Richard Hayne, cofounder and CEO of Urban Outfitters, built one of America’s most distinctive retail empires by blending fashion, lifestyle branding, and cultural intuition. Since launching the original Urban Outfitters store in 1970, Hayne expanded the company into a portfolio of powerful brands—including Anthropologie and Free People—known for strong identity, merchandising creativity, and loyal customer communities. Under his long-term leadership, the business evolved from a single campus store into a multibillion-dollar public company with global reach. Hayne is recognized for hands-on control, contrarian instincts, and an ability to anticipate shifting consumer tastes.

Douglas F. “Doug” Meijer is the co-chairman of Meijer, the Midwest supercenter chain founded by his grandfather in 1934. Together with his brother Hank, he overseen growth to over 250 stores across six U.S. states, helping the firm generate more than $21 billion in annual revenues. Doug is likewise committed to philanthropy and mental health awareness, having publicly shared his own experience with depression since 2011.

Daniel J. Hirschfeld is an American billionaire and long-time chairman of The Buckle, Inc., the Nebraska-based retailer founded by his family. Owning roughly one-third of the company, he oversees a chain of over 440 apparel stores across 42 U.S. states and has transformed it into a durable casusal-fashion leader. His family legacy dates back to one of the original roots of denim retail.

Radhakishan Damani is an Indian billionaire investor, businessman, and the founder of DMart, one of India's largest retail chains. Known for his humble lifestyle and strategic investment acumen, he has made a significant impact on India's retail sector.

François Pinault is a prominent French billionaire known for founding the luxury goods group Kering, which owns prestigious brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent. He is also a noted art collector and philanthropist, significantly influencing both the fashion and art worlds.