Stephen Riggio, Jennifer Schielke, Karim Abed | Office Hours: The Human Experience

Stephen Riggio Stephen Riggio is the former Chief Executive Officer of Barnes & Noble. For over forty years he was a key leader transforming the single flagship New York location into a national retailer that expanded into e-commerce and book publishing. Riggio has served on the boards of the National Book Foundation, the National Down Syndrome Society, and is a founding member of the AHRC New York City Foundation Board. He and his wife live in New York. Jennifer Schielke Jennifer Schielke is the CEO and co-founder of Summit Group Solutions, LLC, an award-winning IT staffing and recruiting firm, and the author of Leading For Impact: The CEO’s Guide to Influencing with Integrity. With over 30 years of experience as a business leader and talent recruitment expert, she has guided her company to become a multi-year Inc. 5000 honoree and a 2023 Inc. Power Partner. Schielke is passionate about leadership development, team engagement, and leading with integrity—principles further shaped by her 20 years of life-on-life ministry. She is a sought-after speaker on leadership, hiring trends, and the job market. Karim Abed As the Founder and CEO of WYR, a men’s clothing brand providing high-quality essentials at a fair price, Karim Abed is passionate about creating premium clothing for men who prioritize fabric and fit. Obsessed with all aspects of driving a successful business—product development, marketing, and growth strategy—Karim has the expertise to back it up. Within four years, he has turned WYR into a thriving clothing startup with a dedicated following. His commitment to quality and innovation continues to set WYR apart in the competitive menswear market.