A candid introspective with leadership icons on their personal journeys of struggle and perseverance.
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About the Series
The Bharat Shah Leadership Speaker Series was established at Georgia State’s Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality, in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, by founder and CEO of Noble Investment Group, Mit Shah, in honor of his father, Dr. Bharat Shah, a highly respected and well-known leader and philanthropist.
Over the years, Mit has brought thousands of students and professionals into a living room for candid conversations with leadership icons and their personal journeys of struggle and perseverance.
Tony Ressler to Headline Bharat Shah Leadership Speaker Series at the 2026 Hunter Conference
The Hunter Conference, Noble Investment Group, and Georgia State University are pleased to announce Tony Ressler, Co-Founder, Executive Chairman and Director of Ares Management Corporation and Principal Owner and Governor of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, will join Mit Shah, CEO of Noble, for the annual Bharat Shah Leadership Speaker Series on Tuesday, March 17.
“Tony’s life and career fully embody the belief that lives of meaning and enduring institutions are built through discipline, humility, and long-term vision,” said Mit Shah. “I am deeply proud to call him both a friend and a partner. Across business, education, philanthropy, and professional sports, Tony exemplifies the values this series was created to celebrate.”
Join Us at HUNTER 2026
The 2026 Hunter Conference will take place March 16–18, 2026, at Signia by Hilton Atlanta, once again convening the hospitality industry’s top leaders, investors, and innovators for two full days of thought leadership, networking, and deal-making.
Register for the 2026 Hunter Conference today at www.hunterconference.com.
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