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September 11 Pentagon Survivor

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Brian Birdwell is a native Texan, decorated military veteran and lifelong conservative Republican proudly representing

Chief Executive Officer | TD SYNNEX

Rich Hume is Chief Executive Officer of TD SYNNEX and a member of our Board. Mr. Hume served as CEO of Tech Data from 2018 to 2021.

Renate van Dijken (1979) is a leading expert in the fields of consumer psychology, positioning and business communications. As the founder and director of Your Branding, Renate lives her companys...

Renate van Dijken (1979) is a leading expert in the fields of consumer psychology, positioning and business communications.

Rachel Smith

Motivational Speaker

In rowing, Rachel completed the Atlantic race in 76 days, 11 hours and 12 minutes and won the women’s pairs class,

Robert Lawrence

There are many motivational speakers who have inspirational stories to tell of how they overcame the most difficult circumstances to go on to do great things and Captain Robert Lawrence has one of the most amazing presentations that you are ever likely to hear.

There are many motivational speakers who have inspirational stories

Richard Parks

former Wales international rugby union player turned extreme environment athlete and TV presenter

During his successful 13-year professional rugby career, he represented the likes of Newport RFC, Pontypridd RFC, Leeds Tykes,

Rona Cant

Housewife and stay-at-home Mum, to a record-breaking explorer and adventurer

Remarkably, Rona has sailed the ‘wrong way’ around the world, trekked with wild bears and cougars.

Rosie Hamilton-McGinty

Motivational speaker and author who focuses on personal development and children’s upbringing.

Her existing titles include publications that address issues of bullying, aggression, anxiety, and bed wetting,

FORMER CEO OF MANCHESTER UNITED FC

Gardner became a director of Manchester United in December 1999.

Richard Hadlee

New Zealand cricket legend Sir Richard Hadlee MBE has been voted one of the greatest all-round cricketers of all time. Widely respected for his commitment to the sport, he now leads and inspires young sportspeople and works as a specialist cricket speaker.

With thirteen years playing for his home team, the Canterbury Wizards, Sir Richard was easily one of the most well-known cricketers of the 1980s. His highly publicised..

Rachel Bridge

Author, journalist, business and motivational

With an MA degree in Economics, Rachel started her career at the Investors Chronicle and London Evening Standard..

Roz Savage

ocean rower, first woman to row across three oceans to becoming the first woman to row from California to Hawaii..

Roz Savage is widely known for her impressive feats as an ocean rower, having claimed a Guinness World Record...

Ruby Wax

2013- Awarded a Masters Degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy

Ruby began what would become a successful acting career in classical training at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Here she found her talent for comical acting, ultimately…

Ross Edgley

Multiple world record holder, Ross Edgley has defied the limit of human potential. From swimming the circumference of Britain to completing the World’s Longest Rope Climb,

Extreme adventurer and world record holder, Ross Edgley is one of the world’s most powerful sportsmen..

Ritu Jyoti

Group Vice President, Worldwide Artificial Intelligence and Automation Research Practice Global AI Research Lead | IDC

Ritu Jyoti is Group Vice President, Worldwide Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation Research with IDC'...

IBM Distinguished Engineer and CTO for Application Transformation | IBM

Rebecca Huber is an IBM Distinguished Engineer and is the Application Transformation..

Ritika Gunnar

Vice President, IBM Expert Labs | IBM

Ritika Gunnar is the Vice President of Expert Labs for IBM Software. She leads a team of highly technical experts who work with clients on their journey to achieve stellar…

Senior Vice President, IBM Infrastructure | IBM

Ric Lewis is Senior Vice President of IBM Infrastructure and has global responsibility for the company’s servers.

Entrepreneur, Writer, Executive and International Consultant

Gathering experiences as academic, executive, entrepreneur and consultant, he delivers a realistic.

Visiting Professor of Management Practice at the Said Business School, University of Oxford

Robert G. Eccles is a leading authority on corporate purpose and the integration of environmental.

American swimmer, Author

U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT called DR. BOB KRIEGEL one of this country's leading authorities in the field of change and human performance. A New York Times best selling author,…

Co-Owner & Vice President of the Atlanta Dream - The First WNBA Player to Become an Owner and Executive of a WNBA Team

Two-time WNBA Champion, ground-breaking entrepreneur Renee Montgomery made her mark as a player and is continuing to make history.

Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor, Peloton

New York Times bestselling author of Shut Up And Run, Robin Arzón discovered her passion for athletics.

Public Academic, Writer, and Lecturer

Public academic, writer, entrepreneur, and philanthropic innovator Rachel Cargle is a thought leader in the spaces of social justice.

Hollywood Icon, Actor, Producer, and Director

Hollywood icon,New York Times bestselling author, podcaster.

The Gangster Gardener

A renowned rebel with a green thumb, Ron Finley is widely known as the Gangster Gardener.

British historian, Biographer, Bestselling author

Robert is presently writing Model Woman: Eileen Ford and the Styling of Global Fashion.

Founder and CEO of Bridges Business Consultancy Int., Strategy & Digital Implementation Specialist

Robin Speculand passionately lives and breathes strategy implementation.

Famous Spanish Architect

Ricardo Bofill was born into a family of builders in 1939 in Barcelona, Spain.

Writer, Media Strategist, Philosopher, Former Director of Marketing at American Apparel, Bestselling Author

Ryan Holiday is a marketing strategy guru and author of books that have sold over two million copies.

Europe’s Most Experienced Futurist

Born to Irish parents, Ray Hammond was brought up and educated in West London.

Robert Engle

2003 Economic Nobel Prize Winner

Professor Engle graduated from Williams College in 1964 and received a Ph.D. in Economics from Cornell University in 1969...

Former HSBC Group Chief Economist

Roger Bootle is one of the City of London’s best-known economists. As well as running Capital Economics...

Trust Expert, Lecturer at Oxford University, Author

Rachel Botsman is a trust expert, author and a lecturer at Oxford University. She is passionate about teaching people how to think differently and challenge ideas around trust, humility and…

Robert Rodriguez

Screenwriter, Filmmaker, and Producer

Robert Rodriguez is a film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, editor and musician.  

Founder, Ron Finley Project - an organization that spreads the movement for urban gardening and turn food deserts into food sanctuaries

A renowned rebel with a green thumb, Ron Finley is widely known as the Gangster Gardener.

Author of 'Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son'

Richie Jackson is the author of Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son published by HarperCollins. He is an award-winning Broadway, television, and film producer who most recently produced…

Iconic Grammy-Winning Singer and Songwriter

Over the past four decades, Rick Springfield has worn many hats as an entertainer and performer. The creator of some of the finest power-pop of the ’80s, he’s a Grammy-winning…

Internationally Recognized Expert on Racial Equality in Athletics and Human Rights Activist

Human rights activist, pioneer for racial equality, author Richard Lapchick has leveraged his standing in the sports world to advocate for inclusion, encouraging players to speak out against injustice for…

Pro-Bowl NFL Quarterback, Tennessee Titans

A Pro-Bowl NFL Quarterback for the Tennessee Titans, Ryan Tannehill is a testament to the hard work and resilience necessary to overcome adversity in route to extraordinary professional triumphs. Following…

New York Times #1 Bestselling Author, 'White Fragility' and 'Nice Racism

Robin DiAngelo is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard For White People. 

Riz Ahmed

Award-Winning Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, and Musician

Ahmed has had a dynamic career from the start, always choosing to lean into his passions,

International Model, Speaker, and Entrepreneur

Rachel Lee Carter is an international professional model of more than 30 years. She has appeared in over 100 commercials, and worked in nearly 40 countries for clients such as…

Counsel to the Speaker for the 104th-109th Congresses of the United States

Randy Evans served as the outside counsel to the Speakers of the 104th through the 109th Congresses of the United States.

3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist

Rowdy Gaines life is one of inspiration and courage. Gaines, born in Winter Haven, Florida, didn't start swimming until the age of 17. He tried other sports as youngster but…

POW During Operation Iraqi Freedom; Contestant on "The Amazing Race"

For much of his life, Ron Young could be described as a typical American story. A product of southern roots, the Georgia native dreamed of flying and adventure. He became…

The Economist's Foreign Editor

Robert Guest is the Foreign Editor of The Economist, arguably the most influential news magazine in the world. He travels constantly around the world and speaks regularly to CEO and…

Directs the National Cancer Policy Board of the Institute of Medicine and Commission on Life Sciences, National Academy of Sciences

Robert Cook-Deegan, M.D., is director of the Center for Genome Ethics, Law, and Policy at Duke's Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy. He is also Research Professor in Public Policy…

Professor, Speaker, Teacher Trainer, Workshop Presenter, Poet, Father, and Author of Classroom Under Construction

Rich Grimes is the Principal of Alternative Education for the Redondo Beach Unified School District in Redondo Beach, California, where he administers the continuation high school, independent study..

Anti-human trafficking advocate

In 1998, with only a computer and $30, Ashoka Fellow, Reebok Human Rights Award-winner and leading child sex trafficking advocate Rachel Lloyd established Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (GEMS) to…