Dr. John Hillen
Dr. John Hillen is a distinguished CEO, Board Chairman, and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, with a wealth of experience spanning business, government, military, and academia. As an award-winning professor, he teaches strategy and leadership at top institutions including Duke University, George Mason University, and Hampden-Sydney College. Dr. Hillen has authored several influential books, such as What Happens Now? Reinvent Yourself as a Leader Before Your Business Outruns You, and is a frequent contributor to major publications like Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.
Jim McDermott
Jim McDermott is a highly experienced entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for climate solutions, with over two decades of experience launching, funding, and scaling climate technology firms. He has been the driving force behind companies developing clean biofuels from waste, advancing large-scale carbon capture technology, and creating onboard carbon capture solutions for the maritime industry. As the co-founder and managing partner of Rusheen Capital Management (RCM), Jim specializes in scaling companies focused on clean energy, sustainability, and carbon capture technologies. Prior to forming RCM, he founded US Renewables Group, one of the largest clean energy private equity firms in the U.S.
Sabina Nawaz
Sabina Nawaz is a renowned executive coach who works with C-level executives and teams across Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions worldwide. She is a sought-after speaker, delivering numerous keynotes, seminars, and conference presentations annually. Sabina also teaches faculty at Northeastern and Drexel Universities and has contributed to prominent publications such as Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., and Fast Company. Her expertise in leadership and executive development has earned her recognition in media outlets like NBC, Nasdaq, and MarketWatch.
