kenneth griffinBuilt Citadel into the most profitable hedge fund ever and Citadel Securities into a market maker handling ~25% of US equity turnover (~$1T/day). Emphasizes great people, technology, and analytics across both businesses. Active philanthropist and political donor focused on education and fiscal responsibility.
michael o'learyTurned Ryanair from a failing airline into Europe's largest low-cost carrier with 365 Boeing 737s owned outright, no debt, in-house maintenance and pilot training. Credits Southwest Airlines' Herb Kelleher for the low-fare model. Opposes US expansion due to regulation and management distraction. Advocates machine learning for next-gen airline transformation.
robyn grewRobyn Grew is the first female CEO of Man Group, a $200B+ publicly listed alternative investment manager. She previously served as general counsel and COO.
james gormanJames Gorman transformed Morgan Stanley post-2008 via a wealth management pivot. He later chaired Disney's board through a successful CEO succession.
karin rodstromKarin Rodstrom leads Daimler Truck, the world's largest truck and bus manufacturer. She is driving a cultural shift toward 'simpler, faster, stronger' execution amid electrification and autonomy transitions.
daniela amodeiCo-founder and president of Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude. She previously held leadership roles in operations and safety at OpenAI.