| About the Author |
Peter Cuneo is a recognized leader in strategic and financial turnarounds. Since 1983, he has completed seven turnarounds of distressed branded businesses in the global media and consumer products sectors, including Clairol, Black & Decker, Remington, and Marvel Entertainment. As President and CEO of Marvel, he led the company to a prominent position in the entertainment industry. He then served as Vice Chairman of the board, providing active strategic leadership as Marvel continued to grow into one of the world’s leading entertainment brands, culminating in a $4.5 billion sale to the Disney Company.
Cuneo has served and continues to serve on the boards of public and private companies, often as chairman. He serves on the board of the National Archives in Washington, DC. Peter was a naval officer and completed two tours in the Vietnam War on a guided missile destroyer. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School.
Joe Garner, deemed the "Ken Burns of the written and recorded word" by talk show legend Larry King, is a six-time New York Times bestselling author renowned for his innovative storytelling and multimedia approach. Garner has collaborated with celebrated figures across industries, including broadcast journalists Walter Cronkite and Brian Williams, Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman, sports broadcast icon Bob Costas, comedy greats Carl and Rob Reiner, and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon. With a unique ability to bring history, culture, and personal legacies to life, Garner remains a leader in the world of nonfiction. |