Ronnie Wiessbrod

Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Advisor, Knowledge Universe

Ronnie Wiessbrod has been the head of strategy for Michael Milken since 2016. He is responsible for advising on emerging technology trends; sourcing investment opportunities; and business development for the universe of for-profit and philanthropic enterprises. This includes serving on the board of the first online travel service built just for business travelers, a member of the board of directors for a medical diagnostics company, and a member of the board of directors for an education technology firm. He also serves as an advisor to one of the world's leading next-generation cybersecurity platforms, the third-largest global financial technology provider, a top supplier of sports data/analytics, and a workforce technology company. Prior to his current role, Ronnie served in development and strategy roles at the Milken Institute. He identified new stakeholders and helped build the Institute's global network of business, government, and philanthropic partners across the globe. Ronnie continues to serve as an advisor to the Milken Institute maintaining relationships in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. He holds a B.A. in economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.