Dr. Bror Saxberg
As Chief Learning Officer, Bror Saxberg is responsible for the research and application of innovative evidence-based learning strategies, technologies, and products across Kaplan’s full range of educational services offerings. He also works to maintain consistent learning standards for Kaplan’s products and services. Saxberg most recently served as senior vice president and chief learning officer at […]
Vivian Onano
Vivian Onano is a social entrepreneur and seasoned humanitarian who is recognized as an emerging woman leader with the courage to lead change on the African continent. She has a strong commitment to education, women economic empowerment, and leadership. Vivian has a deep interest in re-defining Africa’s growth and development, and creating an inclusive world […]
David Levin
David Levin is the president and CEO of McGraw-Hill Education. Since joining McGraw-Hill Education in April 2014, David is leading the transformation of the company from a traditional textbook publisher to a learning science company. Under his leadership, McGraw-Hill Education has moved to combine the science of learning with the art of teaching, harnessing software […]
Hon. Ali Laarayedh
Ali Laarayedh is Vice-President of the Nahdha Party in Tunisia, and served as Prime Minister of Tunisia from 2013 to 2014 and as Minister of Interior from 2011 to 2013. Born in Medenine, Tunisia, in 1955, he was spokesman for the movement from 1981 until he was arrested in 1990 and sentenced to fifteen years […]
Per Heggenes
Per Heggenes is the CEO of the IKEA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of INGKA Foundation, the owner of the IKEA Group ofcompanies. As CEO, Per sets and drives the Foundation’s funding and innovation strategies, and is a tireless advocate for children living in some of the world’s poorest communities. Since becoming the Foundation’s first CEO in 2009, Per has presided […]
Enrique García
Enrique García Rodríguez is CAF’s Executive President. He is the legal representative and the highest authority in charge of the Institution’s overall supervision and management, and oversees all matters that are not specifically entrusted to any other governing body. His most important functions are to approve CAF’s strategic plans for countries and sectors, oversee institutional structures and procedures under his […]
Amb. William Burns
Bill Burns is president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the oldest international affairs think tank in the United States. Ambassador Burns retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2014 after a thirty-three-year diplomatic career. He holds the highest rank in the Foreign Service, career ambassador, and is only the second serving career diplomat […]
Tom Brokaw
Tom Brokaw, a well-respected and trusted figure in U.S. broadcast journalism, is best known as the managing editor and sole anchor of NBC News. In this role, he produced and reported documentaries and extended expertise in breaking news events and election coverage. Brokaw’s distinctive style and charm made him a well-recognized star of television news […]
Dr. Alexander Betts
Alexander Betts is Director of the Refugee Studies Centre, Leopold Muller Professor in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, and Fellow of Green-Templeton College, at the University of Oxford. He began his studies at Durham University, where is received First Class Honours in Economics. During his undergraduate studies, he first began to work with refugees, undertaking […]
Gen. (Ret) Keith Alexander
At IronNet Cybersecurity, as the CEO and President, GEN (Ret) Keith Alexander provides strategic vision to corporate leaders on cybersecurity issues through development of cutting edge technology, consulting and education/training. GEN (Ret) Alexander served as the first Commander, U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) from 2010-2014 and the 16th Director, National Security Agency (NSA)/Chief, Central Security Service […]
Dr. Muhammad Yunus
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus is the father of both social business and microcredit, the founder of Grameen Bank, and of more than 50 other companies in Bangladesh. For his constant innovation and enterprise, the Fortune Magazine named Professor Yunus in March 2012 as “one of the greatest entrepreneurs of our time.” In 2006, Professor […]