Mitchell Rales, cofounder of Danaher Corporation, is one of America’s most successful industrial builders, known for pairing disciplined capital allocation with a relentless focus on operational excellence. Alongside his brother Steven, Rales transformed Danaher from a small real estate company into a global science and technology conglomerate by pioneering the Danaher Business System, a management framework rooted in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing. After stepping back from day-to-day operations, Rales has remained an influential investor and philanthropist, supporting education, public policy, and cultural institutions through the Rales Foundation and Glenstone Museum.

Mohammed Al Barwani, Omani billionaire businessman and founder of MB Holding Company, has built a diversified global enterprise spanning oil and gas, mining, engineering, and investments. Since establishing the group in 1982, he has expanded its operations to more than 20 countries, combining strategic acquisitions with organic growth. Known for his disciplined approach to business and philanthropy, Al Barwani remains a key figure in Oman’s private sector, with interests ranging from natural resources to high-value global investments.