John Abele     Their lessons Founder Boston Scientific John Abele is the industry leader whose foresight has earned him a well-deserved reputation as a pioneer in less invasive medicine.

Sanjiv Ahuja     Their lessons Chairman Orange, UK Sanjiv Ahuja, the man who led IBM’s entry into the telecommunications software industry, is both a strong leader and at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in a rapidly changing sector.

Dawn Airey     Their lessons Director of Global Content ITV Legendary straight-talker of broadcasting Dawn Airey began bringing dynamism and diversity to our screens in her early days at ITV. After leading Channel 5 and British Sky Broadcasting to the forefront of entertainment, she's come full circle and returned to ITV to fuel the development and delivery of their content worldwide.

Paul Anderson     Their lessons Chairman Spectra Energy Paul Anderson is a luminary of the global energy sector, and has brought his considerable expertise and leadership skills to Spectra Energy.

Ray Anderson     Their lessons Founder & Chairman Interface Inc. Ray Anderson is a man who softens footprints. As founder of Interface, Anderson has not only made a success in the carpet tile business but has become a respected and progessive leader who has no plans to stop fighting his own movement to sustain and restore our environment.

David Balter     Their lessons Founder & CEO BzzAgent Despite protests from his wife and parents, Dave Balter pursued his entrepreneurial dream. He founded BzzAgent, and later, The Word of Mouth Marketing Association. He is living proof that when you truly believe in your dream, you can turn that dream into a successful reality.

Sir John Banham     Their lessons Chairman Johnson Matthey Mix heavyweight business leader with forward-thinking acumen. Add Chairman roles at Kingfisher, Whitbread and Geest and you’ve got Sir John Banham’s recipe for business success.

Susan Bari     Their lessons President Emeritus Women's Business Enterprise National Council Not only is she an enterprising woman herself, but Susan Bari has directly and indirectly counseled tens of thousands of women in successfully owning and operating their own businesses. She is best known for her role as president and founding architect of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council.

David Bell     Their lessons Chairman Emeritus The Interpublic Group David Bell brings tremendous insight to the softer side of business. While his business savvy has certainly made his work profitable, it's his attention to emotion and clients that set him apart from the pack.

Sir David Bell     Their lessons Director for People Pearson There’s little Sir David Bell doesn’t know about managing people in the cut-throat world of modern media. It’s his passion for getting the best out of those he works with that has helped sustain a great career in media.

Warren Bennis     Their lessons Distinguished Professor of Business Administration Marshall School of Business, USC Warren Bennis is one of the nation's preeminent authorities on organizational development, leadership, and change, a role that enables him to fulfill a lifelong goal of serving as an author and teacher, first and foremost.

Lord Bilimoria     Their lessons Founder and CEO Cobra Beer He’s the legendary entrepreneur who risked it all to follow his dream and turn Cobra Beer into a global success story. But the secrets of his success aren’t just drive and determination.

Peter Birch     Their lessons Former Chairman Land Securities Group Peter Birch brings an unerring business sense to every role, whether he’s transforming the Abbey National from a building society to a bank, or keeping Trinity Mirror on an even keel.

Sir Christopher Bland     Their lessons Former Chairman BT Group As former chair of BT Group and the BBC Board of Governors, Sir Christopher Bland is used to meeting challenges head-on and utilizing his unique mix of expertise and experience in a fast-paced industry.

Henry Bloch     Their lessons Founder & Chairman H&R Block Henry Bloch, co-founder and chairman of H&R Block, Inc. has taken his tax preparation services company from its humble beginnings to a household name through a number of celebrated and innovative firsts.

Sarian Bouma     Their lessons Founder Capitol Hill Building Maintenance, Inc. Shortly after emigrating to the U.S. from Sierra Leone, Sarian Bouma went into the welfare system. Today, she is a self-made millionaire, and as founder of Capitol Hill Building Maintenance and the winner of several entrepreneurial awards, she inspires and teaches others to dream big.

David Brandon     Their lessons Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Domino's Pizza A career spent honing an understanding of the power of consumers has propelled David Brandon to the top of Domino's Pizza, one of the USA's most recognized food companies. He has undisputed marketing expertise, honed both at P&G and within the sales promotion industry.

Charles Brewer     Their lessons Executive VP of US Air Products & Services DHL Charles Brewer's myriad successes in turning around under-performing sales teams come from a keen interest in focusing on customer needs and fully supporting his sales teams.

Candice Brown Elliott     Their lessons Founder and Chief Technology Officer Clairvoyante Candice Brown Elliott has served the display and semiconductor industries for more than 30 years. Her newest venture is developing and licensing display technologies at Clarivoyante, where her contributions as CTO are changing the way we view the world.

Sir George Bull     Their lessons Former Joint Chairman Diageo What Sir George Bull doesn’t know about the food and drink sector after more than 40 years in the business probably isn’t worth knowing.

Amy Butte     Their lessons Former Chief Financial Officer MF Group With a life-long ambition to work on Wall Street, Amy Butte’s combination of financial acumen and managerial talent took her from researcher analyst to become one of the youngest CFOs of the New York Stock Exchange, before moving on to MF Group.

Mary Cantando     Their lessons Founder WomanBusinessOwner.com As founder of WomanBusinessOwner.com and a leading researcher of women business owners, Mary Cantando is a nationally recognized expert on growing women-owned businesses.

Marilyn Carlson Nelson     Their lessons Chairman Carlson Companies Once known as M.C. Nelson to disguise her gender, mission-driven Marilyn Carlson Nelson proudly leads one of the largest privately held corporations and succeeds both because of her gender and in spite of it.

Robin Chase     Their lessons Founder & CEO GoLoco Even after moving on from ZipCar, the car-sharing service she founded in 2000, Robin Chase is still forging new roads. Her innovative ideas in transportation and her applications of wireless technologies are creating paths to a new and cleaner world.

Clayton Christensen     Their lessons Robert and Jane Cizik Professor of Business Admin Harvard Business School As both an entrepreneur and an educator, Clayton Christensen shapes minds about managing innovation and creating new growth markets by getting people to think for themselves.

Maxine Clark     Their lessons Chief Executive Bear Build-A-Bear After a successful retail career, Maxine Clark stepped out on her own in 1997 to found Build-A-Bear Workshop, where she sets fun and the customer experience at the top of her daily priority list.

Julia Cleverdon     Their lessons Former Chief Executive Business In The Community Straight-talking Julia Cleverdon has used her background and experience in industrial relations to take corporate social responsibility out of the back rooms and into the boardrooms.

Professor Jay Conger     Their lessons Henry Kravis Research Chair Professor Kravis Leadership Institute A Professor who has worked at the cream of global academic institutions, Jay Conger has also been extensively published and is acknowledged as a worldwide expert on leadership.

Kellyanne Conway     Their lessons CEO and President The Polling Company As CEO and president of The Polling Company, Kellyanne Conway has provided research and advice for clients in 46 states, and she understands what it takes to be a respected woman entrepreneur.

Sir George Cox     Their lessons Former Director General Institute of Directors IT entrepreneur, former Director General of the IoD and former Chair of the Design Council - George Cox is a corporate chameleon with a unique skill set honed over a varied and strong career.

Sir Donald Cruickshank     Their lessons Former Chairman London Stock Exchange Sir Donald Cruickshank is renowned from public to private sector as an efficient operator who has left his mark on organizations from the National Health Service to Virgin to OFTEL.

Stephen Dando     Their lessons Group HR Director Reuters People leader Stephen Dando has successfully surfed the waves of change in some of the world’s biggest and best-known organizations, including the BBC, Guinness and Diageo.

Erroll Davis Jnr     Their lessons Former Chairman Alliant Energy Corporation Erroll Davis Jr's life-long career within the US energy industry has carved him out as a seasoned expert in this field. Combining this with a proven talent for mergers has made him a world-class leader.

Heather Dawson     Their lessons Executive Coach Praesta As an Executive Coach in the investment and retail banking sectors, retailing, real estate, and more, Heather Dawson teaches today's leaders how to be at the top of their games.

Colin Day     Their lessons Group Chief Financial Officer Reckitt Benckiser Colin Day’s keen financial mind and direct approach have driven the financial strategies of internationally renowned companies such as Reckitt Benckiser, Aegis Group and easyJet.

Aart de Geus     Their lessons Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Synopsys Technologist Aart de Gues is living proof of the American dream. Born in The Netherlands, de Gues co-founded Synopsys in Silicon Valley and has helped grow the start-up into a world leader in electronic design automation, with more than $1 billion in annual revenue.

Domenico De Sole     Their lessons Former President & CEO Gucci Group After more than thirty years operating in the cut-throat worlds of fashion and big business, Domenico De Sole’s stellar experience includes overseeing brand expansion and fighting a hostile takeover bid.

Mick Desmond     Their lessons Former Chief Executive ITV Broadcasting As broadcasting head of ITV, the UK’s largest and best-known commercial channel, Mick Desmond built on years of media experience to grow his interest in teams and managing change.

Dina Dublon     Their lessons Director Microsoft, Accenture & PepsiCo Financial expert Dina Dublon, the first woman on the J.P. Morgan Chase executive committee, leads with conviction and passion in the corporate world and puts in countless hours promoting diversity and women's issues.

Sir John Egan     Their lessons Former Chief Executive BAA Sir John Egan’s spent his life driving the British automotive industry forward, and he’s never taken a back seat when it comes to strong, dynamic leadership.

Peter Ellwood     Their lessons Group Chairman ICI Peter Ellwood’s followed a blue-chip path from his days at TSB to his position atop chemical colossus ICI, always focusing on the need for strong leadership and a passion to develop your people.

Sir Richard Evans     Their lessons Chairman United Utilities After spending forty years in the aircraft and transport industry culminating in the Chairmanship of United Utilities, Sir Richard Evans has unparalleled knowledge of successful strategies and leadership in these fundamental sectors.

Amelia Fawcett     Their lessons Chairman Pensions First Inspired leadership and strategic prowess are Amelia Fawcett’s specialties; they’re the qualities that kept her at the top of Morgan Stanley International, and they're the force behind her newest venture, which promises to revolutionize the pensions industry.

Matt Ferguson     Their lessons CEO CareerBuilder.com Matt Ferguson can recognize good talent. As CEO of CareerBuilder.com, he and his elite team have not only gobbled up Monster.com but they continue to set amazing web traffic records.

Roger Fisher     Their lessons Samuel Williston Professor of Law, Emeritus Harvard Law School As Samuel Williston Professor of Law, Emeritus, at Harvard Law School, founder of the Conflict Management Group, and author of the renowned negotiation strategy book Getting to Yes, Roger Fisher has spent a lifetime teaching others how to peacefully and successfully resolve their differences.

Lauren Flanagan     Their lessons Co-Founder WebWare Corporation Lauren Flanagan displays admirable zest for life and business. This serial entrepreneur attains success in all that she does.

Todd Flemming     Their lessons President & CEO Infrasafe As president and CEO of Infrasafe, Todd Flemming has seen his company through the lean times and knows what it takes for small businesses to outperform its biggest competitors.

Ken Freeman     Their lessons Executive Chairman Accellent Ken Freeman's strong and sometimes daring leadership, combined with his emphasis on values-based behavior and sustainable results, have seen him triumph in executing a number of dramatic turnarounds.

Ping Fu     Their lessons Chairman, President & CEO Geomagic From small start-up to global leader, Ping Fu has mastered the technology wave. As co-founder of Geomagic her marketing savvy has served the organization well.

Jim Garrity     Their lessons Former Chief Marketing Officer Wachovia Jim Garrity is a man with unwavering marketing mettle. After key marketing roles with IBM and Compaq, he transformed Wachovia from an unknown brand into today's formidable financial services giant.

Mark Gerzon     Their lessons Founder and President Mediators Foundation As founder and president of the Mediators Foundation, Mark Gerzon has been facilitating global leadership for more than 20 years and was instrumental in facilitating the U.S. House of Representatives' Bipartisan Congressional Retreat.

Lynda Gratton     Their lessons Professor of Management Practise London Business School Lynda Gratton is a world-class strategic thinker on HR strategy, with Shell, Unilever and HP just a few of the companies that have benefited from her vision in helping transform organizations.

Earl Graves     Their lessons Founder & Publisher Black Enterprise Magazine As Chairman and Publisher of Black Enterprise Magazine, Earl Graves is a role model especially in the African-American community - who strives to give back and to do well while doing good.

Stuart Grief     Their lessons Vice President Strategy & Business Development Textron As vice president of Strategy and Business Development at Textron, one of the world's largest and most successful multi-industry companies, Stuart Grief is a well positioned to share advice on strategy that is applicable to any business.

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou     Their lessons Founder easyGroup Serial entrepreneur Sir Stelios has become one of the UK’s best-loved business faces. His easyGroup has democratised air travel, the internet and cruising by mixing canny marketing with inventive service innovations.

William Harrison     Their lessons Former Chairman of the Board JPMorgan Chase Bank William Harrison took one of his first risks by leaving the small North Carolina town where he grew up for what would become a successful banking career in New York City. As a leader of Chemical Bank and JPMorgan Chase, Mr. Harrison has faced and surmounted some of the toughest leadership challenges.

Robert Herbold     Their lessons Former Chief Operating Officer Microsoft Corporation Herbold's vast experience at executive levels at Procter & Gamble and Microsoft, plus his more recent consulting practice, are the basis of his powerful business lessons.

Brent Hoberman     Their lessons Founder and Executive Chairman MyDeco.com Darling of the internet boom and co-founder of the well-known internet start-up Lastminute.com, Brent Hoberman's fascination with new technologies, coupled with innovative delivery strategies, has proved a winner.

Neil Holloway     Their lessons Vice President, Business Strategy Microsoft International A passion for managing his people and developing leaders is what has made Neil Holloway tick as he has risen through the ranks of one of the world’s most successful companies.

Nicola Horlick     Their lessons Founder & CEO Bramdean Asset Management As a businesswoman whose name is familiar to the general public in the UK, Nicola Horlick is a source of inspiration to young women whose dream it is to conquer the City.

Irene Hrusovsky     Their lessons CEO EraGen Irene Hrusovsky's advice on seizing opportunities and developing new products are culled from years of experience in key executive positions.

Gay Huey Evans     Their lessons Former Director of Markets & Exchanges Division Financial Services Authority Gay Huey Evans brought extensive first-hand markets experience to the tough role of regulating the UK’s financial services.

E. Neville Isdell     Their lessons Chairman, Board of Directors and CEO The Coca-Cola Company Having worked his way up through the ranks of The Coca-Cola Company, chairman and chief executive officer Neville Isdell has more than enough experience to provide today’s leaders with sound business advice.

Michael Jackson     Their lessons Chairman PartyGaming Michael Jackson is a man who knows how to spot an early stage business opportunity. His entrepreneurial spirit enabled the Sage Group to grow into a colossus of the computing industry and has recently taken him to the helm of online gaming giant PartyGaming.

Luke Johnson     Their lessons Chairman Channel 4 Television The man who made PizzaExpress a perennial favorite on the high street also introduced the British public to the joys of beer and oysters at Belgo. Now Luke Johnson sits atop broadcaster Channel 4.

Robert Johnson     Their lessons Founder Black Entertainment Television Robert Johnson is a man of firsts. Johnson not only launched Black Entertainment Television (BET), the first African American cable station, he took the company public (the first black-owned company on the NYSE), took the company private again, and then sold the BET media empire for $3 billion, becoming the first African-American billionaire in the U.S.

Larissa Joy     Their lessons Former European Chief Operating Officer Weber Shandwick Group As a key player in Weber Shandwick, one of the largest PR groups in the world, Larissa Joy knows all about the importance of keeping the communication channels open within businesses.

Sir Paul Judge     Their lessons Deputy Chairman Royal Society of Arts (RSA) He's an expert in the food and drink sector with a similar passion for the arts and finance. For Sir Paul Judge, success is the common thread of a varied career.

Lord Kalms     Their lessons President DSG International He put a Dixons store on every high street and he’s got more than fifty years’ experience in the retail industry. What Lord Kalms doesn’t know about this market isn’t worth knowing.

Karen Kerrigan     Their lessons Founder Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council Karen Kerrigan's knowhow in business management has seen her feted by Fortune and National Journal alike, where she is celebrated as a powerful voice speaking up for America's small business and entrepreneurial sectors.

Kay Koplovitz     Their lessons Founder USA Networks A pioneer in the US cable industry and supporter of women-led businesses, Kay Koplovitz’s vision propelled her up through the ranks of numerous male-dominated industries to become the first female network president.

Philip Kotler     Their lessons Distinguished Professor of International Marketing Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University Acclaimed Kellogg School of Management Professor Philip Kotler has done extensive research in international marketing and marketing management. As such he has the ears and eyes of such company greats as IBM, GE, AT&T, and others.

Mel Lagomasino     Their lessons Former Chairman & CEO JPMorgan Private Bank One of the top women in private banking, Mel Lagomasino has a career that spans more than 30 years, one that she has loved since day one and one in which taking great risks helped her to reap great rewards, both for the bank and her clients.

Edward Lawler     Their lessons Distinguished Professor of Business Marshall School of Business, University Of Southern California Founder of one of the country's top management research organizations, Edward Lawler couples his work in academia and consulting, a pairing that has enabled him to observe organizational politics without being influenced by them and that has culminated in his becoming the pre-eminent authority on improving organizational performance.

Shelly Lazarus     Their lessons Chairman & CEO Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide Chairman and CEO of Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide Shelly Lazarus has been doing what she loves for more than three decades. Lazarus has been instrumental in building brand images for household names such as American Express and IBM.

Howard Lester     Their lessons Chairman & CEO Williams-Sonoma Howard Lester has a history of buying little-known companies and turning them into remarkable successes, the result of which most recently brought the world Williams-Sonoma. Mr Lester's belief in passion, brands, and people are key to his continued success at creating growth companies.

Maurice Levy     Their lessons Chairman and Chief Executive Publicis Groupe The man picked out and groomed for greatness by Publicis’ legendary founder Marcel Bleustein has done Bleustein proud. Under Maurice Levy’s steady eye, Publicis has grown into the world’s fourth-largest communications Group.

Ann Limb     Their lessons Former Group Chief Executive Ufi Ann Limb’s an expert in the leadership of public services and e-learning, and is often sought out to be a government advisor to such initiatives.

Robin Linnecar     Their lessons Executive Coach Praesta As an Executive Coach for such companies as Shell International, Reuters, and the Bank of England, Robin Linnecar is able to exert great influence of the world's top leaders.

John Lundgren     Their lessons Chairman & CEO The Stanley Works As Chairman of an innovative tool-making company John Lundgren knows how the right components help a successful machine run smoothly - a philosophy he's carried with him throughout his business career.

Lord MacLaurin     Their lessons Former Chairman & CEO Tesco He grew Tesco from a minnow to a giant and then chaired Vodafone, the world’s number two wireless phone services provider. Lord MacLaurin’s experience and succession planning skills are unrivaled.

Robert Malcolm     Their lessons President, Global Marketing, Sales & Innovation Diageo As President of Global Marketing, Sales, and Innovation for Diageo, Robert Malcolm, the man behind the successful Johnny Walker "Keep Walking" campaign, shows no signs of slowing of down.

JW Marriott, Jr     Their lessons Chairman & CEO Marriott International, Inc. J.W. Marriott, Jr. has spent a lifetime building the Marriott brand from a family restaurant business into a $19 billion global lodging company. His success is grounded in hands-on management and a true appreciation for his employees.

Pamela Marrone     Their lessons Founder & CEO Marrone Organic Innovations Overcoming obstacles and developing novel solutions have propelled Pamela Marrone to the top of her game. Today she's not only a strong leader but she's also leading innovations in organics.

Clive Mather     Their lessons Former President & CEO Shell Canada An expert in the energy business after 35 years traveling the globe, Clive Mather is also a man who's passionate about corporate social responsibility and leadership.

Sir George Mathewson     Their lessons Former Chairman and CEO The Royal Bank of Scotland Group Masterminding the takeover of National Westminster Bank was no mean feat, but after more than twenty years in the upper ranks of industry there’s nothing Sir George Mathewson can’t handle.

Blythe McGarvie     Their lessons President and Founder Leadership for International Finance Having operated profitable business units and managed employees in business endeavors from China to France to Finland, Blythe McGarvie has extensive knowledge of consumer markets, the worldwide economy, and the development of financial literacy, which she now puts to use consulting clients on how to thrive in a global economy.

David McTurk     Their lessons Former COO Bookham Technology David McTurk believes that management is all about people - and he proved it by successfully harnessing the people power needed to take Bookham Technology into the big league.

Sir David Michels     Their lessons Former Group Chief Executive Hilton Group The man voted ‘Travel Personality of the Year’ by his industry brought his dynamic leadership methods to every aspect of managing and growing the Hilton Group.

Sir Peter Middleton     Their lessons Chairman Camelot A veteran of the financial field, Sir Peter Middleton has gained unique and valuable experiences working alongside Margaret Thatcher, and put his elder statesman capabilities to good use as Chairman of Barclays.

Rosabeth Moss Kanter     Their lessons Professor of Business Administration Harvard Business School Harvard Business School's Rosabeth Moss Kanter is a prolific author feted for her guidance to corporations and governments alike, where her work on strategy, innovation and leadership has been a source of inspiration to many executives all over the world.

Victor Newman     Their lessons Founder KnowledgeWorks Victor Newman is a passionate advocate of innovation and knowledge management. His experiences at Pfizer and his Box Logic technique make him a sought-after consultant.

Roger Parry     Their lessons Former Chairman & CEO Clear Channel International Former reporter and most recently Chairman of a media giant Clear Channel International, Roger Parry is a great strategist who knows the importance of examining an issue from all angles.

Richard Pascale     Their lessons Writer, Lecturer and Consultant Oxford University As co-author of the best selling title ‘The Art of Japanese Management,’ lecturer behind Stanford’s most popular MBA course and advisor to top management of Fortune 100 companies, Richard Pascale is an irrefutable expert on organizational behavior.

Lord Paul     Their lessons Chairman The Caparo Group Labor peer Lord Paul has built his international business from one factory, and the steel magnate is also a passionate advocate of dignity and rights in the workplace.

Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer     Their lessons Professor of Organizational Behavior Graduate School of Business, Stanford University Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer applies the principles of organizational behavior to business, teaching companies to turn knowledge into action and bring out the best in people as a means to maximize results.

William Pollard     Their lessons Chairman Emeritus ServiceMaster As a two-term chairman of ServiceMaster, William Pollard has led one of the world's most respected companies. Mr Pollard exemplifies how hard work and strong ethics can build billion-dollar organizations.

Vicky Pryce     Their lessons Chief Economic Adviser, Director General Economics Department Of Trade and Industry With a CV including roles at the DTI and KPMG, Vicky Pryce has extensive project management skills that give her cross-sector experiences great insight.

Sir Michael Rake     Their lessons Chairman BT Group Sir Michael Rake was determined that the business world should learn the lessons of Enron. So the staunch advocate of responsible business took KPMG forward with strong leadership and a drive for accountability before taking on the Chairmanship of BT Group.

Sir Bob Reid     Their lessons Chairman ICE Clear Europe Big hitter Sir Bob Reid has top positions at Halifax and Shell under his belt, and his international experience brings a truly global outlook to all his roles.

Cali Ressler & Jody Thompson     Their lessons Founders CultureRx As the cofounders of CultureRx, Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson have the leading prescription for improving productivity and increasing job satisfaction.

Gill Rider     Their lessons Head, Civil Service Capability Group Cabinet Office, UK Formerly an Accenture lifer who championed diversity issues at the firm, Gill's experience and insights across these important aspects of business are similarly valued at the Cabinet Office.

John Roberts     Their lessons Former Chief Executive United Utilities A distinguished and diverse career in the utilities industry has given John Roberts valuable insights into the process of change and the dynamics of leadership.

Sir Gerry Robinson     Their lessons Former Non-Executive Chairman Allied Domecq He’s best known to the public as the tough-talking, take-no-prisoners star of I’ll Show Them Who’s Boss. But behind his TV persona lie thirty years of business know-how.

Gerry Roche     Their lessons Senior Chairman Heidrick & Struggles Being named ‘Recruiter of the Century’ by your peers is no mean feat, but the accolade is fitting for Gerry Roche, head hunter extraordinaire who has spent over 35 years placing more CEOs than any other recruiter in the world.

Dame Anita Roddick     Their lessons Founder The Body Shop International The legendary and well-loved founder of The Body Shop’s policies of fair trade and corporate social responsibility were way ahead of her time; her lessons were just as far-sighted.

Robin Ryde     Their lessons Chief Executive and Principal National School of Government Driving forward the Prime Minister’s leadership development program was a task well suited to Robin Ryde. His training, delivered all over the world, covers everything from creativity to accountability.

Bryan Sanderson     Their lessons Former Chairman Standard Chartered Bryan Sanderson knows all about diversity: he’s headed an international bank, the UK’s best-known private health company and a premier league football club to boot.

Richard Santulli     Their lessons Chairman & CEO NetJets Richard Santulli is a man who can make a business soar. From true innovation, committed follow-through, and exemplar attention to customer service, he has taken NetJets and the industry to new heights.

Sir Nick Scheele     Their lessons Former President & Chief Operating Officer Ford Motor Company A 38-year veteran of one of the world's best known companies, Sir Nick Scheele's successes and turnaround expertise make him uniquely qualified to advise industry on the pitfalls and rewards of globalization.

Ivan Seidenberg     Their lessons Chairman & CEO Verizon From the ground floor of Ma Bell to the top spot at mega telecom giant Verizon, deal-maker Ivan Seidenberg not only knows the ins and outs of the business, but he also has keen insights that will serve his company well into the future.

Peter Seligmann     Their lessons Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Conservation International As co-founder, CEO, and chairman of Conservation International, Peter Seligmann has led the group to become an international conservation leader achieving ambitious, strategic goals across more than 45 countries on four continents.

Lord Sharman     Their lessons Chairman Aegis Group KPMG heavy-hitter Lord Sharman brings a wealth of experience to his current role as Chairman of Aegis, and has learned a valuable thing or two about developing people over his career.

Peter Shaw     Their lessons Executive Coach Praesta Peter Shaw is an Executive Coach for Praesta, an organization that coaches individuals, executive teams, and boards in leadership.

Andrew Sherman     Their lessons Co-Founder Grow Fast Grow Right As co-founder and CEO of one of the leading on-site and on-line management training programs, a recognized Fortune 500 adviser, and adjunct professor, there's little Andrew Sherman doesn't know about growing a business.

Paul Skinner     Their lessons Chairman Rio Tinto Paul Skinner’s forty years of experience in the extractive industries make him a force to be reckoned with. He’s a man who knows a thing or two about international business.

Phil Smith     Their lessons VP, Technology & Corporate Marketing, Europe Cisco Systems Phil Smith is constantly striving to drive technology forward for the benefit of all. With shrewd insights into the realities of the workplace, he’s helped build up Cisco through some sound business thinking.

Sir Martin Sorrell     Their lessons Group Chief Executive WPP From a wire-works in Kent to worldwide domination: not only is Sir Martin Sorrell a shrewd operator when it comes to acquisitions, but he knows a thing or two about global business too.

Mike Southon     Their lessons Founder Beermat.biz Mike Southon is an entrepreneur's entrepreneur. His highly successful career is built on helping other entrepreneurs to flourish.

John Stewart     Their lessons Former Director McKinsey & Company Forty years of solving diverse technological problems with McKinsey has given John Stewart an impressive insight into the most perennial of organizational challenges: change.

Barbara Stocking     Their lessons Director General Oxfam GB Healthcare development, poverty eradication and disaster relief logistics are all in a day’s work for Barbara Stocking, who brings keen strategic nous to her role as Director of Oxfam GB.

James Strachan     Their lessons Former Chairman Audit Commission, UK This former banker, writer and photographer is equally at home in the public or private sector. James Strachan’s widely differing careers have given him a unique combination of creativity and business acumen.

Tori Stuart     Their lessons President & Founder Zoe Foods With more than 18 years of experience in sales, marketing, and management consulting, Tori Stuart is an entrepreneur well poised to make Zoe Foods a household name.

Professor Robert Sutton     Their lessons Professor of Management Science and Engineering Stanford University Alongside a prolific academic career, Professor Sutton's consultancy work with a number of global blue-chip clients including Ernst & Young, Gap, HP, IBM, McDonald's, McKinsey, Pepsi, Procter & Gamble and Xerox, makes him an invaluable teacher in the world of business.

Dianne Thompson     Their lessons Chief Executive Camelot Group A key member of Britain’s marketing powerhouse, Dianne Thompson has breathed new life into tired brands and pulled off the nigh-impossible over the course of her successful and varied career.

Dr Wendy Thomson     Their lessons Former Head The Office of Public Services Reform Getting public sector organizations to work more effectively has been cited by many as an impossibly tall order, but Dr Wendy Thomson’s extensive experience on tackling poverty and regeneration does just that.

Stephen Tindale     Their lessons Former Executive Director Greenpeace UK Stephen Tindale’s career is all about working to influence attitudes, both inside and outside the system. The dedicated campaigner really is a passionate advocate of change.

Laura Tyson     Their lessons Former National Economic Adviser White House A current Professor at the Haas School of Business at the University of California and a former Dean of the London Business School, President Clinton’s former National Economic Advisor shares the wisdom she acquired from the White House and across her inspirational career.

William Ury     Their lessons Director Global Negotiation Project As one of the world's foremost negotiation experts, William Ury directs Harvard's Global Negotiation Project and is known for his work both in getting people to yes and getting people past no.

Sir David Varney     Their lessons Former Executive Chairman HM Revenue and Customs Sir David Varney’s leadership prowess has seen him successfully steer companies as different as Shell and mm02 forward. The secret of the man equally at home in the private or public sector? Never fear for the future.

Jimmy Wales     Their lessons Founder Wikipedia, Wikia Foundation Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales is not only changing the way we think about the Internet but also how we use it to do business.

Perween Warsi     Their lessons Founder & CEO S&A Foods From making finger food in a kitchen to being a nationwide stockist: Perween Warsi has realized the entrepreneurial dream and remembered to bring her people along on her exciting journey.

Pete Waterman     Their lessons Music Producer and Founder PWL As a Pop Idol judge, legendary pop producer Pete Waterman displayed the qualities that have kept him at the top - an eye for talent and a shrewd head for business.

Sir Mark Weinberg     Their lessons President St. James’s Place Capital More than forty years in the financial services industry have taught Sir Mark Weinberg a thing or two about diversification, people management and the pressures and excitement of starting up in business.

Will Whitehorn     Their lessons President Virgin Galactic Spokesman for the UK’s best-known entrepreneur; caretaker of the Virgin brand; space tourism expert: Will Whitehorn is a man at the top of his game.

John Whybrow     Their lessons Chairman Wolseley John Whybrow’s distinguished career in the constantly changing world of electronics is built on solid corporate foundations and principles, with a long-held belief in the importance of listening to employees and customers.

Philip Williamson     Their lessons Former Chief Executive Nationwide Building Society ‘Team Nationwide’ is a subject close to Philip Williamson’s heart; and living out his belief in the power of teamwork has certainly served him to good effect throughout his career.

Andris Zoltners     Their lessons Professor of Marketing Kellogg School of Management Professor Andris Zoltners offers tremendous insight into achieving sales success, including everything from balancing one's territories to putting an end to rank ordering.