago, The Commercial Club of Chicago, DonorsChoose.org, and Cradles To Crayons.
Serves as Independent Director at Inspired Entertainment, Inc. and Stagwell, Inc. since 2018.
Acts as Trustee for Museum of Science & Industry, Inc., Northwestern Memorial Foundation, and Griffin Museum of Photography, Inc. Formerly, served as President & Chief Executive Officer at Johnson Publishing Co. LLC from 2010 to 2017.
Was Chairman of Choose Chicago from 2013 to 2019.
Held roles including Chief Executive Officer at EOTL, Inc., Vice Chairman at The Lincoln Park Zoological Society, Director at Wisconsin Public Service Corp., MDC Partners, Inc., The Advertising Council, Inc., The Economic Club of Chicago, Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical, Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., Act II Global Acquisition Corp., Star Peak Corp.
II, and The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co. Served as Independent Director at MDC Partners, Inc., Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., Act II Global Acquisition Corp., Star Peak Energy Transition Corp.
(2020–2021), and Star Peak Corp.
II.
Was Director of Illinois Lottery (1991–1997).
Held trustee roles at Equity Residential (2003–2009), ERP Operating LP, and Kenneth C.
Griffin Museum of Science & Industry.
Served as President at North Shore Gas Co. (2004–2008) and Peoples Gas Co. (2004–2008).
Held Chief Marketing Officer, VP & Senior VP roles at Peoples Energy Corp.
(1997–2004).
Was President-Allstate Social Network at The Allstate Corp.
and Allstate Financial Group, Inc. in 2008.
Education includes undergraduate degree from Wellesley College and MBA from Harvard Business School.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
STAGWELL, INC. CLASS A 0.08%	10/06/2026	214,984 ( 0.08% )	2 M $	30/08/2026
INSPIRED ENTERTAINMENT, INC. 0.03%	07/04/2026	7,949 ( 0.03% )	46 343 $	30/08/2026

Desirée Rogers active positions

Companies	Position	Start
INSPIRED ENTERTAINMENT, INC.	Director/Board Member	14/08/2018
STAGWELL INC.	Director/Board Member	25/04/2018
Cradles To Crayons Cradles To Crayons Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a community that provides support services for children outgrow essentials	Director/Board Member	-
Black Opal LLC Black Opal LLC Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Produces and retails skin care products	Chief Executive Officer	-
The Commercial Club of Chicago The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization	Director/Board Member	-
Griffin Museum of Photography , Inc. , The Griffin Museum of Photography , Inc. , The Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Griffin Museum of Photography, Inc., The is an American company. The company is located in the US.	Director/Board Member	-
DonorsChoose.org DonorsChoose.org Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services provides public education by engaging citizens	Director/Board Member	-
World Business Chicago World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic data and statistical assistance services	Director/Board Member	11/08/2011
Northwestern Memorial Foundation Northwestern Memorial Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment	Director/Board Member	-
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Private companies	35
Equity Residential Equity Residential Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which focuses on acquisition, development and management of residential properties	Finance
North Shore Gas Co. North Shore Gas Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Delivers natural gas to residents and businesses	Utilities
Peoples Energy Corp. Peoples Energy Corp. Gas DistributorsUtilities Produces and distributes gas, power and oil	Utilities
The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co. The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co. Gas DistributorsUtilities Provides natural gas utility services	Utilities
Wisconsin Public Service Corp. Wisconsin Public Service Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online platform that provides electricity payment and billing services	Technology Services
The Allstate Corp. The Allstate Corp. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Engages in the provision of personal property and casualty, protection & health and benefits insurance services	Finance
ERP Operating LP ERP Operating LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust	Finance
MDC Partners, Inc. MDC Partners, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing and communication agency services	Commercial Services
Johnson Publishing Co. LLC Johnson Publishing Co. LLC Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes magazines, periodicals and books	Consumer Services
Peoples Gas Co. Peoples Gas Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides retail electric and gas services	Utilities
Wellesley College Wellesley College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
EOTL, Inc. EOTL, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Provides book printing services	Consumer Services
World Business Chicago World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic data and statistical assistance services	Commercial Services
Illinois Lottery (United States) Illinois Lottery (United States) General GovernmentGovernment Oversees state-run lottery	Government
The Advertising Council, Inc. The Advertising Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes public service campaigns	Commercial Services
The Commercial Club of Chicago The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization	Commercial Services
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues	Commercial Services
Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science & Industry Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum	Consumer Services
The Lincoln Park Zoological Society The Lincoln Park Zoological Society Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Owns and operates a zoological park	Consumer Services
Northwestern Memorial Foundation Northwestern Memorial Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment	Miscellaneous
DonorsChoose.org DonorsChoose.org Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services provides public education by engaging citizens	Commercial Services
Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Improves cancer care and prevention	Commercial Services
Allstate Financial Group, Inc. Allstate Financial Group, Inc. Allstate Financial Group, Inc. is a private company based in Bothell, WA.
Cradles To Crayons Cradles To Crayons Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a community that provides support services for children outgrow essentials	Commercial Services
Harvard Business School Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns, operates and develops casinos & hospitality entertainment facilities	Consumer Services
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile gaming and betting software	Technology Services
Choose Chicago Choose Chicago Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates marketing agencies and provides marketing consulting services	Commercial Services
Act II Global Acquisition Corp. Act II Global Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company	Finance
Black Opal LLC Black Opal LLC Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Produces and retails skin care products	Consumer Non-Durables
Star Peak Energy Transition Corp. Star Peak Energy Transition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company	Finance
Star Peak Corp. II Star Peak Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a special purpose acquisition company	Finance
Stagwell, Inc. Stagwell, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as media and public relations agency	Commercial Services
Griffin Museum of Photography , Inc. , The Griffin Museum of Photography , Inc. , The Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Griffin Museum of Photography, Inc., The is an American company. The company is located in the US.	Consumer Services
Museum of Science & Industry, Inc Museum of Science & Industry, Inc The Museum of Science & Industry, Inc, also known as MOSI, is a science center located in Tampa, FL. Founded in 1962, MOSI has been providing education and innovation for over 60 years. The Gladys Shafran Kashdin Welcome Center transformed MOSI into a science hub with indoor and outdoor spaces in 2015. The center offers over 40,000 square feet of hands-on activities and exhibits, including a Saunders Planetarium and an IMAX Dome Theatre expansion. MOSI's mission is to be the nexus of science, technology, and innovation in the region, where conversations flourish, learning thrives, knowledge is shared, and new ideas are celebrated. The museum offers a complete menu of Science Programming & Events, including field trips, Overnight Programs, Camps, Adult events, and more.