As the CEO and Group Publisher of Variety, Michelle Sobrino-Stearns has been instrumental in steering the iconic media company toward unprecedented success and innovation. Overseeing global editorial and business operations, she has transformed Variety from a daily print publication into a dynamic multimedia organization with a diverse portfolio encompassing digital, social, events, podcasts, and broadcast television…
As a filmmaker, Wes Craven (1939-2015) changed the face of Hollywood horror. Craven was known for his pioneering work in the horror genre, particularly slasher films, where he mixed horror clichés with humor and satire. This is especially the case for his iconic character Freddy Krueger, a razor-blade-wielding villain from ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ who stalks his victims in their dreams…
Veteran footballer Ryan Fitzpatrick has made a career out of surprising people. Selected as the sixth-to-last pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, Fitzpatrick has defied all expectations by sticking around the league and establishing himself as one of the most respected figures in the game. Affectionately referred to as “Fitzmagic,” the seasoned QB will enter his 17th NFL season in 2021…
Billionaire businessman Orlando Bravo is a Founder and Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm that specializes in software and technology-enabled services sectors. The son of a successful shipping magnate, Bravo grew up in Puerto Rico and was the first person in his family to go to college in the continental U.S…
Kenneth Chenault is recognized as one of the business world’s experts on brands and brand management. For nearly two decades, Chenault ran American Express as its chairman and CEO…
Peggy Whitson holds the record for the most cumulative days spent in space by a NASA astronaut. Altogether, she accumulated 665 days in space, the most for any U.S. astronaut and eighth on the all-time space endurance list at the time of her return to Earth. In addition to her cumulative spaceflight record…
Charles Koch is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Koch Industries, one of the largest privately held companies in the U.S. Over the years, Koch has been an outstanding executive, especially if measured by the growth of Koch Industries…
Tory Burch is a fashion designer who created a global apparel and accessories brand in a remarkably short period of time. After college, Burch began working for major fashion labels such as Ralph Lauren and Vera Wang…
For economists, tackling major financial crises can be a landmark career event. For new Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the first female to serve in the role established by Alexander Hamilton, the coronavirus recovery is the second financial crisis in less than 15 years requiring her insight…
As one of Hollywood’s most successful actresses, Reese Witherspoon has proven that she can do far more than just pose winsomely for the camera. She first began acting when she was only seven, appearing in a TV commercial for a flower store run by a family friend…
