Former Chairman of Morgan Stanley, John Mack faced a crisis that held the very survival of the firm in his hands. Despite the collapse of other Wall Street firms, Mack kept his focus on keeping Morgan Stanley intact and preserving jobs. And rather than avoiding the tough questions, he held a number of town hall meetings for all employees. He... read full bio
Henrik Fisker is an innovative automobile designer and founding partner for Fisker Automotive. His best creations include the BMW Z8 roadster, the auto-critic favorite Aston Martin DB9 and exceptional Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Henrik is extremely experienced with high-end luxurious sports automobiles. Henrik started as a designer at BMWs advanced design studio in Munich. He operated as the president and... read full bio
Admiral William H. McRaven, USN, is a renowned former Chancellor, best-selling author, and retired Four-Star admiral of the U.S. Navy. McRaven has had a distinguished career and has advised Presidents Bush and Obama on defense-related issues in addition to making substantial contributions to the military. Admiral McRaven had a number of leadership posts during his time in the military, including overall... read full bio
William C. Dudley is an American economist who has previously served as the 10th President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and who has also been vice-chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee. Dudley earned his B.A. degree from New College of Florida and went on to earn his Ph.D. in economics from the University of California, Berkeley.... read full bio
Most recognized for her four consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue appearances, Molly Sims is a distinguished actress, model, and active humanitarian. She is also a bestselling author, penning the book The Everyday Supermodel: My Beauty, Fashion and Wellness Secrets Made Simple. It provides readers with tips she has acquired throughout the course of her career, and it the ultimate girl’s... read full bio
As chairman of the Federal Reserve Board during one of the most turbulent periods in U.S. monetary history, Paul Volcker helped lower double-digit inflation rates in the early 1980s and ushered in an era of financial deregulation and innovation. During the more than 30 years Volcker worked in and out of the federal government he developed an expertise in... read full bio
Ashley Judd is an American television and film actress, humanitarian, political activist, and philanthropist. The daughter of country music singer Naomi Judd and the half-sister of Wynona Judd, Ashley Judd is best known for an ongoing acting career spanning more than two decades. She has increasingly become involved in global humanitarian efforts and political activism as well. Judd has starred... read full bio
Bill McDermott is the CEO of the world’s business software market leader, SAP AG. He leads over 65,000 employees that service over 250,000 customers in 188 countries. He has been credited for the reinvention of SAP in the era of mobility, cloud computing, next-generation business applications and in-memory technology. His forward innovation-led strategy has resulted in a surge in customers,... read full bio
After launching his career as an award-winning commercial and music video director, Michael Bay quickly emerged as one of Hollywood's boldest and most bankable feature film directors. Characterized by his aggressive visual style and high-octane action sequences that have become the L.A. native's cinematic signature, the films that Bay has directed and produced have hit $4.5 billion in worldwide ticket... read full bio
Kelly Osbourne is a television presenter, fashion designer, singer, and actress. The daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Kelly is best known for her appearances in The Osbournes, a reality television show for which they won a 2002 Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program, as well as E!'s Fashion Police, where she has been a panelist and presenter since the... read full bio
Daniel Lamarre is the president and CEO of the visionary spectacle, Cirque du Soleil. In this role Lamarre is responsible for developing strategies related to business development, operations, sales, the company’s financial sustainability, and the perpetuation of its cultures and values. Some of Lamarre’s greatest achievements with Cirque De Soleil have been negotiating agreements with The Beatles’ and Michael Jackson... read full bio
Throughout his distinguished career, renowned American economist Ben Bernanke has significantly improved the study of economics. Bernanke is currently associated with the Brookings Institution, and his knowledge and judgment have influenced American economic institutions and policy. Bernanke, who was the 14th Chairman of the Federal Reserve, was essential in guiding the nation through trying economic times. He was also a member... read full bio
One of the most widely discussed political figures in America today, Eric Holder has been at the intersection of the law and public policy for over thirty years. As the nation’s first African-American Attorney General and a leading progressive voice, he has been instrumental in shaping the direction of the United States on a number of critical issues. Holder has... read full bio
A true advocate for female empowerment, Reshma Saujani is a CEO, New York Times best-selling author, activist, former deputy public advocate, and a mother. Reshma is the founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, a national non-profit organization that inspires, educates, and equips young women with the computing skills necessary to pursue careers in technology and programming. She’s continued her... read full bio
Chandra Wilson is best known for her role in Grey’s Anatomy as Doctor Miranda Bailey. However, Wilson is a talented speaker and spokesperson. For her acting, Wilson has received the Screen Actors Guild Award, People’s Choice Award, four NAACP Image Awards, and four Emmy Nominations. She also serves as the national spokesperson for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association, as her daughter... read full bio
Bill Browder is the founder and CEO of Hermitage Capital Management. This management company advised the largest foreign investment fund in Russia, until Browder was declared a threat to national security and denied entry to Russia when he fought against corporate corruption. When Browders lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky, got involved in a lawsuit against Russian authorities, Magnitsky was later arrested, tortured,... read full bio
The American producer, television writer, creator, and television personality Philip Rosenthal has made a lasting impact on the entertainment world. Rosenthal's achievements go far beyond the enduring television program "Everybody Loves Raymond," for which he is best known as executive producer. Rosenthal has demonstrated his diverse talents throughout his career on a variety of television productions. He has worked on the... read full bio
A well-known corporate leader, Marillyn Hewson is currently the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Lockheed Martin. Hewson has had a long career that has spanned several decades. He has held numerous leadership roles inside the company and contributed significantly to its success. Hewson started working at Lockheed Martin as an industrial engineer in the early 1980s. She has served... read full bio
Pat McGrath is a British make-up artist who has been named the most influential make-up artist in the world by Vogue magazine and has even been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for her services to the fashion and beauty industry. She began to gain popularity in the 90’s when supermodel Amber... read full bio
Nancy Pelosi is an American politician who is serving as speaker of the United States House of Representatives. She is the only woman who has served as speaker, and is the highest-ranked elected woman in United States history. Pelosi was born in Baltimore and her father was a Democratic Congressman who was Mayor of Baltimore. Pelosi often helped her father... read full bio
