Endorsements
In Their Own Words
What the world's most consequential chief executives say about Prof. Sonnenfeld and his Yale CEO Summits.
“You've been one of the greatest students of leadership, advocating proper leadership, character, and analysis of boards of directors. You set the standards for the rest of us. We all watch you intensely.”
Jamie Dimon
Chairman & CEO, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
“You were truly brilliant juggling topics and making all the prima donnas in the room feel included and loved. You are an amazing treasure.”
Indra Nooyi
Former Chairman & CEO, PepsiCo
“This top leadership forum is unlike any CEO program I have ever attended. Your format is smart, fast, balanced, and immensely useful. Count me in for every session you invite me to join!”
Ed Bastian
CEO, Delta Air Lines
“I found the discussions both engaging and enlightening and the topics highly relevant. The caliber of attendees from a broad range of businesses speaks to the value of the forum you and your team have created. Congratulations.”
David M. Solomon
Chairman & CEO, Goldman Sachs
“Of all the people in the academic field of leadership, you've really become the dean of leadership for the business community. You are the person with the deepest insights... You show what it means to be an authentic leader, a sound leader, to lead with purpose, and to do the right thing.”
Bill George
Former Chairman & CEO, Medtronic
“You are a smart, amusing guy that gets valuable truths on the table, so I have come to at least 30 of these events... this was the most meaningful and powerful of these valuable programs.”
Stephen A. Schwarzman
Chairman & CEO, Blackstone
“The truth is you've moved from being a great convener of corporate leaders to being one of the most important leaders yourself. There is nothing inherently powerful about the Yale platform... it's all you!! You've earned the influence you have, and you've made a huge, positive difference. And you've set a high bar.”
Lloyd Blankfein
Senior Chairman, Goldman Sachs
“Just in awe... one of the CEOs was just on the chat with me and I told him that if I could come back in another life, I'd want to be you. So impressive.”
Andrew Ross Sorkin
Editor, DealBook, The New York Times; Co-Anchor, Squawk Box, CNBC
“I already knew you were a master choreographer of intellect and business acumen. To witness it live and to participate in it is another thing altogether... it turned out to be a hyper-efficient place for doing business, reconnecting, discovery, and exchanging ideas... Loyalty to you and your summit stretches even to those who can't attend.”
Almar Latour
CEO, Dow Jones & Publisher, The Wall Street Journal
“Mind-blowing, all of who you had in your sessions today.”
Adam Aron
Chairman & CEO, AMC Entertainment
“The discussion was thought-provoking, engaging, and stimulating at the same time. You have a unique ability to convene leaders from all backgrounds so that we all can continue to learn and debate while driving the U.S. economy forward.”
Judy Marks
Chair & CEO, Otis Worldwide
“I loved the wide-ranging, and quite candid, exchange. Thanks for including me.”
Greg Brown
Chairman & CEO, Motorola Solutions
“What an incredible session - that was hard work done well. Thank you for an incredible gathering.”
Robert A. Bradway
Chairman & CEO, Amgen
“Your incredible preparation, energy, and leadership clearly made this unlike any other CEO gathering I have attended, and this sentiment is clearly shared by many... it was an extra treat to be with you and just feel your energy and brilliance up close!”
Steve MacMillan
Chairman, President & CEO, Hologic
“Thank you so much for the memorable event... Another great morning of discussions, and I hope to attend many more.”
Glenn Fogel
President & CEO, Booking Holdings
“Always informative, interesting, and fun.”
Michael Dell
Chairman & CEO, Dell Technologies
“Many thanks. And I have to say, you are a one-man dynamo! Looking forward to future ones.”
James Quincey
Chairman & CEO, The Coca-Cola Company
“You brilliantly led a fascinating, multifaceted conversation on AI. Very well done.”
Patrice Louvet
President & CEO, Ralph Lauren Corporation
“As always, your compelling agenda and gathering of great minds and leaders is exceptional in both breadth and depth. I am very appreciative to have the opportunity to participate, contribute, and learn from others.”
Jonas Prising
Chairman & CEO, ManpowerGroup
“I truly enjoyed being included in your conference -- your forum is really one of the best.”
Albert Bourla
Chairman & CEO, Pfizer
“I've always admired the work that you do, Jeff, and the power of these meetings -- today is no exception. The participation has been terrific. Obviously, business and government leaders need these opportunities to learn from each other.”
Ken Frazier
Former Chairman & CEO, Merck & Co.
“You have taken this to a new level in my mind... You have pushed it forward and created a leadership platform that people have to take note of.”
Greg Fleming
President & CEO, Rockefeller Capital Management
“It is amazing to see/hear the ground you cover with such a diverse group of global leaders representing nearly every segment of the news. You are part Professor, Maestro, Ringleader, and pundit all wrapped into one!”
Alex Gorsky
Former Chairman & CEO, Johnson & Johnson
“I enjoyed the Summit immensely and learned a lot.”
Douglas H. Ginsburg
Senior Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
“I really enjoyed the event today. You do a great job of moving it along and getting everyone involved.”
Ken Moelis
Chairman & CEO, Moelis & Company
“I tend to avoid conferences as they are of limited value. But yesterday's meeting was interesting, thought-provoking, and very valuable from my perspective... you don't let people drone on, and you get to the core of issues and differences in a way that lets the participants understand conflicting points of view.”
Frank Blake
Former Chairman & CEO, The Home Depot
“It is unique -- unscripted and candid perspectives. Hard to find in my world. I am not sure how you prepare for such an event. The breadth of knowledge at your fingertips is awesome.”
Anne Mulcahy
Former Chairman & CEO, Xerox