Sandrine shared the ongoing journey of reimagining the workplace — not as a perfect process, but as a living blueprint. She showed how AEO is designing spaces and systems where culture thrives, creativity flows, and associates feel empowered to do great work, wherever they are.

In his Change Makers session, David dove into how higher education can spark growth and lasting transformation, both on campus and beyond. He discussed how Columbus State works side-by-side with partners to help students discover and pursue careers they didn't even know existed, and how these real-world models create talent strategies that benefit companies and communities alike.

In an era shaped by rapid market evolution, regulatory shifts, and technological breakthroughs, Michael is helping the NYSE — at 233 years young — balance its storied legacy with a future-forward, transformational mindset. In his session, he shared how the NYSE continues to lead financial innovation, navigate historic challenges, and create lasting impact at the intersection of tradition and transformation.

Nike believes the future of sport will be written by female athletes. Wendy spoke about the rise of women's sports, how the landscape and attitude toward women's sports has been transforming, the role Nike has played in that transformation, and what's next to keep putting fuel on the fire to improve all sports.

Kelly shared the story of Root as they navigated the full range of transformation — from humble beginnings, to Ohio's largest IPO, to facing challenging inflationary environments and negative headlines, to ultimately building a comeback. She discussed tough decisions, staying true to a mission, and how taking your own role out of the company can sometimes be the best decision for all.

The story of Adelphi Bank — alongside Jordan's career-long dedication to fostering economic empowerment for the Black community in his hometown — embodies the theme of Change Makers: transformation. He shared how the bank came to be and what it means for economic equality in Columbus.