Noël Essers, longtime leader of H.Essers, has transformed the family business founded in 1928 into one of Europe’s largest logistics and transport powerhouses. Under his stewardship, the Belgian company expanded from a regional trucking operator into a multinational provider of supply-chain solutions across pharmaceuticals, chemicals, high-value goods, warehousing, and multimodal transport. Essers spearheaded decades of strategic acquisitions, large-scale infrastructure investments, and technology upgrades, positioning H.Essers as a key partner for Europe’s most demanding industries. Known for his disciplined, long-term vision and strong family-business culture, he remains one of Belgium’s most influential industrial entrepreneurs.

Jerry Moyes, founder of Swift Transportation, built one of the largest trucking and logistics companies in North America from a small regional operation he inherited in the 1960s. Through bold acquisitions, disciplined cost management, and a relentless focus on fleet expansion, he grew Swift into a national powerhouse serving major retailers, manufacturers, and supply-chain networks across the U.S. and Mexico. After taking Swift public and later merging it with Knight Transportation, Moyes helped create Knight-Swift, the largest full-truckload carrier in the country. Known for his entrepreneurial tenacity and deep industry expertise, he remains a defining figure in American transportation.

Idan Ofer is an Israeli billionaire businessman and philanthropist, known for his extensive investments in various industries including shipping, energy, and mining. He is the founder of Quantum Pacific Group and has significant stakes in multiple global corporations.

Iris Fontbona is a Chilean billionaire businesswoman and widow of Andrónico Luksic, the founder of Antofagasta PLC, one of the world's largest copper mining companies. She oversees the Luksic Group's interests, making her one of the wealthiest individuals in Latin America.