Elizabeth Uihlein, president of Uline, helped build one of America’s largest privately held business suppliers by scaling a customer-service-driven distribution model for packaging and shipping materials. Working alongside her husband Richard, she co-built Uline from a small family venture into a national logistics powerhouse known for fast delivery, operational discipline, and a vast product catalog serving businesses across the United States. Known for hands-on leadership and a direct management style, Uihlein has been central to Uline’s execution culture, brand consistency, and long-term private ownership success.

Richard Uihlein, founder and CEO of Uline, built one of America’s largest privately held business suppliers by turning packaging and shipping materials into a high-volume, service-driven empire. Starting the company in 1980 with his wife Elizabeth, Uihlein scaled Uline through catalog and e-commerce distribution, relentless logistics efficiency, and a reputation for fast delivery across the United States. Known for conservative management, strict operational discipline, and privately owned growth, he has expanded Uline into a dominant force in B2B supply chains while maintaining a low public profile outside business and philanthropy.

Carl Icahn is the legendary activist investor and founder of Icahn Enterprises, the diversified conglomerate he controls with an 86% stake. Born in Brooklyn in 1936, he helped pioneer shareholder activism as a high-stakes corporate raider—targeting companies like Trans World Airlines and Time Warner—then transitioned into long-term value investing. His bet on CVR Energy has since become the financial backbone of Icahn Enterprises amid broader portfolio volatility.

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.

Anthony Pratt is the Australian‑born billionaire and executive chairman of Visy Industries and Pratt Industries USA—collectively the world’s largest privately owned paper, packaging, and recycling firm. Under his leadership, the company has expanded to over 70 U.S. factories and pledged a $5 billion investment to create 5,000 American manufacturing jobs, aligning business growth with sustainability and global impact.

James Ratcliffe is a British billionaire, chemical engineer, and businessman. He is the founder and CEO of Ineos Group, a global chemicals company. Known for his strategic investments and expansion in the chemicals industry, Ratcliffe has made significant impacts on the global market.