Felix Baumgartner
On October 14, 2012, Austrian jumper Felix Baumgartner broke three World Records: the first human to break the sound barrier without the assistance of a vehicle, the highest manned balloon flight, and the highest skydive. Standing on the step of the capsule, Baumgartner made a short address, saying, “I...
Lars Thomsen
Lars Thomsen is an influential futurist and trends researcher. He is the founder and CEO of Swiss based think tank, Future Matters. Thomsen has worked on future issues for the past 25 years, consulting with corporations, institutions and government bodies on the development of future strategies and business models. ...
Diane Wei Liang
Diane Wei Liang is al best-selling author, China expert and former award-winning professor of business in the USA and the UK. She has toured around the world speaking about the development of modern China. She was the subject of a BBC documentary, Peschardt’s People, and a Kalturzeit documentary by...
Kjell Nordstrom
Kjell Nordström is a Swedish economist, management thinker and best-selling author. Nordström’s most recent book, Urban Express, co-authored with Per Schlingmann, detailed what the near future could hold for the human race and civilisation. They see a silent revolution, spearheaded by cities and women. They see multi-national corporations being...
Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez
Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez is a renowned banking strategist and was Head of Post Merger Integration at BNP Paribas Fortis, leading what was the then largest takeover in financial services history: the acquisition of ABN AMRO. He is one of the top executive education leaders in the world and also lectures...
Annette Winkler
German-born Annette Winkler is CEO of Smart cars, and one of the three highest-ranking women in the Daimler Group. Her appointment in 2010 signified a major shift in the male-dominated auto industry. In 1995, Winkler began her career with Daimler when she was appointed Head of Public Relations and...
Lawrence McDonald
Legendary insider, thought-provoking and always timely Larry McDonald presents his captivating views on the Financial Crisis and European Sovereign Debt Crisis, spiced with his own risk indicators and risk management lessons sprinkled with humor. McDonald warned in 2006 about the subprime mortgage crisis and the lasting implications on global...
Tim Mason
Tim Mason is renowned for launching Tesco’s Clubcard scheme, Tesco Express, Tesco.com, Tesco Personal Finance and Fresh & Easy. He is the former Deputy CEO and Chief Marketing Officer of Tesco, the world’s third largest retailer, and former President and CEO of Fresh & Easy, Tesco’s US business. Mason...
Mishal Kanoo
Mishal Kanoo is Chairman of The Kanoo Group, one of the largest and most diverse family owned group of companies in the Middle East. The Kanoo Group has diversified interests including financial services, shipping, travel, machinery, logistics, oil & gas, ports, power, and chemicals. Mishal is the 4th generation...
David Back
David Back is the co-founder of Zoomcar, the first car rental company in India to focus on “western-style” rentals with no chauffeur. Zoomcar launched in February 2013 with 7 cars in Bangalore. By the time Back left at the end of May 2015, it had grown to over 1,500...
