Alexandra Andresen, Norwegian heiress and board member of Ferd, is one of Europe’s youngest billionaires, with her wealth tied to the Andresen family’s investment group spanning private equity, financial assets, real estate, and impact ventures. Beyond business, she is also known for her serious involvement in equestrian sport, which has made her public profile more distinctive than that of many heirs of large family fortunes. Though she maintains a relatively low-key presence, Andresen represents the next generation connected to one of Norway’s most powerful private investment families.

Scott Cook, cofounder of Intuit, helped build one of the most influential financial software companies in the world by simplifying accounting, taxes, and personal finance for consumers and small businesses. Launching Intuit in 1983 with Quicken and later TurboTax and QuickBooks, Cook championed a customer-driven innovation model that turned the company into a dominant fintech platform. He served as CEO and later executive chairman, shaping Intuit’s long-term strategy and culture while guiding its expansion into cloud-based financial tools. Cook is also a major philanthropist focused on education reform and civic innovation.