He is one of the most respected men in Napa Valley. The former real estate developer came to Napa Valley in search of the ideal land to create a world-class wine, and discovered Meadowood, which was founded in 1964 as a private club. While it wasn’t what he was looking for in a winery, he …

He’s CEO of The ONE Group, the hospitality management company that is responsible for some of NYC’s hottest restaurants, nightclubs, and hotels including STK, The Collective, and Tenjune. Segal continues to expand his empire in Manhattan with the opening of Gansevoort Park Avenue and its newly opened Ristorante Asellina.

Though the drama of the Cipriani elders lingers, the young heirs to the empire have already shown determination to take on the family business. This year alone, they have helped open Cipriani 42nd Street and Club 55, along with the newest Cipriani location in Abu Dhabi.

He’s only one of four Master Sushi Chefs in all of Los Angeles and has helped with the success of several establishments, including four Katsuya by Starck and four Katsu-Ya Sushi restaurants.

As a longtime power player in the hospitality industry, Nissenbaum is currently managing director of the prestigious Peninsula Beverly Hills. He was also nominated as a candidate for Hotelier of the Year by Virtuoso’s “Best of the Best” Hotel Awards, which honor the world’s most prestigious hotels and hospitality professionals.