Hutham Olayan is a New York-based billionaire investor and senior member of the Saudi Olayan family, which controls The Olayan Group, founded by her father Suliman Olayan in 1947. As Chair of the Shareholders Board, she helps steward one of the Middle East’s most influential private business dynasties, with interests spanning public equities, private equity, debt, real estate, and long-term global family capital.

Jean “Gigi” Pritzker is an American billionaire, film producer, and member of the Hyatt Hotels Pritzker family. A Stanford graduate and daughter of Jay Pritzker, she built her own profile in entertainment as co-founder of OddLot Entertainment and founder of Madison Wells, producing and financing film, television, theater, audio, and live-entertainment projects, including Drive, Rabbit Hole, Hell or High Water, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, and Genius.

Anne Gittinger is an American billionaire heiress, philanthropist, and member of the Nordstrom founding family. The granddaughter of co-founder John W. Nordstrom and sister of longtime Nordstrom leader Bruce Nordstrom, she inherited a major stake in the Seattle-based retailer and has remained closely associated with the family’s business legacy while supporting education, medicine, and civic philanthropy through the University of Washington and UW Medicine.

Gayle Benson is an American billionaire businesswoman, philanthropist, and owner of the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans. A New Orleans native, she assumed control of both franchises after the death of her husband, Tom Benson, in 2018, becoming one of the most powerful women in professional sports and a major civic force in Louisiana through sports ownership, business leadership, Catholic philanthropy, and Gulf South community development.

Ivanka Trump, entrepreneur and former White House senior advisor, built a public career across real estate, fashion, politics, and private investment. Before serving in the Trump administration from 2017 to 2021, she held executive roles at the Trump Organization and ran her own fashion brand, which she closed in 2018. She did not take an official role in her father’s second administration and has since focused on family life, private ventures, and investment projects.

Jessica Steinbrenner, vice chairperson and general partner of the New York Yankees, is one of the heirs to the Steinbrenner family sports fortune built by her father, George Steinbrenner. Unlike her brother Hal, who oversees day-to-day operations, she developed a parallel identity outside baseball through Kinsman Farm in Ocala, Florida, where she became active in thoroughbred horse breeding and equestrian circles while retaining ownership influence inside one of the world’s most valuable sports franchises.

Victoria Mars, a fourth-generation member of the Mars family, is a former chair of Mars Inc. and one of the heirs to the private candy, pet care, and food empire behind M&M’s, Snickers, Pedigree, Whiskas, and Royal Canin. She began working in the family business in France in 1978, later held roles at Mars Electronics and Dove, served as Mars’s first corporate ombudsman, and chaired the company’s board from 2014 to 2017.

Valerie Mars, a fourth-generation member of the Mars family, is an heir to the private candy, pet care, and food fortune behind brands such as M&M’s, Snickers, Pedigree, Whiskas, and Royal Canin. Unlike lower-profile family heirs, she has held senior roles inside Mars Inc., including leadership positions in corporate development and governance, giving her profile both ownership and operating depth within one of America’s largest family-controlled companies.

Marijke Mars, great-granddaughter of Mars Inc. founder Frank C. Mars, is an heir to one of America’s largest private fortunes. Her wealth comes from the family-owned candy, pet care, and food giant behind brands such as M&M’s, Snickers, Pedigree, Whiskas, and Royal Canin. Unlike some members of the Mars family, she keeps a very low public profile, with her influence tied primarily to ownership in the privately held company.

Lauren B. Leichtman, cofounder and co-chairperson of the Executive Committee at Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, helped build one of the most established middle-market private equity firms through a structured investment strategy designed to combine downside protection with long-term value creation. Since cofounding LLCP in 1984 with Arthur Levine, she has played a central role in the firm’s strategic direction, management, and investment activities as it grew into a global platform stewarding about $18.1 billion of institutional capital. Leichtman is also widely recognized as a trailblazer in private equity, with Forbes identifying her as the first woman to build a billion-dollar fortune in the industry.

Lynda Resnick is the vice chair and co-owner of The Wonderful Company, where she serves as the creative engine behind iconic brands like POM Wonderful, Fiji Water, and Wonderful Pistachios. A marketing pioneer who founded her own agency at age 19, she is credited with transforming pomegranates into a global health phenomenon and inventing the "Flowers in a Gift" concept at Teleflora. Beyond her branding success, Resnick is a powerhouse in philanthropy, having pledged billions toward climate research and community development, including a historic $750 million gift to Caltech. Her influence extends from the Central Valley's agricultural landscape to the leadership boards of the Aspen Institute and LACMA.

Gay Simplot, daughter of agribusiness legend J.R. Simplot, is a principal owner and influential figure within the J.R. Simplot Company, one of the United States' largest privately held agricultural enterprises. As a key steward of the family’s multi-billion-dollar legacy, she plays a vital role in maintaining the company’s independence and its position as a global leader in food processing, fertilizer production, and livestock. Beyond her business interests, she is deeply involved in philanthropic efforts and community development in Idaho, preserving the Simplot family’s long-standing impact on the region’s economy and culture.

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.

Geeta Gupta-Fisker, cofounder, CFO, and COO of Fisker Inc., has played a pivotal role in shaping the electric vehicle company’s financial and operational strategy. With a background in investment management and healthcare finance, she has combined disciplined capital allocation with a vision for sustainable innovation. Alongside her husband, Henrik Fisker, she has helped position the company as a challenger in the EV space, driving the launch of models like the Fisker Ocean while focusing on affordability, design, and environmental impact. Gupta-Fisker is recognized for her leadership in both corporate governance and advancing women in business and technology.

Christy Walton is an American billionaire philanthropist, best known as the widow of John T. Walton, one of the sons of Walmart founder Sam Walton. After her husband's death in 2005, she inherited his fortune and became one of the richest women in the world. She is recognized for her significant philanthropic contributions, particularly in education, and environmental causes.

Beate Heister is a prominent German businesswoman and billionaire, known for her significant stake in Aldi Süd, one of the world's largest discount supermarket chains. She is the daughter of Karl Albrecht, co-founder of Aldi.

Renata Kellnerova is a prominent Czech businesswoman and philanthropist, widely known as the widow of Petr Kellner, the founder of PPF Group. She has played a significant role in maintaining and expanding the family's business empire following her husband's death, becoming one of the most influential women in the business world.

Charlotte Söderström, a Swedish billionaire heiress and businesswoman, is part of the influential Persson family, known for their ownership of H&M, the global fashion retail giant. Though she maintains a lower public profile compared to her siblings, her contributions to the family business and her involvement in equestrian sports make her a notable figure in the business world.

Vicky Safra is a prominent billionaire philanthropist and businesswoman, known for her significant influence in banking and real estate. She is the widow of Joseph Safra, a Brazilian-Lebanese banking magnate, and manages the family’s vast wealth and philanthropic endeavors.

Diane Hendricks is an American businesswoman, chairperson, and co-founder of ABC Supply, the largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, and windows in America. Known for her strategic business acumen and philanthropic efforts, she has significantly impacted both the business world and her community.