Mr. Hertzberg was twice unanimously elected on a bipartisan vote as Speaker of the California State Assembly, 2000-2002, and was a candidate for Los Angeles Mayor in the 2005 election missing the runoff by less than 1%. During his speakership, Mr. Hertzberg was instrumental in drafting legislative solutions to the California Energy Crisis. Together with his leadership team, he developed the most comprehensive energy conservation standards in the US as well as led the fight on new environmental standards for renewable energy and a cleaner environment.

Appearing on Nightline, CNN and other national news shows, Hertzberg took thoughtful positions on the many public policy issues facing California and the nation. He was recently featured on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric and she referred to him as a “green” entrepreneur.

As Chairman of G24i, Mr. Hertzberg directs renewable energy policy issues and works on many aspects of company activities.

Mr. Hertzberg was recently named in the Los Angeles Times as “One of the 100 Most Influential People in Southern California”. He was also named in Guardian Magazine as one of the "50 people who could save the planet".

Rijkman Groenink is the former CEO and Chairman of the Managing Board of ABN AMRO. His banking career at ABN Amro was extremely varied with a large part being focused on Private Equity. He was head of the private equity investment committee at ABN Amro for 15 years and in 2004 was named "European Banker of the Year".

Under Mr. Groenink's leadership, the World Environment Center awarded ABN AMRO with the Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development.

Mr. Groenink has been on the Board of NPM Capital, one of the oldest private equity groups in the Netherlands. In 2004, he was named a knight by Queen Beatrix.

Mr. Kantor was U.S. Secretary of Commerce from 1996-1997 and served as U.S. Trade Representative from 1993-1996. He was chairman of President Clinton’s successful election campaign in 1992. Mr. Kantor is a former Member of the Board of Directors of the Monsanto Corporation, Korea First Bank and currently sits on the Board of Directors for CB Richard Ellis.

Mr. Hartnett is responsible for Palm’s sales and customer support for all channels, including retail, distribution, carrier, eCommerce, and Palm’s Retail Stores. Mr. Hartnett is former Executive Vice President of Worldwide Operations, Service, Support, and eCommerce at Handspring, Inc. and served as a member of the merger leadership team for Handspring and Palm.

Mr. Hartnett is also former Senior Vice President of U.S. marketing, support and operations for MetaCreations.