David Checketts is the former CEO of Madison Square Garden. Previously he was the head of NBA International and President of the Utah Jazz. He is an active independent investor with focus on the sports and media sectors. He serves on several boards, including that of JetBlue.

Roger Davisson is a former General Partner of Brentwood Venture Capital focusing on information technology and healthcare companies. He is an active independent investor, director and consultant in early-stage and leveraged buyout opportunities.

Rowland Moriarty was a professor at Harvard Business School. He is currently Chairman of Charles River Associates and serves on several boards, including Staples, Inc. and Trammell Crow Company. He is a noted expert in industrial marketing.

Robert Nakasone is the former CEO of Toys R Us. He currently serves on several boards including Staples, Inc. and Making Memories. He is also a former Senior Executive of Osco Drug Stores, a division of Jewel Companies of Chicago.

David Neeleman is the founder, Chairman and CEO of JetBlue. Previously he was a founder and President of Morris Air, a successful Utah-based discount airline that was sold to Southwest Airlines. David was also a founder of WestJet, a Canadian low-fare carrier.

Martin Trust is the president of Brandot International and former president and CEO of Mast Industries, one of the world’s largest international apparel producers. He serves on several boards, including The Limited and Staples, Inc. for which he is the Lead Director.

Steve Wheelwright is a Harvard Business School professor and Senior Associate Dean responsible for HBS publications. He previously served as the Senior Associate Dean responsible for the MBA program. He has authored numerous books and publications with a particular emphasis on strategy and operations.