Lynda Resnick is the vice chair and co-owner of The Wonderful Company, where she serves as the creative engine behind iconic brands like POM Wonderful, Fiji Water, and Wonderful Pistachios. A marketing pioneer who founded her own agency at age 19, she is credited with transforming pomegranates into a global health phenomenon and inventing the "Flowers in a Gift" concept at Teleflora. Beyond her branding success, Resnick is a powerhouse in philanthropy, having pledged billions toward climate research and community development, including a historic $750 million gift to Caltech. Her influence extends from the Central Valley's agricultural landscape to the leadership boards of the Aspen Institute and LACMA.

Stewart Resnick is the chairman and co-owner of The Wonderful Company, a multi-billion dollar conglomerate behind brands like Fiji Water, POM Wonderful, and Wonderful Pistachios. As one of the largest landowners in the United States, he oversees a massive agricultural empire in California. Resnick is a major philanthropist, notably pledging $750 million to Caltech for climate change research—one of the largest gifts of its kind. His leadership is defined by a strategy of vertical integration and aggressive marketing, transforming niche produce into global household names while navigating the complexities of water rights and sustainable farming in the 21st century.

Stefan Soloviev is the chairman of the Soloviev Group, a vast conglomerate that encompasses real estate, agriculture, and transportation. After inheriting the legendary New York City real estate portfolio of his father, Sheldon Solow, Soloviev has significantly diversified the family’s holdings, becoming one of the largest landowners in the United States. His agricultural arm, Crossroads Agriculture, operates millions of acres of farmland and ranchland across the Great Plains, while his investments in the Colorado Pacific Railroad have revitalized critical freight infrastructure. Soloviev’s leadership is defined by a bold, hands-on approach to land stewardship and a strategic expansion into renewable energy and large-scale urban development.

Gay Simplot, daughter of agribusiness legend J.R. Simplot, is a principal owner and influential figure within the J.R. Simplot Company, one of the United States' largest privately held agricultural enterprises. As a key steward of the family’s multi-billion-dollar legacy, she plays a vital role in maintaining the company’s independence and its position as a global leader in food processing, fertilizer production, and livestock. Beyond her business interests, she is deeply involved in philanthropic efforts and community development in Idaho, preserving the Simplot family’s long-standing impact on the region’s economy and culture.

Scott Simplot, son of agribusiness pioneer J.R. Simplot, oversees one of America’s largest privately held food and agriculture empires as chairman of the J.R. Simplot Company. The Idaho-based company is a global supplier of frozen foods, potato products, fertilizers, and agricultural services, with deep ties to the restaurant and foodservice industry, including longstanding partnerships with major quick-service chains. Under Simplot family leadership, the business has remained privately held while expanding internationally and investing across agriculture, food processing, and related industries. Scott Simplot continues the family’s multigenerational stewardship of a company central to modern agribusiness.

Harry Stine, founder of Stine Seed Company, is America’s richest farmer and a pioneer in agricultural genetics. Starting from his family farm in Iowa, he built a multibillion-dollar seed empire by licensing advanced soybean and corn genetics to major agribusinesses like Monsanto, Syngenta, and Corteva. Known for his relentless focus on research and intellectual property, Stine has played a central role in shaping modern farming practices, while maintaining a low-profile lifestyle that contrasts with his outsized influence on global agriculture.

Qin Yinglin is a Chinese billionaire businessman and the chairman of Muyuan Foodstuff Co., Ltd., one of the largest pork producers in China. Known for his innovative approach in pig farming, he has played a significant role in transforming China's agricultural sector, particularly in meat production.

Michael Hartono, an influential Indonesian businessman, is co-owner of the Djarum Group, a major conglomerate with interests in various sectors. He is one of Indonesia's wealthiest individuals, known for his substantial contributions to the country's business landscape and philanthropy.

Robert Budi Hartono is an Indonesian businessman and one of the wealthiest individuals in the country. He is best known for his significant stake in Djarum, a major clove cigarette manufacturer, and his investments in Bank Central Asia (BCA), one of Indonesia's largest banks. His business interests span various sectors, including electronics, real estate, and agriculture.