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Most Powerful People in Business
Top 9 Highlights
In 2025, global business is being reshaped by visionary leaders whose influence extends far beyond corporate boardrooms. This year’s highlights showcase nine trailblazers who are redefining industries, driving technological revolutions, and influencing the global economy at an unprecedented scale. From AI and clean energy to finance and digital platforms, these leaders are setting the agenda for the next decade demonstrating that true power lies in shaping the future.
Top 9 Highlights
Top 1
Jensen Huang – NVIDIA
In 2025, Jensen Huang led NVIDIA to become the first U.S. company ever to cross a $4 trillion market capitalization, powering the global AI revolution and solidifying the company’s role as the digital economy’s backbone.
Top 2
Satya Nadella – Microsoft
Under Nadella’s leadership, Microsoft has transformed into a cloud-first, AI-driven enterprise, serving as a critical conduit for global innovation and infrastructure.
Top 3
Mark Zuckerberg – Meta
Meta’s CEO continues to redefine digital connectivity—from Facebook to the Metaverse—shaping how billions around the world interact and engage.
Top 4
Elon Musk – Tesla, SpaceX, xAI
A visionary entrepreneur whose ventures into electric transport, space exploration, and artificial intelligence are propelling entire industries toward the future.
Top 5
Wang Chuanfu – BYD
The driving force behind BYD’s rise as one of the world’s leading electric vehicle makers—and a key player in the shift toward sustainable transportation.
Top 6
Sundar Pichai – Alphabet (Google)
Pichai is steering Alphabet through the AI era, overseeing innovation in next-gen search, AI development, and cloud infrastructure on a global scale.
Top 7
Ren Zhengfei – Huawei Technologies
Founder of Huawei, he continues to challenge global telecom norms—advancing 5G innovation despite international political barriers.
Top 8
Sam Altman – OpenAI
Altman has helped make AI a mainstream tool—from ChatGPT to enterprise applications—transforming the fabric of global communication and productivity.
Top 9
Jamie Dimon – JPMorgan Chase
As head of the largest bank in the U.S., Dimon remains one of the most consequential voices in global finance and policy discussions.