Honoring Leaders Who Make a Difference

April 22, 2026

Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City

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About the 2026 Dinner

On April 22, 2026, the HBS Club of New York hosted its 57th Annual Leadership Dinner at Cipriani 42nd Street. More than 400 alumni and guests gathered to honor distinguished Leaders Who Make A Difference. The evening raised $1.4 million in support of the Club’s operations and pro bono programs that assist nonprofits, startups, and small businesses across the New York community. The funds will also support fellowships for MBA students and scholarships for nonprofit leaders to attend HBS Executive Education programs.

2026 Leadership Dinner Video

2026 Leadership Dinner Photos

Dinner Photos
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(Photos by John Deputy, Katherine Munoz and 5th Avenue Digital Photography)

Dinner Chair

Mark Kingdon, MBA ‘73

Chief Executive and Founder, Kingdon Capital

Honorees

Entrepreneurship Award

Nadia Boujarwah, MBA ’13 & Lydia Gilbert, MBA ’13

Co-Founders, Dia & Co.

Business Leadership Award

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Willie E. Woods, MBA ’93

Founder, President & CEO, ICV Partners, LLC

John C. Whitehead Social Enterprise Award

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Thomas L. Kempner, Jr., MBA ‘78

Executive Managing Member, Keewaydin Investments LLC

57th Annual Leadership Dinner Committee Advisory Group

Lawrence E. Golub, MBA ’84

Golub Capital

Barry Sternlicht, MBA ’86

Starwood Capital Group

Barry Volpert, MBA ’86

Crestview Partners

Past Dinner Photos

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