Daniel D’Aniello is an American business leader and co‑founder of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest private equity firms. A Syracuse and Harvard University alumnus, he served as vice president at Marriott before launching Carlyle in 1987. A decorated U.S. Navy officer, D’Aniello stepped down as chair in 2018 and now emphasizes philanthropy in veterans’ affairs and higher education. 

Charles Butt is the chairman and CEO of H‑E‑B, the San Antonio‑based supermarket chain founded by his grandmother in 1905. Taking over leadership in 1971, he transformed H‑E‑B into a $39–42 billion private company with over 400 stores across Texas and Mexico. A Wharton and Harvard MBA alum, Butt is also a generous philanthropist—pledging more than $150 million to education initiatives and public school teachers, and earning Mexico’s Aztec Eagle Medal for cross-border giving.

Barry Sternlicht is the billionaire founder, chairman & CEO of Starwood Capital Group and Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD), overseeing over $120 billion in global real estate assets. He also founded Starwood Hotels, creating iconic brands like W Hotels and St. Regis. A passionate industry leader, he’s known for blending revenue-driven growth with hands-on hospitality strategy—and for his vocal views on market cycles and Fed policy.

Andrew Tisch is co‑chairman of Loews Corporation, the diversified family-run holding company spanning insurance, energy, hotels, and real estate. A Cornell and Harvard alumnus, Tisch has led major turnarounds—such as Bulova and Lorillard—and today guides the firm alongside his brother and cousin.

Alexandre Behring is a Brazilian billionaire investor, co-founder of 3G Capital, and a key architect behind some of the largest corporate mergers in modern history. Known for his partnership with Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, Behring played a central role in transformative deals involving Heinz, Kraft, Burger King, and Anheuser-Busch InBev.

Adebayo Ogunlesi is a Nigerian-born investment banker, lawyer, and private equity executive best known as the Chairman and Managing Partner of Global Infrastructure Partners. With a career spanning Wall Street and global finance, Ogunlesi has overseen multibillion-dollar infrastructure deals, including the acquisitions of London Gatwick and Edinburgh Airports, cementing his status as a key figure in global infrastructure investment.

George Kaiser is an American billionaire businessman, philanthropist, and chairman of BOK Financial Corporation. He is known for his substantial contributions to education, healthcare, and early childhood development through the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Kaiser maintains a low public profile despite his considerable wealth and influence.

Abigail Johnson is the CEO and President of Fidelity Investments, one of the largest asset management firms in the world. Known for her strategic acumen and commitment to innovation, she has significantly influenced the financial industry and continues to lead Fidelity with a focus on technology and customer-centric services.

Stephen Schwarzman is an American billionaire businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of The Blackstone Group, a global private equity firm. Schwarzman is known for his significant influence in the finance sector and his substantial philanthropic contributions.

Sheryl Sandberg is an American technology executive, author, and philanthropist known for her role as the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook (now Meta Platforms, Inc.) and for her advocacy for women's empowerment in the workplace through her best-selling book Lean In.