Daniel Pritzker is an American billionaire heir, musician, and filmmaker from the prominent Pritzker family, which founded Hyatt Hotels. A Tufts and Northwestern Law graduate, he co-founded the band Sonia Dada and directed the feature films Louis (2010) and Bolden (2019), a passion project depicting jazz pioneer Buddy Bolden. He is also a trustee of the Jay Pritzker Foundation and active in educational philanthropy.  

Christopher Ilitch is the president and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, the Detroit-based privately held conglomerate founded by his parents Mike and Marian Ilitch. He oversees iconic brands such as Little Caesars Pizza, the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, and their real estate & entertainment ventures. Since becoming sole CEO in 2004, he has led over a 600% revenue increase and drives Detroit renaissance through projects like The District Detroit.

J. Christopher “Chris” Burch is an American entrepreneur and investor who founded Burch Creative Capital and co-founded Tory Burch LLC. A self-made billionaire, he started with Eagle’s Eye apparel—sold for $60 million—and built a diverse investment portfolio spanning fashion (BaubleBar, STAUD), hospitality (Faena Hotel + Universe, Nihiwatu resort), and consumer tech (Jawbone, Poppin). Known for his artistic aesthetic and creative ventures, he also launched C. Wonder and invests globally in lifestyle and venture brands.

Charles S. Cohen is a billionaire real estate developer and film industry entrepreneur who transformed Cohen Brothers Realty—founded by his family—into a 12 million sq ft commercial portfolio spanning Manhattan, Los Angeles, Houston, and Florida. He also founded the Cohen Media Group in 2008 to preserve and distribute independent and French films, eventually acquiring iconic arthouse theater chains like Landmark Theatres and Curzon Cinemas.

Bill Marriott is the hospitality titan who transformed a root-beer stand into a global lodging empire as the long-time CEO and executive chairman of Marriott International. A University of Utah alumnus and former naval officer, he introduced innovations like revenue management, spearheaded the company’s 1993 split, and expanded the brand into luxury, mid-market, and vacation segments—setting industry standards through his hands-on leadership.

Bernard Saul, II is an American billionaire and real estate entrepreneur, serving as Chairman & CEO of Saul Centers since 1993. An heir to the historic B.F. Saul Company—a mortgage and property firm founded in 1892—he transformed the legacy business into a publicly traded REIT managing 9 million sq ft across Washington DC–area office and retail properties, and sold Chevy Chase Bank to Capital One in 2009.  

Ben Ashkenazy is an Israeli‑American real estate billionaire who founded Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation in 1987, now overseeing a $12 billion global property portfolio. Known for strategic landmark deals like stakes in New York’s Plaza Hotel, Boston’s Faneuil Hall, and London’s Grosvenor House, he’s raised fresh capital to pursue discounted acquisitions—cementing his reputation as a bold, shrewd titan in commercial real estate.  

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.

August Busch IV is the fifth-generation brewing magnate and former CEO of Anheuser‑Busch, best known for steering the family business through its iconic Super Bowl advertising era and resisting, then navigating, its 2008 sale to InBev.

Anthony Pritzker is an heir to the Pritzker family fortune (Hyatt Hotels) and Managing Partner of Pritzker Private Capital. A Dartmouth and University of Chicago MBA graduate, he has steered middle‑market acquisitions while supporting environmental, arts, and educational causes through UCLA and RAND. His low‑profile leadership focuses on operational discipline and civic impact.

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.

Kushal Pal Singh is an Indian real estate mogul and the chairman of DLF Limited, one of the largest real estate development companies in India. Known for transforming the urban landscape of Gurgaon (now Gurugram), Singh has been a pivotal figure in India's real estate sector, contributing significantly to the development of modern infrastructure.