Jeffrey Hyland
CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs
COMPANY: Hilton & Hyland
INDUSTRY: Real Estate
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:
He is currently president of Hilton & Hyland, the distinguished real estate firm in Beverly Hills that he founded with partner Rick Hilton. He has personally handled several billions of dollars worth of transactions in Los Angeles, including Candy Spelling’s estate that was listed at a staggering $150 million and was sold to Petra Ecclestone for $85 million. He is also co-author of the book, The Legendary Estates of Beverly Hills, which discusses the history of some of the most historic homes in Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel Air.
Robert Iger
CATEGORY: Thinkers
COMPANY: The Walt Disney Company
INDUSTRY: Media
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:
As President and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, this is one haute-lister with clout. Iger efficiently runs and balances the matrix of Disney’s divisions. The careful development of ESPN, its animation studios and an alliance with Apple’s former head Steve Jobs are just a few projects that Iger spearheaded in past years. He has also focused a lot of attention on remaking the Company’s ABC television network.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson
CATEGORY: Athletes
COMPANY: Magic Johnson Enterprises
INDUSTRY: Basketball
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:
The retired athlete was one of the NBA’s finest players and the tallest point guard in league history at 6’9”. He now is a commentator for ESPN and participates in HIV education. Magic Johnson Enterprises is a non-profit organization that represents and serves ethnically diverse communities, while the Magic Johnson Foundation develops programs that support the educational, health and social needs of the underprivileged.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
CATEGORY: Power Couples
COMPANY: Television
INDUSTRY: Film
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:
Brangelina is easily one of Hollywood’s most photographed, glamorous and powerful couples. With combined earnings of over $50 million a year, two successful careers in the film and entertainment industry and six children, it’s not hard to see why this couple is so envied. Both Pitt and Jolie are also known for their philanthropic efforts and have spent a lot of time overseas, particularly in Africa promoting awareness for the socio-political issues in the Sudan area.
Nick Jones
CATEGORY: Entrepreneurs
COMPANY: Soho House
INDUSTRY: Hospitality
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:
He’s the founder and CEO of the exclusive Soho House. And although the savvy business executive says he fell into the club scene by accident, it’s no accident that he’s continued to have success in every market that he touches. He’s the man behind six London restaurants: Balham Kitchen & Bar, Barcelona, Boheme Kitchen and Bar, Café Boheme, Cecconi’s and Electric Brasserie.
Quincy Jones
CATEGORY: Thinkers
COMPANY: Qwest Records
INDUSTRY: Music
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:
This big-shot record producer has earned 27 Grammys, including a Grammy Legend Award in 1991. He is also responsible for producing Michael Jackson’s Thriller album. In the summer of 2010, Jones released Q Soul Bossa Nostra, his first album in nearly 15 years, with various popular artists paying tribute to classic Jones’ music.
George Joseph
CATEGORY: Billionaires
COMPANY: Mercury General Insurance Group
INDUSTRY: Insurance
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:
The self-made billionaire developed Mercury General Insurance Group, an automobile and property insurance company, in 1961. Joseph started the company for people having trouble obtaining auto insurance and the company went public in 1985. Joseph stepped down as chief executive in 2006 at age 86.
The Kardashians
CATEGORY: Entertainers
COMPANY: Kardashian Inc.
INDUSTRY: Television/Fashion
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE:
Entrepreneurs, television personalities, models, and socialites, the Kardashians are a celebrity self-branding success story led by equally famous mom-ager Kris Jenner. The Kardashian name has propelled their entrepreneurial ventures – Kim, Kourtney and Khloe’s DASH stores, their clothing line with Sears, a seemingly endless stream of endorsement deals and a television franchise that became the highest-rated series on Sunday nights. Rob is claiming the spotlight with his recently foray into the world of Dancing With the Stars. Even little sister Kendall Jenner, a budding model, has made a name for herself.
Martin Katz
CATEGORY: Jeweler
COMPANY: Martin Katz
INDUSTRY: Jewelry
WHAT MAKES THEM HAUTE: Martin Katz is first and foremost an artist, who has used his vision and passion to design unique and luxurious jewelry. He has a world-class vintage jewelry collection, which inspires his one-of-a-kind creations. His pieces have adorned the necks of leading ladies such as Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett and Nicole Kidman on the red carpet for more than 20 years.
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