Gérard R. Vittecoq

Northwest Airlines, Inc. provided commercial transportation services for passengers and cargo. The firm owned and operated domestic and international route networks and serves more than 750 cities in 120 countries. The company was founded in 1926 and was headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development operates as a business development association. The non-profit company is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded in 1990 by Bertrand P. Collomb. M. Peter Bakker has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Burger King Corp. is engaged in the operation and franchise of fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast meals. The company was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in March, 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

The Pillsbury Co. manufactures and distributes food products. Its products include baked goods, biscuits, breads, cookies, crescents, pie crusts, pizza crusts and snacks. The company was founded in 1869 is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce is an organization that advocates for Swiss, American, and multinational business interests. The non-profit company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss company is active in all three major regions of Switzerland, organizing events and conducting comprehensive studies on business-related topics. The organization's special committees provide valuable input into its operations, and its flagship publication, the Yearbook, contains a member directory and a comprehensive collection of facts and figures on Swiss-U.S. business relations. Martin M. Naville has been the CEO of the company since 2004.

Allina Health System, Inc. operates hospitals and clinics. The company was founded by Kaye J. Ehlen in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.