Legends Live @Citi

Citi hosted National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Bettman for the latest session of Legends Live @Citi. Gary is a legendary figure in sports who transformed the NHL from traditional operations into a modern global enterprise. Through diligent leadership, strategic innovation and steadfast conviction in his vision, he led the NHL to become one of the most prominent sports leagues today. During the session, he shared candid reflections on building a high-performance league, navigating complex issues like labor relations and expansion, and leading one of the most significant transformations in sports history. He also discussed the accelerating impact of technology on fan engagement and the importance of continuous adaptation.

Citi hosted Dell Technologies Chairman and CEO Michael Dell for the latest session of Legends Live @Citi. Michael is one of the most influential entrepreneurs in modern technology. He founded Dell out of his college dorm room and, through scrappy innovation, relentless customer focus and steadfast conviction in his vision, grew it into the global technology powerhouse it is today. During the session, he shared candid reflections on building a customer‑first business, navigating disruption and leading one of the most significant transformations in tech history. He also discussed the accelerating impact of AI, the importance of continuous reinvention and his lifelong commitment to philanthropy alongside his wife, Susan, with a focus on building pathways that change lives throughout the world.

Citi hosted Blackstone Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder Steve Schwarzman for the latest session of Legends Live @Citi. Steve is a legendary figure in finance who transformed Blackstone from a boutique advisory firm into the world's leading alternative investment manager. During the session, he shared candid insights on building a high-performance culture, the entrepreneurial grit required to overcome early failures and the investment themes, like AI and data centers, shaping the future. He also discussed his influential philanthropic work, including the Schwarzman Scholars program designed to shape the next generation of global leaders, and his foundation’s focus on education, medical innovation and the responsible advancement of AI.

Citi hosted investor, business leader and sports team owner Josh Harris for another session of our global speaker series Legends Live @Citi. Josh is a distinguished leader, Founder of 26North and Co-founder of Apollo Global Management. His influence also extends deeply into professional sports, where he leads major franchises and organizations such as the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, Crystal Palace Football Club and Unrivaled Sports. During the session, he shared profound insights from his career, emphasizing the critical role of resilience, strategic investment and community engagement. He detailed his transformative vision for Washington D.C., outlining plans for a $4 billion private investment to construct a new stadium and an entire surrounding community, projected to generate billions in tax revenue, thousands of jobs, and comprehensive amenities including affordable housing, retail, hotels and office spaces. Josh also discussed the evolution of leadership and the unifying power of sports in today's world.

Citi hosted Mattel Chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz for another session of our global speaker series Legends Live @Citi. Ynon Kreiz is a visionary leader who has led the remarkable transformation of Mattel from a traditional toy manufacturer into a global entertainment and intellectual property powerhouse. During the session, he shared insights on the groundbreaking success of the Barbie movie and the strategy behind leveraging iconic brands. He also gave us a glimpse into Mattel’s innovative roadmap, including news regarding the recently announced series based on the Magic-8 Ball and the work the firm is doing to thoughtfully integrate AI for cutting-edge play experiences for future generations.