Dean Spanos is the billionaire owner and chairman of the Los Angeles Chargers, a role he formally assumed after the death of his father, Alex Spanos, in 2018. While he ceded daily operations to his sons, A.G. and John, in 2015, he remains the strategic leader of the franchise, steering it through its high-profile relocation to Los Angeles and the opening of SoFi Stadium. In early 2026, he continues to oversee the team’s long-term growth in the L.A. market and the development of their permanent training facility in El Segundo. Outside of football, he serves as CEO of A.G. Spanos Companies, managing a nationwide construction empire. His 2026 philanthropic efforts center on the Chargers Impact Fund, supporting local education and youth sports across Southern California.

Tilman Fertitta is the billionaire owner of the Houston Rockets and Landry’s, currently serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Italy. Since his 2025 appointment, he has balanced diplomacy in Rome with oversight of his gaming and hospitality empire. In 2026, he remains a central figure in the Rockets' strategy, which recently included the acquisition of Kevin Durant. A prominent philanthropist, he recently unveiled a historic Lincoln casket flag and continues his massive support for the University of Houston. His dual role makes him a unique power player in both international relations and professional sports.

Thomas Tull is a billionaire entrepreneur, investor, and former film producer who founded Legendary Entertainment, where he produced major hits like The Dark Knight and Inception. Currently, he serves as the co-chairman of TWG Global and the founder of the U.S. Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), focusing on growth-stage companies in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and space. His diverse sports portfolio includes minority stakes in the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New York Yankees, and the Los Angeles Lakers. In early 2026, Tull’s philanthropic impact was highlighted by a $20 million joint donation to the Jackie Robinson Foundation and continued support for educational and athletic programs through the Tull Family Foundation.

Ronald Perelman, billionaire investor and corporate dealmaker, built his fortune through high-profile acquisitions and turnarounds across consumer goods, manufacturing, and media. As chairman of MacAndrews & Forbes, he assembled a vast portfolio of iconic brands, most notably through Revlon, while becoming one of the defining figures of the 1980s takeover era. Known for aggressive negotiation and opportunistic investing, Perelman has remained a powerful force in American business for decades. He is also a major philanthropist and prominent art collector, supporting medical research, education, and cultural institutions.

Ronald Lauder, heir to the Estée Lauder fortune, built a multifaceted career spanning global business, diplomacy, and cultural leadership. As a longtime leader and major shareholder of Estée Lauder Companies, he helped expand the cosmetics empire into an international powerhouse of prestige beauty brands. Lauder also served as U.S. ambassador to Austria and became one of the world’s most influential art patrons, including leadership at the Jewish Museum in New York and major involvement in efforts to recover Nazi-looted art. Known for strategic philanthropy and cultural advocacy, Lauder’s influence extends far beyond consumer brands into politics, education, and heritage preservation.

Micky Arison, chairman of Carnival Corporation, built the world’s largest cruise company into a dominant force in global leisure travel while also shaping professional sports as owner of the Miami Heat. After taking the helm of his family’s cruise business, Arison expanded Carnival through scale, brand diversification, and operational efficiency, overseeing multiple marquee cruise lines and a vast global fleet. Beyond travel, he transformed the Heat into an NBA powerhouse with multiple championships, applying a disciplined, culture-driven ownership style. Known for a low public profile and long-term focus, Arison remains one of the most influential figures in hospitality and sports ownership.