The U.S. Chamber of Commerce this week named Suzanne Clark to serve as its next chief executive, becoming the first woman to lead the organization. Clark, currently the group’s president, will succeed Thomas Donohue, who is stepping down from the role after 24 years. Clark, who will continue as president, will become CEO on March 11; Donohue will stay on in an advisory capacity. “Suzanne Clark’s extensive experience through ever-increasing responsibilities during her more than 16 years at the Chamber, combined with her ambitious vision and ongoing work to strengthen the U.S. Chamber of Commerce make her the resounding choice to lead the organization into the future,” Christopher Lofgren, chair of the chamber’s board, said in a statement. Founded in 1912, the chamber has become the world’s largest business federation, representing millions of companies. Donohue, who met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Feb. 9, will remain in an …