Phoenix Valentine

Phoenix Valentine is the CEO of TLM. Since TLM is the largest company in human history, and since it controls nearly every aspect of human life both in space and on Earth, Valentine is the de facto leader of the human race.

Early Life
Valentine was born to an upper class family in Stamford, Connecticut, United States, Earth. They took an early interest in science, and have stated in interviews that they grew up wanting to be a scientist, working in space. Valentine studied Applied Physics, and holds degrees in Physics, Linguistics, and Business. Valentine speaks English, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and Esperanto.

Career
Valentine started their career at TLM soon after university, as an associate director in the energy systems department at TLM Research. They quickly rose through the ranks, and was eventually promoted to Director of TLM Research. Upon the retirement of the previous CEO, Valentine assumed the role of CEO. Their current salary is $35.8 million per year, and their current net worth is estimated at $940 billion. Valentine is the richest human by a significant margin. Valentine owns a 38% stake in TLM, and holds two seats on TLM's board of directors.

Leadership Style
Valentine has been described as an idealist. Their grand vision for the future of TLM likely stems from their interest in science and research. Valentine has spoken in interviews about their desire for TLM to solve the mysteries of faster than light travel, as well as communication with extrasolar life.

Personal Life
Valentine is relatively secretive about their private life, although it is known that they are married, and have at least one child. Valentine also identifies as non-binary, making them TLM's first and only non-binary CEO.