Ian Schrager’s name rings a bell to most everyone, whether you were around for the days of Studio 54 or were one of the first to embrace his concept of hotel lobby socializing. Reputed for setting the standard in the hospitality industry, Schrager left Morgans Hotel Group in 2005 and subsequently started the Ian Schrager …

For more than twenty years, Jonathan Tisch has been Chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels. The son of founder Robert Tisch, he also serves as co-chairman of the board and Member of the Office of the President of the hotel’s parent company, Loews Corporation. A busy man, Tisch is also the Chairman Emeritus of the …

Jason Strauss, Rich Wolf, Noah Tepperberg and Marc Packer are moguls in the nightlife and entertainment industry. This is the team  behind LAVO, the restaurant and nightclub at Las Vegas hotel The Venetian, and AVENUE lounge in Manhattan. In 2003, Strauss founded Strategic Hospitality Group, the marketing and public relations company that is the official …

Emily Rafferty began working at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1975 and now serves at the President of the widely-revered museum – the first woman to ever hold this post. Rafferty manages the day to day operations at the Met.

Better known as Bill, Acquavella is a well-known art dealer. His personal collection includes stunning works by Pablo Picasso and Pierre Matisse. He’s at the helm of Acquavella Galleries on the Upper East Side, which was started by his father, Nicholas Acquavella.