Peter Westmacott is a British politician and diplomat who has most previously served as the British Ambassador to the United States under President Barack Obama. Westmacott was born in Edington, Somerset, England, and he has previously studied at Taunton School and then New College, Oxford. Westmacott began his political career first joining the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, which led him... read full bio
Jean-Claude Juncker is a Luxembourg politician who has previously served as the President of the European Commission as well as the Prime Minister of Luxembourg. Juncker was born in Redange, Luxembourg, and he has previously earned his master’s degree from the University of Strasbourg where he studied law and later was sworn into the Luxembourg Bar Council, but never practiced... read full bio
Roger Fisk is an American politician who is best known for being the campaign strategist for Barack Obama during his Presidency. During his work with Obama, Fisk working on global communications and marketing strategies. He first started off working as the Director of Special Events where he worked on Obama’s appearances with television series such as 60 Minutes, The Daily... read full bio
As the CEO and creator of Triad Consulting Group, acclaimed American author, educator, and well-known speaker Sheila Heen plays a variety of roles. Heen has become a leading figure in negotiation and interpersonal dynamics thanks to her steadfast dedication to effective communication and conflict resolution. She is a renowned speaker on law at the Harvard Law School, therefore her impact... read full bio
Jonathan Mildenhall inspires us to reflect on what our purpose is while encouraging businesses to envision a better world through creativity, humanity, and purposeful, authentic branding. Jonathan is an internationally renowned thought leader in the worlds of business strategy and creative excellence. A proponent of purposeful branding – Jonathan is passionate about connecting consumers with brands in a meaningful, authentic way... read full bio
Erin Meyer is an American author and professor who works at INSEAD Business School. Meyer was born in Minnesota, and she began finding an interest in cross-cultural management while working as a volunteer at Peace Corps while teaching English in Botswana. Meyer went on to begin her career working at McKesson in HR where she was a director before going... read full bio
Jose Maria Figueres is Chairman of The Carbon War Room, the former president of Costa Rica, and the former CEO of the World Economic Forum. Figueres was born in San Jose, Costa Rica, and is the son of former President of Costa Rica, Jose Figueres Ferrer. Figueres finished his undergraduate studies at the United States Military Academy where he majored... read full bio
Nigel Farage is a British politician, commentator, broadcaster, and activist whom is best known for being the leader of the Brexit Party. Farage was born in Farnborough, Kent, England, and he studied at Dulwich College where he was active in the Conservative Party. He went on to begin working at the London Metal Exchange and joined Drexel Burnham Lambert and... read full bio
Lech Walesa is a Polish statesman, dissident, trade-union organizer, philanthropist, activist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who has previously served as the 2nd President of Poland. Walesa was born in Germany and after graduating from school, he began working as a car mechanic at a machine center. He also went on to serve in the army where he became a... read full bio
Shannon Walker is an American physicist and a NASA astronaut who has previously been onboard the Soyuz TMA-19 where she spent over 163 days in space. Walker was born in Houston, Texas, and she has earned her B.A. in Physics from Rice University. She went on to begin her career working with the Rockwell Space Operations Company at the Johnson... read full bio
K. Megan McArthur is an American oceanographer, engineer, astronaut, scientist and explorer who has worked for NASA. McArthur was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and grew up in Northern California. While growing up, McArthur knew she wanted to be an astronaut and went on to earn her B.S. in aerospace engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles before later being... read full bio
The Home Edit is a business run by the duo and founders, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin. The duo met through a mutual friend and at the time, both of them were focused on careers in personal organization. That same day they met, Shearer and Teplin decided to work together and launched The Home Edit right then and there. The... read full bio
Executive Chef Dominique Crenn was raised in Versailles where she was surrounded by a family that valued great meals and where she first discovered her passion for cooking. While she gives her mother credit for introducing her to cooking at a young age, Crenn also credits her politician father for inspiring her love of fine food. He taught her to appreciate... read full bio
The way parents think about raising their children has changed thanks to Dr. Becky Kennedy, a prominent clinical psychologist and mother of three. She is well-known for being "The Millennial Parenting Whisperer," as she has devoted her professional life to bridging the gap between parents and their children. Dr. Becky is dedicated to providing parents with practical, doable solutions to... read full bio
Charles L. Evans has a reputable background in central banking and economics. He was the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's ninth president and chief executive officer from 2007 until 2023. As a member of the FOMC, he played a crucial part in determining monetary policy. Long before he became president, Evans began his career at the Federal Reserve Bank. He started... read full bio
A multi-talented American guy named Theodore John Leonsis is well-known for his work as a politician, businessman, investor, author, filmmaker, and philanthropist. Leonsis has substantial accomplishments throughout a wide variety of fields and a diversified range of interests. Leonsis rose to prominence as a former top executive of America Online (AOL), where he was instrumental in determining the success of the... read full bio
Former Irish racing driver Derek Patrick Daly is renowned for having a successful career in a number of racing championships. He made significant contributions to Formula Three, Formula One, CART, and IMSA and had a long-lasting influence on the motorsports industry. Before making his debut in the European Formula Two Championship in 1977, Daly developed his racing abilities in the Irish... read full bio
Rebecca Ann Alexander, a psychotherapist and author from the United States, is well known for her fortitude and accomplishments despite having Usher syndrome-related deafblindness. She is also known for her outstanding athletic achievements and her motivational narrative. Rebecca Alexander is the daughter of attorney David Alexander and Terry Pink Alexander. She was raised in a Jewish household in Oakland, California. She... read full bio
American entrepreneur Emil Michael, who was born in Egypt, is well known for his work with Uber and Klout. Michael has made substantial contributions to the tech sector as the Senior Vice President of Business and Chief Business Officer at Uber and as the Chief Operating Officer of Klout. Michael is a Coptic Christian who was born in Cairo, Egypt, and... read full bio
In his capacity as the 12th Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Richard D. Clarke is a highly regarded military figure. Clarke has had a successful military career and has proven to be an extraordinary leader with keen strategic judgment. Clarke oversaw and commanded the activities of every Special Operations Force (SOF) of the US military while serving... read full bio
