Mark Thompson is co-author of the international bestseller, Success Built to Last. As an executive coach and visiting scholar at Stanford University, Mark has lead senior teams and organizations through Vision-Values-Strategy initiatives. Much of his coaching, strategic counseling and research springs from his experience as an insider in boardrooms and management committees, along with his passion for unlocking the unique skills of hundreds of remarkable people around the world.

An investor, financial commentator, college professor, author, world traveler and economic commentator, Jim Rogers co-founded the Quantum Fund and is the creator of the Rogers International Commodities Index. He now resides in Singapore.

Author in the field of cross-cultural communication, with books that include Riding the Waves of Culture, Seven Cultures of Capitalism, Building Cross-Cultural Competence and 21 Leaders for the 21st Century. Dr. Trompenaars studied Economics at the Free University of Amsterdam and later earned a Ph.D. from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, with a dissertation on differences in conceptions of organizational structure in various cultures.

Rob Follows is a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and adventurer who has found a way to integrate his three life passions. He is Founding Partner of STS Capital Partners, an international boutique investment banking firm focused on helping successful entrepreneurs and CEOs in the major strategic decisions that help them move from successful achievements to true significance; Founder of Altruvest Charitable Services, a registered Canadian charity focused on giving capacity building tools to charities for free to increase their charitable capacity to give more of donors' donations to their good causes; and a Seven Summitter, having reached the summits of the world's seven highest mountains on each of the seven continents.

Chairman and Co-CEO at Research In Motion, best known for creating the BlackBerry, Jim Balisillie is responsible for directing the Research In Motion's strategy, business development and finance. Jim is also founder of The Centre for International Governance Innovation and is a Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants.

As an internationally acclaimed expert on customer service, Doug motivates and challenges audiences around the world as a consultant and speaker. As a veteran of the Walt Disney corporation, Doug was the head of training. Doug is a captivating speaker and will take you on an entertaining and insightful journey behind the scenes to discover both the secret of Disney's success and how it has overcome spectacular challenges.

Authority on global economy, international corporate investment and the mounting integrity and social responsibility challenges facing businesses today, Frank Vogl is co-founder and President of a strategic management consulting firm. Frank has been the Economics and Business Correspondent for The Times and Director of Information and Public Affairs for The World Bank. Frank co-authored the book, BOOM: Visions & Insights For Creating Wealth In The 21st Century.

With the reputation as a market oriented innovator and turn-around specialist, Jan Carlzon has taken three companies to profitability within an eight-year span. His philosophies on strategic leadership and staff motivation have been imitated around the world and can be read about in his book Moments of Truth, which has been translated into 18 languages and has been selected as one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time.

Marketing and advertising expert with 20 years of experience, Kelly McDonald has worked in both the General Market and Latino business. It was when Kelly moved to Ornelas to one of the country's leading Latino ad agencies that she immersed herself into the Latino culture. Today Kelly's dream is to educate American businesses and organizations about the potential of cultivating Latino consumers and share marketing insights about reaching Latinos emotionally, rationally and with cultural relevance.

Nick is the former President and member of the Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company. A 38 year veteran of the company, his responsibilities and successes as the corporation's head make him uniquely qualified to advise any industry on the pitfalls and rewards of globalization. Nick is particularly interested in the education of young people and has been involved in a number of key initiatives to raise the profile of training and education.