founder

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John Peters, the founder and chief executive of Amberjack, said he is also getting hit with higher fuel surcharges from ocean and air carriers and trucking companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Two sons of Walmart founder Sam Walton—Jim Walton, co-manager of the family office and holding company Walton Enterprises, and Rob Walton, former Walmart chairman, are now among the elite top 10 of the Bloomberg index.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Jesse Berger, Red Bull’s founder and artistic director, who adapted the play with Mr. Page and helmed this production, departs from the original text in tempering Titus’ anger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

At least in the technology sector—which the Berkshire founder has been famously averse to backing—there do appear to be stocks that have been unduly punished by AI and energy worries.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

In the center of the quad stood a bronze statue of the school’s founder.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti