As an organizational psychologist, Adam Grant rethinks how we work and live. He has been Wharton’s top-rated professor for seven straight years, and his research has inspired people to question assumptions about leadership, success, character, culture, and change. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of six books that have sold millions of copies, most recently Think Again and Hidden Potential. His TED talks have over 35 million views, and his podcasts WorkLife and Re:Thinking have more than 90 million downloads. Adam has been recognized as the world’s #2 most influential management thinker and in Fortune’s 40 Under 40. He has advised leaders at Google, Pixar, the NBA, and the Gates Foundation; served on the Defense Innovation Board at the Pentagon; and received awards from the American Psychological Association and the National Science Foundation. His viral NYT op-ed on languishing was the most-saved article of 2021, and he shares new insights in his Substack newsletter, Granted. Adam received his B.A. from Harvard and his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, and he is a former magician and Junior Olympic springboard diver.

Jenny Strömstedt has been a steady presence on Swedish television for over three decades, known for her thoughtful and engaging journalism at TV4, Sweden’s largest broadcaster. As a host of political debates and in-depth interviews, she’s tackled major current affairs with a distinctive mix of sharp questioning and approachable style. From election night broadcasts to cultural coverage on the morning show, Jenny has become a trusted voice in Swedish media, recognized for her ability to keep both the powerful and the everyday viewer on their toes.

Gayle King is an accomplished journalist who interviews top newsmakers, including presidents, celebrities, and global leaders. As a co-host on CBS MORNINGS, she delivers original reporting to all CBS News broadcasts and platforms. She also serves as Editor-at-Large of Oprah Daily and hosts “Gayle King in the House,” a live, weekly radio show on SiriusXM, and recently co-anchored the CNN program “King Charles” with Charles Barkley.

King’s work has earned her multiple Emmys and prestigious accolades, including the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. In 2018, she was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame, and in 2019, Time magazine selected King for the TIME 100, the annual list of the hundred most influential people in the world.

She currently resides in New York City.

Malala Yousafzai began her activism at age 11 when she anonymously blogged about life under the Taliban in Pakistan’s Swat Valley, particularly the ban on girls’ education. Over the next few years, she advocated publicly, giving speeches and interviews, and attracting media attention and awards.

At age 15, she was shot in the head by the Taliban for speaking out. After months of surgery and rehabilitation in the United Kingdom, she founded Malala Fund to continue her campaign to see all girls in school. A year later, Malala received the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her work for education and equality. Malala graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics in 2020. She is an author, film producer and founder of three organizations.

As CEO since 2018 and Chairman since 2019, Hans is the architect of Verizon’s 5G network strategy, which powers and empowers how Verizon customers live, work and play. Under Hans’ leadership, Verizon was first in the world to 5G and 5G Mobile Edge Compute.

Prior to joining Verizon, Hans led the successful transformation of Ericsson from a hardware-focused manufacturer to a software and services company. He is a board member of BlackRock, Co-Chair of the New Jersey CEO Council, and a member of the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. A former athlete and semi-professional Team Handball player in Sweden, Hans is founder of the Jan Vestberg Handball Academy, named after his father, who was his handball coach for most of his sports career. Hans is also past chairman of the Swedish Olympic Committee.

Born in Hudiksvall, Sweden, Hans earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Uppsala in Sweden. He is married with two children and is fluent in Swedish, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Johan Andersson is the Chairman of Mellby Gård AB, a family-owned investment company with a long-term and active ownership philosophy. He previously served as the company’s CEO, where he played a key role in shaping its strategic direction and expanding its portfolio across Industry, Retail & Consumer Products, Agriculture, and Services.

Before joining Mellby Gård, Johan was CEO of Smarteyes International AB and worked as an Associate at EQT Partners AB, gaining valuable experience in private equity and operational leadership.

Johan holds positions of trust across several companies within the Mellby Gård group, serving as Board Member or Chairman for businesses such as Roxtec, Feralco, Academedia (publ), and Excalibur. Outside the group, he is also a Board Member of The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, and the Brilliant Minds Foundation.

He holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Engineering Mathematics from Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, and an MBA from INSEAD.

Under Johan’s leadership, Mellby Gård continues to develop its portfolio of around twenty companies, many of which are leaders in their respective fields – such as Roxtec, Feralco, and Academedia – generating consolidated sales of approximately SEK 20 billion. The company is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden.