The CBS Distinguished Speaker Series
The Distinguished Speaker Series (DSS) brings some of the world’s most influential business leaders to CBS for nuanced dialogue on the issues shaping the global economy. Moving beyond the lecture hall, these sessions serve as a laboratory for ideas that drive progress and will build the future of business.
"Don't let anybody talk you out of building your company. Build your dreams."
"AI is helping us do a ton of stuff faster and better, but it isn't necessarily quantified."
“Independent journalism is meant to open your mind, to challenge your perspective, maybe to show you things you didn't already know.”
"A culture is not a set of beliefs, it's a set of actions."
"We’ve extended our lifespan, but not our healthspan."
"There’s that piece of ‘never be a victim’ that becomes very important, take control back of your destiny and what are you going to do about it."
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Ynon Kreiz, CEO, Mattel (Botwinick Prize)
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- António Simões ’01, Group CEO, Legal & General Group
Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Ron Baron, Founder & CEO, Baron Capital
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
- Tim Latimer, Co-founder & CEO, Fervo Energy
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Ju Rhyu '08, Co-founder & CEO, Hero Cosmetics and Vennette Ho ’05, Managing Director, Raymond James
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Jamie Dimon, Chairman of the Board and CEO, JPMorgan Chase & Co.