Dr. Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker is co-chair of the UNEP-founded International Panel on Sustainable Resource Use and co-chair of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development's (CCICED) Task Force on Economic Instruments for Energy Efficiency and the Environment. He served as the Dean of the University of California, Santa Barbara's Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and... read full bio
One of the greatest sports car champions of his generation and the heir apparent to his well-known father's legacy is Hans-Joachim Stuck. Stuck demonstrated his exceptional racing skills by placing second twice for Brabham in the Formula One. In the end, though, the German driver would find his biggest victories outside of Formula One racing, specifically at Le Mans, where... read full bio
1951 saw Arie de Geus join the Royal Dutch Shell Group. His primary field of competence was finance. He advanced to general management after becoming director of finance. He was named a Shell International director. During his final 10 years at Shell, he became more interested in topics like "the management of change," "the nature of large corporations," and "their... read full bio
Daniel Goeudevert rose to prominence as one of the most well-known managers in the European automotive sector after being named to the boards of Volkswagen Group, Renault, Citroën Germany and Ford Werke in Cologne. Due to his unique professional background, he was able to work alongside GCI President and Founder Mikhail Gorbachev as First Vice President of Green Cross International until... read full bio
Bernard Marr was raised in Germany, close to Hamburg, where he was born. After that, he relocated to Cambridge, England, where he finished his degrees in computer technology, engineering, and business. Subsequently, he became a research fellow at the Cambridge Judge Business School and afterwards at the Cranfield School of Management. Bernard departed from the world of business schools to... read full bio
Being a three-time World Series champion and MVP, Buster Posey offers the audience insights and a captivating personality that go beyond the ordinary speech. Posey is one of the rare few sportsmen in professional sports who have made the seamless transition from player to owner of the San Francisco Giants. Buster examines the principles that he learned to excel in... read full bio
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, a renowned expert who explores the opportunities and difficulties of what it means for leaders, organizations, and the global community to protect public health, was the former director of the CDC. In addition to serving as the ninth administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry and the 19th director of the CDC, Dr. Walensky... read full bio
Phyllis Newhouse is a pioneering businesswoman, coach, and cybersecurity and leadership expert. She is the CEO of a top cybersecurity company based in Atlanta, Georgia, and has successfully led two businesses to go public on the New York Stock Exchange. Phyllis, who founded the ShoulderUP family office and is an active tech investor, is dedicated to innovation and transformation. Building her... read full bio
One of Formula 1's most well-known and well-liked Team Principals, Guenther Steiner oversaw the Haas F1 team from its founding in 2014 until the end of 2023. He was the squad captain of America's sole Formula 1 team from the beginning and gained notoriety as a star of the critically acclaimed Netflix series Drive to Survive. He currently works as... read full bio
Zaya grew up in an indigenous hamlet in the Brazilian portion of the Amazon rainforest, where she was born. She is descended from a powerful female leadership family that includes caciques (spiritual guides) and shamans. In terms of indigenous ethnicity, her ancestors were members of the incredibly unusual combination of the Guajajara, Kamorapi, and Guarani Mbya. She was fortunate enough to... read full bio
Willis Sparks is a leading expert on US politics and foreign policy, as well as the risks, possibilities, and trends brought about by contemporary geopolitical conflicts and political developments in significant emerging market nations. He collaborates closely with Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group, on a number of macropolitical risk initiatives. With the exception of Antarctica, Willis has addressed... read full bio
Being the foremost worldwide authority on mental health and resilience, Dr. Taryn Marie has motivated audiences of all sizes, from large gatherings of thousands to small meetings of business leaders, by demonstrating how we can all successfully navigate the unavoidable times of difficulty, change, and complexity. She is referred to by LA Progressive magazine as "the go-to person" and "a... read full bio
Tina Sharkey is a renowned entrepreneur, visionary leader, and Business Innovation lecturer at the USC Iovine and Young Academy. Over the course of her decades-long career, Tina has continuously reshaped sectors and created the conditions for innovation by developing new frameworks for the new economy. She is a sought-after specialist in bridging the gap between technology and human connection because... read full bio
Combining strategic expertise with a sincere dedication to creating inclusive and connected communities, Talia Fox is at the forefront of transformative leadership. Her groundbreaking book, The Power of Conscious Connection: 4 Habits to Transform How You Live and Lead, sums up her international experience enhancing lives in a variety of fields, including social justice, healthcare, and defense. Talia is more... read full bio
From selling pizzas at her father's eateries to performing, modeling, and DJing all around the world, Caroline D'Amore has done it all. She is currently the creator and CEO of Pizza Girl, a firm that sells healthy Italian delicacies and kitchen technology. One of four girls, Caroline was born and reared in Los Angeles. Living with a single father presented... read full bio
As the host of NBC's competition series American Ninja Warrior, the reality series Fight to Survive on The CW and Roku, and CBS's Daytime Emmy Award-winning chat show THE chat, Akbar Gbajabiamila is one of the most captivating figures on television, an NFL legend, and an inspirational writer. His understanding of the value of tenacity, cultivating a champion attitude that... read full bio
In addition to being a two-time best-selling author, Jahkil Jackson is a youth philanthropist, social entrepreneur, student-athlete, content developer, and the founder of Project I Am, a nonprofit organization designed to raise awareness of homelessness. President Barack Obama has already established Jahkil as one of the most significant changemakers in the world. Jahkil has made it his goal to help homeless... read full bio
Dr. Rumman Chowdhury is passionate about the nexus between humans and artificial intelligence. In the realm of applied algorithmic ethics, she is a trailblazer, developing innovative socio-technical solutions for transparent, ethical, and explicable AI. With bylines in the Atlantic, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Sloan Management Review, MIT Technology Review, and VentureBeat, she actively participates in the conversation on responsible technology. In... read full bio
Matt Higgins is an American businessman who is the co-founder and CEO of RSE Ventures. RSE Ventures is an investment firm that focuses on sports, entertainment, media, marketing, food and lifestyle, and technology. Recently they have partnered with restaurants such as David Chang’s Momofuku, Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar, Nicholas Stone’s Bluestone Lane, and more. Higgins co-founded RSE Ventures with Stephen... read full bio
Bob Proctor is one of the worlds most sought after masters of life. He is a teacher of the Law of Attraction and is skilled in the area of mind potential. Proctor has transformed the lives of people around the world via his books, seminars, courses, and life coaching. He is the best-selling author of You Were Born Rich, and... read full bio
