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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Martin has been an entrepreneur since his early youth. In 2003 he founded Globant together with 3 friends, with the
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MARTIN MIGOYA GLOBANT S.A. USA / LATAM
aim of building a Company leader in the creation of innovative software products. Martín has served as Chairman of the board and Chief Executive Officer since 2005. As Globant CEO, Martín drove the company from a small start-up to an organization
with
more
than
8300
professionals and presence in the the Americas, Europe and Asia. Today, Globant is working for world class customers such as Google, Electronic
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Arts, NatGeo, Southwest Airlines and CEO OF THE YEAR LATIN AMERICAN REGION
Coca Cola, among others. Martin is deeply passionate
about
inspiring
future
entrepreneurs, that´s why he frequently CEO OF THE YEAR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
gives lectures at different events and has been on the Endeavor Entrepreneurs panel and La Red Innova. The MIT Sloan School of Management wrote a business case about Globant entitled: “Globant, Leading
the
IT
Revolution
in
Latin
America”, and invited Martin to give lectures to their MBA students. Harvard and Stanford also wrote business cases to study the company. Globant is the first software development company from Latin America to IPO on the NYSE. www.globant.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Nicole Eagan is co-CEO of Darktrace. Her extensive career spans 25 years working for Oracle and early to late-stage growth
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NICOLE EAGAN DARKTRACE USA
companies. Named The Stevie Awards ‘Woman of the Year in Technology’ and one of HMG’s ‘Top 100 Technology Executives to Watch’ in 2019, Nicole has introduced disruptive machine learning to enterprises of all sizes. Under her leadership, Darktrace has won over 100 awards and the company has been named one of Fast Company's ‘Most Innovative Companies’, and a CNBC ‘Disruptor 50’.
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Founded in 2013 by mathematicians from CEO OF THE YEAR CYBER-SECURITY INDUSTRY
the
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of
Cambridge
and
government cyber intelligence experts in the
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University US
and
the
UK,
Darktrace
is
recognized today as the world’s leading AI company for cyber security. Darktrace
is
headquartered
in
San
Francisco and Cambridge, UK, with 40 offices
globally
and
over
1,000
employees. It is privately owned, with investors
including
KKR,
Summit
Partners, Vitruvian Partners, Samsung Ventures, TenEleven Ventures, Hoxton Ventures, Talis Capital, Invoke Capital and Insight Venture Partners. www.darktrace.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Anna-Mieke Anderson is the Founder of MiaDonna & Company, (named after the founder's
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A.M ANDERSON MIADONNA & CO. USA
daughter
Mia
and
mother
Donna). Established in 2005 in Portland, Oregon. the company was born out of Anna-Mieke’s desire to put a modern twist and feminine touch on an industry heavily dominated by men and unethical standards. Anna-Mieke has built a globally admired eco-friendly
jewelry
company
that
continues to push boundaries to create a socially responsible diamond industry. Anna-Mieke has dedicated her life to creating diamonds in a lab environment
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that
are
superior
to
earth-mined
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diamonds in every way while helping
JEWELRY INDUSTRY
children caught in the middle of the unethical harvesting of diamonds. The
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work Anna-Mieke is doing is capturing attention
around
the
globe.
She
is
recognized as an environmental and humanitarian activist and has made history
by
visionary
becoming in
diamond
the
industry.
a
pioneering
laboratory-grown Her
achievements
have earned her various awards and accolades, and her vision to create labgrown
diamonds,
technology
was
even
before
available,
has
the been
recognized by industry organizations. www.miadonna.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Nick Cherukuri is the Founder and CEO of ThirdEye, a leader in Mixed Reality for enterprise,
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NICK CHERUKURI THIRDEYE GEN USA
providing
an
all-in-one
(hardware and software) solution for all industries. While attending the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School earning his bachelor’s degree in Economics and SSE, Nick started an AR/VR club that quickly grew to hundreds of participants. Using his combination of that experience and bringing in talented engineers, Nick created ThirdEye in 2016, which has grown rapidly since. He is an established leader in Augmented and Mixed Reality with multiple patents published in this
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field. He has also given many main stage CEO OF THE YEAR
and panel talks about 5G and AR/MR
INNOVATION
including a panel discussion at CES 2019 about AR’s use for entertainment, and a
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main stage speech at AWE 2019 about AR/MR for enterprise use. Nick has extensive
leadership
and
technical
experience in AR/MR and how 5G will impact AR/MR. ThirdEye Gen creates the next generation of Smart Glasses and Augmented/
Mixed
Reality
Software.
Smart Glasses bring about a new era of hands-free directly
human
interacting
interaction with
–
via
surrounding
objects or placing digital info into your Field of View. www.thirdeyegen.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 In
Spring
2013,
13-year-old
Callum
Griffiths started breeding chicks from his parents' cockerel and hen in the garden.
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CALLUM GRIFFITHS CLYDACH GROUP GREAT BRITAIN
Still in education, he'd use his spare time on evenings and weekends to prepare the chickens to sell at a local market. Soon after he realised the profitability, he saved the money up to buy an incubator for his eggs. An investment of a £55 incubator led to the hatch of hundreds of chickens. 18 months after setting out on the venture, 'Clydach Poultry' was becoming a local success story! Breeding over 3,000 chickens a year, Callum was ready for the
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next step... Not content with the chickens CEO OF THE YEAR
alone, Callum converted one of the
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stables on the farm into a shop where he began to sell chicken food and supplies.
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Today, Clydach is thought to be the fastest growing brand of natural pet food in recent times. Clydach is available in over 300 stores in 12 countries worldwide. The company has won over 13 awards and set the standard for ethics, culture and care in it's sector. He sits on many agricultural and manufacturing boards and committees, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, for services to the industry. www.clydachfarmgroup.co.uk
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Ghana's Quick Credit & Investment MicroCredit Limited is an innovative Financial Services Company with an experienced
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RICHARD NII QUAYE QUICK CREDIT GHANA
Management Team, highly energized workforce and superior service culture. Over the last decade, Quick Credit has lived its mission of helping people grow their businesses. Quick Angels Ghana invests in both potential and existing Ghanaian startups and entrepreneurs by leveraging it's rich experience, strong business networking and expertise to provide strong financial returns (ROI) to entrepreneurs.
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Richard Nii Armah Quaye is a highly CEO OF THE YEAR
successful and experienced entrepreneur
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who is seen by many as one of the most promising young stars on the African
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business landscape. Richard‟s tenacity is to continue championing creativity in new business developments that will expand the profile of Quick Angels Limited and inspire entrepreneurship and
business
excellence
in
Ghana.
Richard Nii-Armah Quaye is a seasoned Chartered
Accountant.
His
business
Quick Credit currently employs over 400 Ghanaians and directly gives loans to over 30,000 Ghanaians without collateral or guarantor. www.quickcreditghana.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Samuel Bistrian grew up in the remote village of Benesti in pre-revolutionary Romania, where he experienced first
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SAMUEL BISTRIAN ROMA BOOTS USA
hand the struggles one faces growing up in poverty. And though Bistrian and his family immigrated to the United States when he was only eight, his parents taught him and his eleven brothers and sisters to never forget their humble beginnings. In 2009 while working at Neiman Marcus he met Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS Shoes. Bistrian was inspired by his story and
in
2010
decided
to
take
the
experience and knowledge he gained
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working in retail fashion and merge it CEO OF THE YEAR
with the humanitarian efforts he held so
FASHION INDUSTRY
close to his heart to create a charity based company that could give back on a
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grand scale. ROMA Boots merges fashion with philanthropy to give poverty the boot. It's mission is to bring impoverished children throughout the world hope, love, and lasting change through aid and education. For every pair of boots sold, a new pair is donated to a child in need. ROMA's ultimate goal is not only to provide aid, but to educate. By doing so it empowers impoverished children around the world to break out of the cycle of poverty. www.romaboots.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 At the helm of the Emterra Group is Emmie Leung who oversees the overall operations,
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EMMIE LEUNG EMTERRA GROUP CANADA
performance
against
key
indicators and growth of the group. Emmie
has
a
knack
for
finding
opportunities and building on them. She founded
the
original
company,
International Paper Industries (IPI) in 1976 in Vancouver soon after graduating from the University of Manitoba with a BA in Commerce. She got the idea to start collecting used cardboard and other printed papers when she was walking around her Winnipeg neighbourhood one day and noticed that businesses were discarding these valuable resources.
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She moved to Vancouver to be closer to CEO OF THE YEAR
core transportation hubs and from that
RECYCLING INDUSTRY
point on she has been a pioneer in the recycling and waste diversion industry.
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Emterra Group is a company of four divisions
offering
municipal
and
industrial, commercial and institutional customers a fully integrated approach to collecting, processing and marketing: Printed Paper and Packaging, Used and Scrap Tires, Stale-dated and Unsaleable Products. We bring innovation, commitm ent and plain old hard work to the task of developing
and
managing
collection and resource recovery. www.emterra.ca
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material
CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 We believe most businesses can receive a better
outcome
form
their
contract
manufacturing projects. That’s why we
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J. PROVENZANO MAKERS NUTRITION USA
formed Makers Nutrition.® Our objective is to make the supplement manufacturing process straightforward for our customers. Most projects are stopand-go
because
of
limited
services
available. This is what separates Makers Nutrition from the crowd—we do it all! Makers Nutrition is structured for success with a team of professionals specializing in
customer
service,
production
management, quality control, graphic
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design,
information
tech,
laboratory
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science, research, and development. You
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will not find a one-stop shop supplement manufacturer with as much efficiency,
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proficiency, and productivity. With our aggressive pricing, highest quality, and unbeatable services, we offer the best value in supplement manufacturing. We emphasize service, product quality, and efficiency. To be competitive in the nutraceutical
manufacturing
industry
today means having the ability to deliver a rewarding service experience. Our staff is
trained
to
listen
attentively
to
customers and communicate effectively. www.makersnutrition.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Mr. Hiroshi Geshiro has been serving as Executive
President,
President
and
Representative Director in DAIFUKU CO.,
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HIROSHI GESHIRO DAIFUKU JAPAN
LTD. since April 2018. He joined the Company in April 1983. His previous titles include
Executive
Officer,
Managing
Executive Officer, Chief Director of Sales in FA & DA Business Unit, Manager of FA & DA Business, Director of FA & DA Business and Chief Director of Global in FA & DA Business Unit. Daifuku Co., Ltd. provides consulting, engineering,
design,
manufacture,
installation, and after-sales services for logistics systems and material handling
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equipment in Japan and internationally.. CEO OF THE YEAR MATERIAL HANDLING INDUSTRY
Based on its industry leading material handling
technologies,
Daifuku
has
pursued streamlined logistics in the CEO OF THE YEAR INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP AWARD
manufacturing, distribution, and service industries and has grown into one of the world's
leading
material
handling
systems provider. Capitalizing on the wealth of technologies and knowledge accumulated
through
our
global
development, we aim to become a Value Innovator that provides customers with optimal and best solutions to enhance their
competitive
advantage.
Daifuku
continuously innovates to revolutionize tomorrow. www.daifuku.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) is one of the largest fund management companies in Malaysia with assets under
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JALIL RASHEED PNB MALAYSIA MALAYSIA
management (AUM) exceeding RM300 billion. PNB's portfolio covers strategic investments in leading corporates, global equities, private investments and real estate.
Permodalan
Nasional
Berhad
(PNB) was established on 17 March 1978 as
one
of
the
Government's
instruments
New
of
Economic
the
Policy
(NEP). Over the last four decades, PNB has grown to become one of the largest fund
management
Malaysia.
Staying
companies focused
on
in our
mandate, we strive to enrich the lives of
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Bumiputeras and all Malaysians for the CEO OF THE YEAR
prosperity of the nation.
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The value of investment goes beyond CEO OF THE YEAR INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP AWARD
creating wealth - it is about creating things that matter. Because for millions of people every day, we are more than skyscrapers, more than just numbers, more than money. We see ourselves through
the
individuals,
people the
we
serve.
businesses,
The the
communities and our nation. For them it is about what we do, and the value that we bring to the community. And who we are that forms the capital that creates lasting change. www.pnb.com.my
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Kieran is the CEO and Co-Founder of Textio, the augmented writing platform. For anything you write, Textio tells you
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KIERAN SNYDER TEXTIO USA
ahead of time who’s going to respond based on the language you’ve used. Textio’s augmented writing engine is designed to attach to any large text corpus
with
outcomes
to
find
the
patterns that work. Prior to founding Textio, Kieran held product leadership roles at Microsoft and Amazon. Kieran has
a
PhD
in
linguistics
from
the
University of Pennsylvania. Her work has appeared in Fortune, Re/code, Slate, and the Washington Post. Your words reveal
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you. The way you write changes how CEO OF THE YEAR
people read you, and how they react.
DATA SCIENCE INDUSTRY
Language creates culture, and it can change the future. What if you could
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write that future? No more staring at a blank page, struggling for the perfect phrase. Just put down your thoughts, and the
words
write
themselves.
Your
language becomes the best version of you. Welcome to augmented writing. If people don’t respond to your emails or apply to your job ads, you can’t hire them. Textio Hire gives you the words you need to attract the people you want to hire, using language that reflects the very best of your values and culture. www.textio.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Dr. R. Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank, is a prominent personality in the banking industry throughout the Middle East, an
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R. SEETHARAMAN DOHA BANK QATAR
economic expert who has achieved recognition for his major contributions to Banking, Trade, Investment, Economics, Environment, Social responsibility, and his Philanthropy work. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds certificates in IT systems and Corporate Management, and achieved a Gold medal standard in his graduation Bachelor of Commerce. He is a recipient of multiple doctorates from leading universities globally. A leading top-tier Bank CEO, he has
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transformed Doha Bank into one of the CEO OF THE YEAR
best performing Banks in the Middle East
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region. He is a high profile economist and is
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regularly
invited
by international
media such as BBC, CNN, FOX, CNBC, Sky News, ABC and Bloomberg to share his views. Doha Bank is one of the largest banks in the State of Qatar and has been consistently registered strong growth. Inaugurated in 1979, Doha Bank provides domestic and international banking servi ces for individuals, commercial, corporate and institutional clients. Doha bank has a strong network of international branches. www.dohabank.qa
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 James Buskowitz has been leading the Buskowitz Group Infrastructure Development, Renewable Energy and Financing
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JAMES BUSKOWITZ BUSKOWITZ GROUP PHILIPPINES
& Investment arm since its inception and has
founded
several
successful
businesses such as Energy Renewables Asia, Inc., Buskowitz Development Inc. and Buskowitz Finance Inc. Within only one year, James was able to establish a strong renewable energy portfolio and acquire over 20% market share within the Renewable Energy sector in the Philippines, more specifically in the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Rooftops. James' view in developing a large renewable asset and infrastructure base is not only for its
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own
development
interests
but
to
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contribute to the low carbon future
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initiative while servicing the growing energy demand challenges facing the
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Philippines and the South East Asia region. James specializes on Project & Corporate Finance, M&A / Investment management; and is also heavily involved in all property aspects including land acquisition, construction, planning and design and asset management. The Buskowitz Group of companies has over 30 years of experience in providing a range of industry leading solutions and services for its highly valued clients. www.buskowitz.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Ms Lum is the Executive Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of Hyflux. Ms Lum started corporate life as a
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chemist with Glaxo Pharmaceutical and left in 1989 to start up Hydrochem (S) Pte Ltd,
the
precursor
to
Hyflux
Ltd.
Managing the Group for more than 25 years now, Ms Lum is the driving force behind Hyflux's growth and business expansion, and is responsible for policy and strategy formulation as well as corporate direction. A former Nominated Member of the Singapore Parliament, Ms Lum is currently a member of the many national
and
international
business
councils. She also sits on the boards of
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International
Enterprise
Singapore,
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Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd
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and Singapore Mediation Centre.
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Ms Lum has received many accolades for
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her
entrepreneurial
including
the
achievements
Nikkei
Asia
Prize
for
Regional Growth 2006, the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 and the
Financial
Times
ArcelorMittal
Boldness in Business Award 2011 for Entrepreneurship.
Ms
Lum
holds
an
Honours degree in Chemistry from the National University of Singapore. Hyflux is a global leader in sustainable solutions, focusing on water and energy. www.hyflux.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 With more than 20 years of experience managing, health
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CHUCK RUNYON S.E BRANDS USA
owning
clubs,
distinguished
and
Chuck himself
franchising
Runyon as
a
has
leading
authority in the field of fitness. Runyon revolutionized the fitness industry when he and Dave Mortensen co-founded Anytime Fitness – an alternative to bigbox
gyms
expensive
which “frills”
typically
that
few
feature members
actually use or need. In contrast, Runyon and
Mortensen
neighbourhood
designed clubs
smaller,
featuring
the
things members want most. Improving the self-esteem of the world.
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That’s the lofty goal of Self Esteem CEO OF THE YEAR
Brands, the parent company of Anytime
FITNESS INDUSTRY
Fitness (the world’s #1 “Top Global” franchise) and Waxing The City, another
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award-winning franchise poised for rapid expansion. Self Esteem Brands is also the parent company to affiliates Provision Security Solutions, Healthy Contributions, PumpOne and Franchise Real Estate. With the vision of improving the selfesteem of the world at its core, Self Esteem Brands seeks to enrich the lives of all of those who interact with our companies in nearly 30 countries on five continents worldwide. www.sebrands.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Valentine Ozigbo is the President/ CEO of Transnational Corporation Nigeria. Prior to this, he was the MD/CEO of Transcorp
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VALENTINE OZIGBO TRANSCORP LTD. NIGERIA
Hotels Plc. owner of theTranscorp Hilton Abuja and Transcorp Hotels Calabar both in Nigeria. He is abanker and accountant with
over
20
commercial,
years’
experience
retail,investment
in and
international banking. Valentine is a graduate of Lancaster University, UK where he bagged aDistinction in M.Sc Finance. He also has an MBA in Banking & Finance and aB.Sc in Accounting both from the University of Nigeria (UNN). Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc
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is a leading diversified conglomerate. We CEO OF THE YEAR POWER GENERATION INDUSTRY
focus
on
acquiring
and
managing
strategic businesses that create long term shareholder returns and socio-
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economic impact. Our business interests are in four strategic sectors: Power, Energy,
Hospitality
and
Agriculture.
Transcorp has a shareholder base of about 300,000 investors, the largest of which is Heirs Holdings Limited, a panAfrican proprietary investment company. Our
notable
businesses
include
the
award-winning Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja; Transcorp Hotels, Calabar; Teragro Commodities Limited, Transcorp Power and Transcorp Energy Limited. www.transcorpnigeria.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Pelaburan Hartanah Berhad (PHB) is a real estate investment holding company, a wholly owned operating subsidiary of
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MAHMUD FAUZI PHB MALAYSIA MALAYSIA
Yayasan Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera. It was established on 8 May 2006 with the aim to boost Bumiputera ownership of prime commercial real estate assets in Malaysia.
Its
key
delivery
vehicle
is
Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera, which is a shariah-compliant unit trust fund. PHB’s core business is to strategically acquire and develop properties at prime locations in Malaysia and to share the benefits
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of
ownership
therefrom
via
issuance of trust units to Bumiputera CEO OF THE YEAR
community through Amanah Hartanah
REGIONAL INVESTMENT INDUSTRY
Bumiputera (AHB). To realise the vision PHB has been actively and prudently
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acquiring prime commercial real estates in major cities around Malaysia. To date, PHB has been accumulated property assets worth more than RM5.8 billion. Before been appointed CEO of PHB, Mahmud Fauzi, had been the Chief Operating Officer since 2007. Prior to joining PHB, Mahmud Fauzi worked for Khazanah
Nasional
Peninsular
Bhd
Plantations Bhd. www.phb.com.my
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and
Bhd,
Island
Golden
&
Hope
CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Mantu is an international group providing guidance and services to businesses and entrepreneurs. It has more than 6,500
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OLIVIER BROURHANT MANTU FRANCE
people from 95 different nationalities, spread across 5 continents and more than 55 countries. Mantu stands beside businesses and entrepreneurs to help them fulfil their dreams, achieve their ambitions and realize their projects. Mantu bolsters their growth, enables their development and supports their transformation. A key trait shared by all successful,
future-proof
businesses
is
their ability to adapt to change in real time, anticipate change even, and to always remain at the cutting edge of
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innovation.The
boldness,
agility
and
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flexibility that were always at the heart of
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our model, part of our DNA as a company, are the defining qualities of tomorrow’s
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business champions. Prior to Mantu, Olivier has held a variety of
leadership
Associate
roles:
Director
Manager within
and Altran
Technologies and Management Program Director and Country Manager at Alten. Olivier
is
an
INSA
Lyon
School
of
Engineering graduate and an EM LYON Business School MBA holder. Olivier has received the prestigious EY entrepreneur of the year 2016 award. www.mantu.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Dave founded Cloud Cruiser in 2009 to create the industry’s first solution to meter and manage cloud usage and
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DAVE ZABROWSKI DATACORE USA
costs. The company has grown to be the recognized
leader
delivering
unique
offerings to take full advantage of the low cost promise of the cloud for enterprises and service providers worldwide. Prior to Cloud Cruiser Dave spent 16 years with HP where he was VP and General Manager of the Enterprise Computer Organization. Prior, he was GM of several successful start-up businesses at HP, including growing the retail notebook PC revenue from zero to $1B in three years. Dave was elected a Corporate VP by HP’s
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board of directors at the age of 33, at the CEO OF THE YEAR
time the youngest in the history of the
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company. After leaving HP, Dave was CEO of Neterion where he led the
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company from an early start-up to the market
share
leader
in
networking
virtualization and secured OEM contracts with HP, IBM, EMC, Hitachi and Fujitsu. Dave earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue and an MBA from UCLA. DataCore bridges the gap between the enterprise’s need to achieve real-time business and to leverage current and future IT assets to maximize utilization. www.datacore.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Michel Vounatsos is CEO of Biogen. He joined Biogen in 2016 as Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer after
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MICHEL VOUNATSOS BIOGEN GMBH SWITZERLAND
a 20 year career at Merck. While at Merck, he held leadership positions of increasing responsibility in Europe, China, and the U.S., driving significant and consistent growth
across
multiple
geographies.
Most recently, he served as President, Primary Care Business Line and Merck Customer
Centricity
leading
Merck’s
global primary care business unit, a role which encompassed Merck’s cardiologymetabolic, general medicine, women’s health
and
biosimilars
groups,
and
developed and instituted a strategic
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framework for enhancing the company’s CEO OF THE YEAR BIOTECH INDUSTRY
relationships
with
key
constituents,
including providers, payers and retailers and governmental bodies throughout the
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world. Earlier in his career, Mr. Vounatsos held management positions at CibaGeigy. Mr. Vounatsos received his C.S.C.T. certificate
in
Medicine
from
the
Universite Victor Segalen, Bordeaux II, France, and his M.B.A. from the HEC School of Management in Paris. At Biogen, we develop, market and manufacture therapies for people living with serious neurological, autoimmune and rare diseases. www.biogen.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 At Helsinn, our vision is to help people with cancer get the most out of every day.
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GABRIELE BRAGLIA HELSINN S.A SWITZERLAND
We
are
committed
to
making
everything we do — from the products we choose
to
license
to
the
exacting
standards we apply as a pharmaceutical manufacturer— count towards the best supportive care for cancer patients. For over 40 years, Helsinn has followed its core values of quality, integrity and respect, to grow into an international business committed to improving the lives of people with cancer Helsinn is headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland. The company has a global presence with a 360° approach of quality, state-of-the-
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R&D
and
world-class
production
facilities in Switzerland and Ireland and a growing presence in the USA and China. "When my father, Dr. Gabriele Braglia, founded Helsinn in 1976, he had a simple pharmaceutical
licensing
business
in
mind. Now, over 40 years later, we’ve grown
to
over
700
committed
employees, and around 80 commercial and marketing partners, that are helping us create a large portfolio of cancer-care therapies. As we move forward, we will never forget our fundamental objective: to build better todays for every person affected by cancer." Riccardo Braglia,. www.helsinn.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Whether you’re a big pharma company outsourcing
a
key
stage
of
your
production or a small to medium sized
TOP 50 CEO
THOMAS ELDERED RECIPHARM AB SWEDEN
specialty firm seeking support in the development, transfer and production of a product, we’re a reliable option. By helping to manage the complexity of processes
and
projects,
we
reduce
the risk for our clients. Our company unites over 20 facilities across 10 different countries, offering a range of services across two areas: Development and Technology - We offer pharmaceutical
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from CEO OF THE YEAR PHARMA MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
seven
drawing
on
development
of our a
range
global of
services facilities,
proprietary
technologies and intellectual property (IP). We have four Centres of Excellence
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focused on drug substances, inhalation products,
oral
solids
and
analytical
services. Manufacturing - We offer seamless tech transfer from our development facilities and provide commercial supply of a wide range of formulations including semisolids,
solids,
steriles
and
inhalation
technologies. The business area consists of two segments: Steriles &Inhalation and Solids & Others. www.recipharm.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 TRASCO Bremen GmbH is one of the world's leading commercial armoured vehicle providers, which has a rich history
TOP 50 CEO
SERGEJ LIZUN TRASCO BREMEN GERMANY
spanning over 35 years and is specialized in OEM supplying projects, armoured limousines, for
sedans
governmental
and
and
SUVs
commercial
clients. The brand is synonymous with the most advanced armored vehicles and individually tailored motor cars made in Germany. Our philosophy is to serve our international
clients
with
the
best
technology based on globally renowned German craftsmanship and the most reliable processes within the industry. AWARDS
Committed to excellence. For more than CEO OF THE YEAR
three and a half decades, armored
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
vehicles build in Bremen-Germany have embodied the individual requirements of
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international clients in need of mobile security – by converting SUV´s, sedans and luxury limousines into the most secure vehicles. Our know-how lies in making
things
already
perfect
even
better. This
is
manifested
by
a
wealth
of
innovative German craftsmanship, our reliable armored
designs, steel work,
mechatronics, as well as our functional interior designs. www.trasco-bremen.de
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 What originally started as a forge back in 1705 is now a global company with outstanding, comprehensive experience
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LOTHAR HOLDER GOLDHOFER AG GERMANY
and powers of innovation. Every day we now forge plans to develop extremely robust and intelligent solutions for onroad, off-road and airport operations for heavy-duty transport and special cargo haulage. We are well known worldwide with our international reputation for effective solutions in the challenging field of heavy-duty and special transport. Our uncompromising,
application-oriented
vehicle design is combined with the highest-possible quality manufacturing as well as our customer-oriented sales
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and service. CEO OF THE YEAR AUTOMOBILE OEM INDUSTRY
The results are vehicles which are finely tuned
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for
your
intended
utilization.
Manufacturing based on the highestpossible technological standards with the
objective
to
provide
extremely
economical and highly reliable use in use. No matter how long and heavy the load or how complicated the job, we keep things moving. Goldhofer has maintained its
standing
in
the
face
of
global
competition for generations. Our drive is not only to consolidate this position, also at a time of global economic challenges, rather to expand it further. www.goldhofer.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Aspen Avionics’ President and CEO, John Uczekaj, has over 35 years of experience in the avionics industry, starting out as an
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JOHN UCZEKAJ ASPEN AVIONICS USA
engineer at Boeing and moving into key management positions at Sperry and Honeywell. While at Honeywell, John was made executive vice president and general manager of the Aerospace Electronics Systems division. Immediately prior to joining Aspen, John was president and COO
of
The
received
NORDAM
the
Group.
Aviation
John
Industry
Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012 from the Living Legends of Aviation and was inducted into the Living Legends of
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Aviation in 2013. CEO OF THE YEAR AVIATION INDUSTRY
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers
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Association (GAMA). Mr. Uczekaj holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer
Engineering
from
Oregon
State University and an MBA from City University, Seattle, Washington. John is an instrument rated private pilot. Aspen Avionics, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico,
was
enthusiasts
in
specializes
in
founded 2004.
by
aviation
Aspen
Avionics
bringing
the
most
advanced technology and capability into General Aviation cockpits—and budgets. www.aspenavionics.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Utopia is a world leading text analytics expert. Based on artificial intelligence, data mining and machine learning, our
TOP 50 CEO
MARI. S PAUKKERI UTOPIA ANALYTICS FINLAND
text analytics tool provides user-friendly, intuitive and time-saving shortcuts for a wide
variety
of
text
classification,
clustering and documentation needs. Utopia Analytics provides the finest AI services on the planet. Our vision is to change the way user-generated content is used and managed. Utopia Analytics is comprised of text analytics, software
artificial
intelligence
development
experts.
and With
several doctoral scientists and masters-
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level professionals in our team, our CEO OF THE YEAR
heritage is solidly rooted in a background
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INDUSTRY
of academic research. Our experience in data science, business intelligence and
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computational linguistics allows us to turn your user-generated content into measurable results for your business. Our customers enjoy better quality of social content,
increased
engagement
and
improved conversion. We provide tools and services that enable our customers to analyse text content automatically. With the help of text analytics, data mining and machine learning, our tools are automated, fully customizable and easy to implement – all powered by Utopia AI. www.utopiaanalytics.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Quah Ley Hoon is the CEO of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. Prior to this, she was with MediaCorp as Chief
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QUAH LEY HOON MPA SINGAPORE SINGAPORE
Editor in Channel NewsAsia. She has more than 12 years of work experience in the public sector ranging from economic policies to environmental and social policies, including the US - Singapore Free Trade Agreement, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the National Population Secretariat. Ley Hoon is on the board of Energy Market Authority, Movement for the Intellectually
Disabled
of
Singapore
(MIND), National University of Tropical
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Marine Science Institute and Centre for CEO OF THE YEAR
Maritime Studies, Singapore Maritime
MARITIME AND PORTS INDUSTRY
Arbitration Chamber, Singapore Maritime Foundation, Singapore Maritime Institute,
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and the Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine. She graduated with a MBA from IMD Business School in Switzerland in 2010, and a Masters in Economics from the University of Pantheon Sorbonne, France in 2000. She also holds a degree on
Psychology
from
University
of
Southern Queensland. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port/ maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and Maritime Rep. www.mpa.gov.sg
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 'I am extremely proud of "our" family business, our people and our products. Entrepreneurship is in our genes and we
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WARDEN ZUKETTO FARM FRITES NETHERLANDS
stimulate this every day, making mistakes must be possible! We work together on the basis of trust, respect and listening to colleagues is key. We feel that we're the owner of our tasks and take the responsibility that goes with it. All this leads to a great result! Friends, Fries and Fun, that's what I'm going for.' Warden Zuketto, CEO. Farm Frites was founded in 1971, built on
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sound rural
values such
as purity,
authenticity,
family and agricultural
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ability. As a company, we care for the
FOOD AND SNACKS INDUSTRY
natural environment and the extended communities around us, and strive to
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serve
the
consumers,
interests farmers,
of
customers,
employees
and
neighbours. For over 45 years we have invested in development,
breeding,
selection,
processing and packaging of potato products
and
today
are
proud
to
be world experts. We are driven by the philosophy that quality always comes first and that a delighted customer is our best ambassador. www.farmfrites.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Praveen Ghanta is responsible for the
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PRAVEEN GHANTA HIDDENLEVERS USA
HiddenLevers
engine
and
development.
Praveen
has
background
in
financial
product a
deep
technology,
having built credit derivatives trading and
risk
management
systems
at
Deutsche Bank. Previously, he founded and led SmartWorkGroups, an online collaboration startup, until its acquisition by Intralinks (NYSE:IL) in July 2000. Praveen authors truecostblog.com, which looks at economics and government policy through the lens of cost-benefit analysis, and also serves on the Board of Councilors for the Carter Center. He is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute
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of Technology with Bachelor’s degrees in CEO OF THE YEAR FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY CEO OF THE YEAR TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP AWARD
computer science and economics, and a Master’s degree in computer science. HiddenLevers provides next level apps for the wealth management space. With over $500 billion in assets on our platform,
HiddenLevers
offers
client-
facing and home office solutions aimed at executives, financial advisors, asset managers, and portfolio managers. The cloud-based platform includes a cuttingedge macro-scenario library, portfolio stress
testing,
investment
model
proposal
construction,
generation,
and
enterprise risk and revenue monitoring. www.hiddenlevers.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Steve Booth is President & CEO and a member of the board of directors of Baird Financial Group and affiliated entities.
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STEVE BOOTH BAIRD FINANCIAL USA
Steve Booth joined Baird’s Investment Banking group in 1994, went on to lead its Industrial and Global M&A teams and, in 2004,
became
head
of
Investment
Banking, a position he held until January 2014. Steve was named Chief Operating Officer of Baird in early 2013, became President & COO in 2014 and CEO in 2016. Prior to joining Baird, Steve was at Kidder, Peabody & Co. in its Chicago Corporate Finance Office. Steve received his MBA degree
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from
the
Kellogg
School
of
Management at Northwestern University CEO OF THE YEAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY
and
holds
a
Bachelor
of
Business
Administration in finance and a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Southern
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Methodist University. He serves on the Board of Directors of The Water Council, the United Performing Arts Fund, United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County, and the Carmen School of Science
and
Technology.
Steve
also
serves on the Executive Board of Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences at SMU, the Executive Board of the Cox School of Business at SMU, and the Board of Regents of the Milwaukee School of Engineering. www.rwbaird.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Internationally
recognised
expert
in
microbial biofuel production, particularly biobutanol. Professor Tangney is Director
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MARTIN TANGNEY CELTIC RENEWABLES GREAT BRITAIN
of
the
Biofuel
Edinburgh
Research
Napier
Centre
University,
at
which
conducted the innovative research to develop the fermentation technology being
commercialised
by
Celtic
Renewables. Martin advises the Scottish Government on biofuels, and represents the government on its MOU with India on Renewable Energy. Martin is a prominent international speaker in the biofuel area and regularly features in the media, and his international profile, domain expertise and connections will be hugely beneficial
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to Celtic Renewables Ltd. CEO OF THE YEAR RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY
Celtic Renewables Ltd is an innovative start-up
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company
formed
to
commercialise a process for producing a superior next generation biofuel and other high value sustainable products, from
the
industries.
by-products The
of
company
biological has
been
adopted as a client by the Scottish Enterprise High Growth Start-up Unit, who recognise this as an SME with potential for an industry of scale. The company also carries the support of the Scottish Whisky Association and the Government. www.celtic-renewables.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 At
Tetakawi
(formerly
The
Offshore
Group), our mission is to provide our clients, employees and communities, the
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LUIS F SELDNER III TETAKAWI MEXICO
means
to
reach
their
maximum
potential. We do that by creating worldclass building making
manufacturing innovative a
positive
environments, teams, impact
and
by
in
the
communities where we operate. In 2019, we began our 33rd year in business with the consolidation of all of our brands into one: Tetakawi. With 24,000 employees in Mexico and the U.S., 75 client companies from around the world, the major launch of 2 new
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manufacturing communities in Mexico, CEO OF THE YEAR
and new product offerings, Tetakawi
OFFSHORE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
embodies the strengths and experience that companies have come to rely on
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through our traditional brand names – The Offshore Group, Maquilas Teta Kawi, Manufacturas
Zapaliname
and
The
Offshore Group Bajio. Under our new Tetakawi branding, we will continue to provide the top tier expertise and service you expect, while creating a unified, streamlined experience for helping your company launch, operate, and thrive in Mexico.
Tetakawi
has
been
helping
companies, employees, and communities reach their potential in Mexico since 1986. www.tetakawi.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Duangjai Asawachintachit, the Secretary General
of
the
Thailand
Board
of
Investment (BOI), was promoted to the
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D. ASAWACHINTACHIT THAILAND B.O.I THAILAND
position in October of 2017 after having served as a Deputy Secretary General of the BOI for seven years, and as Assistant Secretary General for two years. She first joined the BOI in 1984, working in the Project Development Division. Between 1987 and 1989, she took a leave of absence to pursue her Master’s degree. Upon
her
return,
she
was
in
the
International Affairs division, where she became the Chief of the North American and Multilateral Affairs Section, and later Chief of the Overseas Investment Unit.
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In 1998, she was promoted to become the
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Assistant Director of the International Affairs Division, and in 2000, became
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Director of the BOI’s Paris Office where she was responsible for attracting inward investments
from
Portugal,
Spain,
Switzerland, France and the Benelux countries. Prior to her promotion to the position of the BOI’s Assistant Secretary General, she was the Director of the BOI's Investment Marketing Bureau from 2005 until 2008. Ms. Asawachintachit earned her Bachelor of Arts from Chulalongkorn University, and MBA in finance and business from Indiana University, USA. www.boi.go.th
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Jorge Cortell: Serial entrepreneur (x8); Oxford (Computing), MIT (Entrepreneur); Formerly: pro basketball player; visiting
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JORGE CORTELL KANTERON SYSTEMS SPAIN
professor; European Union Expert on Social Investment. Kanteron Systems is a privately held Healthcare
Information
Technology
–
Computational Bioinformatics company founded in 2005 that helps healthcare providers manage imaging and genomic data effectively for precision medicine applications at the point of care. With offices in Madrid (Spain), and European HQ in Valencia (Spain), and subsidiaries in
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UK
and
USA,
Kanteron
Systems'
solution has already been deployed over CEO OF THE YEAR
500 times in 12 countries, at some of the
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
world's largest healthcare networks like the NHS in the UK, ISSSTE in Mexico, or
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EsSalud in Peru. HDO's are ramping up their investments in tools like genomics sequencing
technologies,
multimodal
radiology, and digital pathology, both to support their clinical-care mission and to further
research
in
personalized
medicine. Until now, HDOs relied on individual
stand-alone
systems
to
manage all that data. With Kanteron Systems
Platform
clinicians
and
researchers in HDOs can finally leverage a unified and modular system. www.kanteron.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Kushki is a payment platform tailor-made for Latin America that uses local logic and
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ARON SCHWARZKOPF KUSHKI USA / LATAM
pricing
and
can
be
rapidly
integrated. Kushki combines a complete payment solution,With secure, agile and simple
technology
that
increases
conversion. We process more than $ 30 billion dollars a year, through PCI Level 1 certified technology. We constantly innovate and are at the forefront of the latest technologies in the industry. Our mission is to reduce the use of cash in Latin America, offering businesses like yours integral, safe and easy-to-use
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technology; so
you
can
accept digital payments with operational CEO OF THE YEAR PAYMENT PROCESSING INDUSTRY
efficiencies
and
reducing
costs. We
believe that accepting payments should not be a concern for your business. We
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work so that you concentrate on the important thing, your clients; We handle the payments. Kushki
offers
multichannel
payment
processingin real time and integrated into social networksfor today's mobile and social consumer. An integrated and converged
payment
platformcovering
physical store channels, e-commerceand m-commerce, it is vital to boost growthin a hypercompetitive market. www.kushkipagos.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 After spending 15 years helping people get
involved
technology,
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TOM MATZZIE CLEANCHOICE ENERGY USA
in
politics
through
Tom
wanted
to
do
something more about climate change. He had a vision to make renewable energy accessible for all, and founded CleanChoice Energy to do just that. When he’s not in the office, you might find Tom on the Chesapeake Bay with his family. CleanChoice Energy was started with the goal of making clean energy accessible to everyone. Since 2012 we’ve grown to become one of the fastest growing businesses in America, as ranked on the Inc. 500 and Deloitte’s Technology Fast
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500™. Every day we continue to work to CEO OF THE YEAR CLEAN ENERGY INDUSTRY
fulfill our mission by making it easy for consumers
to
choose
100%
clean,
pollution-free energy from regional wind CEO OF THE YEAR TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP AWARD
and solar farms. Our mission since day one has been to make
clean
energy
accessible
for
everybody. With CleanChoice Energy you don’t need to install solar panels or even own your home, apartment, or business space to reduce your impact on the environment.
You
simply
make
the
switch, and we make sure all the energy you use is replenished on the grid with 100% clean wind and solar power. www.cleanchoiceenergy.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Joy Organics was created with a clear initiative:
to
products
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develop
through
premium innovation
CBD and
excellence, with service to match.This dedication
to
product
quality
and
customer care stems from CEO and CoFounder
Joy
Smith’s
journey
with
CBD.
own As
a
personal mother,
grandmother and humanitarian, she has always wanted to bring comfort and compassion to as many people as she could reach. Her serendipitous discovery of CBD fell perfectly in line with this passion.As she started to struggle with sleep and other issues, Joy began looking for natural support for her body. Her son,
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Gerrid, mentioned she may find what she CEO OF THE YEAR
was looking for with CBD. Joy purchased
CBD INDUSTRY
many products from many brands, but only a couple of them provided positive
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effects. Little did she know that would be the beginning of an incredible journey. Whether she is waking up at 5 a.m. to serve breakfast to the homeless or raising money to help starving children around the world, Joy is happiest when serving others.In addition to the work she does with Joy Organics, Joy is also a speaker. This role has brought her around the world, where she gives hope to women everywhere she speaks. www.joyorganics.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 While working closely with the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team, Liquid I.V. Founder & CEO Brandin Cohen saw
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BRANDIN COHEN LIQUID I.V. USA
firsthand the scarcity of natural, truly effective electrolyte drinks for those living active lifestyles. Inspired, he partnered with
a
group
of
world-renowned
nutrition scientists to create Liquid I.V. Hydration
Multiplier
breakthrough
science
and of
the Cellular
Transport Technology, or CTT™—a delivery system that drastically improves the speed and efficiency of water absorption. Liquid I.V. started hitting the shelves, and promptly flying off them.
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For every purchase of Liquid I.V., we CEO OF THE YEAR
donate a serving to someone in need
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT INDUSTRY
around the world. Over 2 Million Sticks have been donated over the years. It all
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started
with
the
devastating
2010
earthquake in Haiti, when Brandin Cohen learned about the extreme conditions in the
slums
of
Port-au-Prince.
Deeply
moved by the stories he read, he raised the money to send 20,000 meals to the city in a 30-day period. The success of this venture showed him that, when we harness the power of community, we have the power to make a real difference. It also inspired the company’s lifelong mission to give to people in need. www.liquid-iv.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Ajith J. Pillai (AJ) infuses Nous with his passion for excellence, leadership and entrepreneurship. AJ focuses on helping
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AJITH J.PILLAI NOUS INFOSYSTEMS INDIA
Nous evolve as a leading player in the marketplace, and strives to enrich the technology and business practices with a diversity of thought and strategy. AJ has an MS in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Business Admin from the University of Illinois, US. Nous Infosystems is a Global Information Technology company providing software solutions & services for Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), Healthcare and Retail customers. Having been in the
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industry for over 2 decades, Nous works CEO OF THE YEAR IT SERVICES INDUSTRY
with
Fortune
500
&
Global
2000
companies and has offices in USA, UK, Canada, Germany & India. Nous' core
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offerings include Product Engineering Services,
Application
Development
&
Maintenance, Independent Testing and Infrastructure Management Services. CSR is one of the key pillars of Nous’ corporate values.
We at Nous Infosystems, are
proud to have been named recipient of numerous
industry
accolades
and
ranking over the years. Recently CIO Review magazine listed Nous among the ‘20 Most promising Microsoft Technology Partners – 2015.’ www.nousinfosystems.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 David Anderson is the CEO and President of Mimo Monitors. An engineer by trade, David has grown Mimo Monitors to a
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DAVID ANDERSON MIMO MONITORS USA
global
leader
in
small
touchscreen
monitors, displays, and tablets. Holding a variety of roles throughout his career ranging from a business development executive to a director of technical solutions, and test engineer manager, allowed David to have a unique lens on all aspects of the business. With a handson approach, deep understanding in technology,
and
knowledge
in
the
importance of building a brand, David believes in placing an emphasis on customer service while creating high
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quality and innovative products with a CEO OF THE YEAR
solutions-oriented approach.
AUDIO VISUAL INDUSTRY
Mimo Monitors, established in 2008, is a CEO OF THE YEAR INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP AWARD
global expert and industry leader in small touchscreen
monitors,
displays,
and
tablets. Designed with a solutions-first approach, we believe in creating small footprint and high value displays that drive innovation and provide a seamless experience for digital signage, conference rooms, kiosks, point of purchase, point of sale, hospitality, retail, and more. Our world-class team has deployed solutions in locations throughout the world for Fortune 500 and leading brands. www.mimomonitors.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 In 2009, entrepreneur, choreographer, dancer, and software engineer Miral Kotb combined her passion for dance and
TOP 50 CEO MIRAL KOTB ILUMINATE USA
computers
to
create
iLuminate,
the
entertainment technology company that combines
state-of-the-art
technology
with exhilarating dancers who perform in the dark to create the ultimate audience experience. Miral received her degree in Computer Science from Columbia University while honing her dance skills in New York City. Upon graduating she secured a position with Bloomberg L.P. as a senior software engineer, then entered the world of
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mobile application development. Her CEO OF THE YEAR
work as a dancer and choreographer has
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
been presented at numerous venues worldwide. Miral had a vision of dancers
CEO OF THE YEAR TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP AWARD
wearing
costumes
that
illuminated
wirelessly to compliment the music and choreography—wireless technology that could be controlled from the palm of one’s hand. Developing iLuminate was the perfect way to combine her uniquely different worlds and follow her passion. iLuminate took audiences by storm in 2011 when America voted it to be one of the top finalists on the hit television show, America’s Got Talent. www.iluminate.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Najla Al Shirawi has more than 21 years of investment banking experience. Having been part of SICO since 1997, she was
TOP 50 CEO
NAJLA AL SHIRAWI SICO BANK BAHRAIN
appointed CEO in 2014 following her appointment as deputy CEO in 2013. Najla served with Geneva-based Dar AlMaal
Al-Islami
Trust,
where
she
established private banking operations for the Group in the Gulf region. Najla is a Board member at the Bahrain Economic Board (EDB) and a Chairperson on the Board
of
Directors
subsidiaries:
for
SICO
two
Funds
SICO
Services
Company (SFS) in Bahrain and SICO Financial Brokerage in Abu Dhabi. She is also an Independent Board Member of
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Eskan Bank BSC(c), Bahrain and a Board CEO OF THE YEAR
Member
INVESTMENT BANKING INDUSTRY
Scheme,
of
the
Deposit
Bahrain,
Protection
the
Bahrain
Associations of Banks, and the Bahrain CEO OF THE YEAR INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP AWARD
Institute of Banking and Finance. She holds
an
MBA
and
a
BA
in
Civil
Engineering from University of Bahrain. SICO is a leading regional asset manager, broker and investment bank with more than
USD
2.1
management
bn
in
(AUM).
assets
under
Today
SICO
operates under a wholesale banking licence from the Central Bank of Bahrain and also oversees three wholly owned subsidiaries www.sicobank.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Sam Chaudhary is co-founder and CEO of ClassDojo, one of the world's fastestgrowing education tech companies.
TOP 50 CEO
SAM CHAUDHARY CLASSDOJO USA
ClassDojo is a school communication platform that teachers, students, and families use every day to build close-knit communities by sharing what’s being learned in the classroom home through photos, videos, and messages. At ClassDojo, we want to transform education for every kid in the world. To do this – and do it soon – we have a simple plan: connect teachers, parents, and students in every classroom, and work with them every day to bring the
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best ideas into their classrooms.It's not CEO OF THE YEAR EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
about creating an “ideal” classroom, a one-size-fits-all
model
that
everyone
must fit, because there's no such thing. CEO OF THE YEAR TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP AWARD
Instead, we believe that teachers, parents and students should have the power to create an incredible classroom that is best for them. And, we believe that when you give good people simple ways to do the right things, amazing things will happen. That's how we believe we can transform education. Together, helping every teacher, parent, and student in the world create an incredible classroom. ClassDojo is actively used in 95% of all K8 schools in the U.S. and 180 countries. www.classdojo.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 As a high school math teacher, Vigeant asked himself a simple question: How can I take the knowledge our students
TOP 50 CEO
FRANCIS VIGEANT KNOWATOM USA
need and make it matter to them? His answer
was
building
its
to
create
core
KnowAtom,
architecture
and
platform alignment around the idea of making science, engineering, and math relevant. Vigeant has taught science, engineering, and
mathematics
to
kindergarten
through twelfth-grade students in a variety of learning environments, ranging from college prep and honors classrooms to
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self-contained,
team-taught,
and
inclusion settings. His focus on scientific CEO OF THE YEAR EDUCATION INNOVATOR AWARD
and engineering practices and their relationship schools
CEO OF THE YEAR TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP AWARD
to
process
become
has
helped
in
science
leaders
education, based on state assessments. Vigeant
is
a
strong
believer
in
empowering professional teachers and has
created
Community
Professional
models
for
Learning
large
urban
districts. Vigeant’s achievements have been
recognized
by
the
American
Federation of Teachers’ publication, The Advocate, as an educational innovator. Vigeant serves as President of STEM Synergy, an NGO coordinating over $25M in STEM education investments in Africa www.knowatom.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Badia
Farms
is
starting
a
farming
revolution in the UAE with the GCC’s first indoor vertical farm. We have a growing
TOP 50 CEO
OMAR AL JUNDI BADIA FARMS UAE
reputation for supplying the finest microgreens
and
restaurants,
herbs
to
caterers
Dubai’s
top
chefs.
Our
and
mission is to close the gap between the farm and the chef’s kitchen. Our passion for fresh, locally grown produce is what drives us. And the demand for gourmet leafy greens all year-round is what has inspired us. Using the latest hydroponics technology, we
are
growing
delicious,
nutritious
micro-greens and herbs without sunlight,
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soil,
or
pesticides.
Our
revolutionary
CEO OF THE YEAR
farming methods use up to 80 percent
VERTICAL FARMING INDUSTRY
less water, they are energy-efficient and sustainable.
CEO OF THE YEAR TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP AWARD
By
joining
the
farming
revolution, we are meeting the demand from Dubai’s top restaurants for fresh and natural food. We specialise in growing micro-greens and herbs that are hugely popular with gourmet chefs. While crops are regularly imported into the UAE, transportation takes its toll on their taste, aroma and appearance. At Badia Farms, we grow fresh culinary produce 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our produce is harvested just hours before it reaches the kitchens of hotels and restaurants. www.badiafarms.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 OQ is a world-class integrated energy company with roots in Oman. We cover the entire value chain from exploration
TOP 50 CEO
MUSAB AL MAHRUQI OMAN OIL COMPANY OMAN
and production through to marketing and distribution of end-user products. Our fuels and chemicals are sold in over 60 countries worldwide, making us a global leader in the sector. Our strategic integration journey has formed one of the Sultanate's largest integrated energy companies. In line with the country's forward-thinking strategy to nurture
a
more
sustainable
and
diversified economy, OQ has positioned
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itself amongst the global hydrocarbon CEO OF THE YEAR
players by capitalising on opportunities
ENERGY INDUSTRY
across the value chain, simultaneously building an environment where talent
CEO OF THE YEAR INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP AWARD
thrives. Today, we focus on facilitating local and international private participation in the oil and gas sectors to increase value for shareholders and reap greater benefits for the nation. We endeavour every day to enrich the nation by engaging and empowering
our
people
to
become
global role models. We care for our employees by instilling them with a sense of pride and belonging. www.oq.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 The Airobotics end-to-end drone solution goes far beyond standard drone options. The platform was designed and built by a
TOP 50 CEO RAN KRAUSS AIROBOTICS ISRAEL
multi-disciplinary team to answer the needs of industries such as energy, mining and oil & gas by providing a safe, cost-effective solution available on-site and on-demand. The team at Airobotics fuses expertise in aerospace hardware design, robust electronic systems, leading software
engineering,
experience
in
and
years
commercial
of
drone
operations. Airobotics has developed an unmanned drone solution, the first of its kind in the
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global market. Airobotics provides an CEO OF THE YEAR TRANSPORT INDUSTRY
end-to-end, fully automatic solution for collecting
aerial
data
and
gaining
invaluable insights. The industrial grade CEO OF THE YEAR TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP AWARD
platform is available on-site and ondemand, enabling industrial facilities to access premium aerial data in a faster, safer, more efficient way.The team at Airobotics fuses expertise in aerospace hardware
design,
robust
electronic
systems, leading software engineering, and years of experience in commercial drone operations. This varied experience has allowed them to design a solution suited to address the needs of the world’s most complex industrial environments. www.airoboticsdrones.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 Adwitiya, 34, is co-founder & CEO of EM3 Agriservices Pvt. Ltd. He holds a Bachelors (with Honours) Degree in Economics
TOP 50 CEO
ADWITIYA MAL EM3 AGRISERVICES INDIA
from Delhi University and completed his MBA at the Simon School of Business, University of Rochester. He started his career as a front line sales manager with ICICI
Prudential,
a
leading
private
insurance company in India. Following his MBA, he moved to Hong Kong where he was the Strategy Manager at AXA Insurance’s Asia Headquarters and was responsible
for
developing
corporate
strategy for the group's 19 businesses across 10 countries in Asia. The desire to do something large and impactful in
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India brought Adwitiya back to co-found CEO OF THE YEAR
EM3 AgriServices.
AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
At EM3 we are breaking stereotypes for CEO OF THE YEAR TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP AWARD
increasing agricultural productivity by bringing tech & mechanization for the farming community on a Pay-for-Use basis. This approach greatly deepens the impact
on
farm
viability.
We
are
harnessing the power of information technology and mobile telecom services, financial services etc. to integrate and strengthen the value proposition. We enable technology to reach the farmer and the farm in an efficient and affordable manner www.em3agri.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS TOP 50 INSPIRATIONAL CEO'S OF 2019 OYO Hotels & Homes is South Asia’s largest, China’s second largest, and the world’s third largest and fastest-growing
TOP 50 CEO
RITESH AGARWAL OYO HOTELS & HOMES INDIA
chain of leased and franchised hotels, homes & living spaces. OYO works with small-scale budget hoteliers to improve guest experience and occupancy, and thereby yield. No other hotel company is using technology or empowering small hotels to deliver value like OYO does. All of this is being driven by passionate OYOpreneurs who are the custodians of our amazing company culture. They are empowered to run OYO like they would run their own companies, and we respect
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and celebrate their entrepreneurial spirit. CEO OF THE YEAR HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
While we are relentlessly pursuing our mission of creating quality living spaces
CEO OF THE YEAR INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP AWARD
everywhere, it is always Day 0 for us. That’s because we feel that OYO’s journey has only started and we have a great opportunity in front of us to create history and leave a lasting legacy through our work. OYO’s mission is to upgrade all forms of real estate, and thereby provide quality living spaces to travellers around the world. We aspire to become the goto accommodation brand for people looking for hassle-free and affordable stay-options anywhere in the world. www.oyorooms.com
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25 2019 HALL OF FAME
SELECTED BY THE READERS OF WORLD BIZ MAGAZINE
CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Tarek Sultan is the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of Agility. Sultan has spearheaded the company’s expansion
LEADING LEGEND TAREK SULTAN AGILITY KUWAIT
from a regional logistics company into a $4+ billion global business. Sultan holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Economics from Williams College. Sultan sits on the Board of Trustees for Kuwait’s Silk City and Boubyan Island Development Project. Sultan is an active supporter of the World Economic Forum (WEF). He is a member of the WEF’s Global Future Council on Humanitarian Systems, sits on the Boards of the WEF’s Supply
Chain
&
Transport
Industry
Governors and Future of Production
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initiative, as well as a trustee for the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation. Agility’s emerging
story
parallels
markets
in
the the
rise
of
global
economy. The company got its start as a local warehousing provider in Kuwait and grew to become the largest logistics company in the Middle East. It acquired more than 40 logistics brands around the world. Agility today is one of the world’s largest integrated logistics providers and the largest private owner and developer of industrial real estate in the Middle East and North Africa. www.agility.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Tony O. Elumelu is an economist by training,
a
serial
entrepreneur,
and
philanthropist. He is the Founder and
LEADING LEGEND TONY ELUMELU HEIRS HOLDINGS NIGERIA
Chairman of Heirs Holdings Ltd, an African proprietary investment company, with interests in power, oil and gas, financial services, hospitality, real estate and healthcare, present in twenty African countries. Tony
is
known
contribution
to
for
his
significant
entrepreneurship
in
Africa. In 2010, he created The Tony Elumelu
Foundation,
committed
$100m
which in
a
has 10-year
programme to fund, mentor and train 10,000 African entrepreneurs. Inspired by
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Tony’s
economic
philosophy
of
Afri-
capitalism, which positions the private sector as the key enabler of economic and social wealth creation in Africa. He sits on numerous public and social sector
boards,
including
the
global
advisory board of the United Nations Sustainable
Energy
for
All
Initiative
(SE4ALL), USAID’s Private Capital Group Partners Forum (PCG), and is Co-Chair of the Aspen Institute’s Global Food Security Working Group. He is also a member of the World Economic Forum Community of Chairmen. www.heirsholdings.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Our technologies are leading the change towards a sustainable aerospace future. The world’s leading multi-technology tier
LEADING LEGEND HANS BÜTHKER GKN AEROSPACE GERMANY
one aerospace supplier. With around 50 manufacturing locations in 14 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and
manufacture
innovative
smart
aerospace systems and components. Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world’s advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft. GKN Aerospace is the original aerospace innovator. For decades, GKN
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Aerospace technologies have inspired
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and industrialized the global aerospace
THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
industry, through the combination of engineering excellence and technology leadership. Today we are truly global, with 17,000 employees in around 50 manufacturing locations in 14 countries around the world. All major aircraft and engine manufacturers rely on our advanced technologies. Our aerostructures, engine systems and special products improve the performance of more than 100,000 flights every day. www.gknaerospace.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Pat Gelsinger has been serving as CEO of VMware since September 2012, nearly doubling the size of the company during
LEADING LEGEND PAT GELSINGER VMWARE USA
his tenure. He brings more than 35 years of technology and leadership experience. Before joining VMware, Gelsinger led EMC's
Information
Infrastructure
Products business as president and COO. A respected IT industry veteran, he was at Intel
for
30
years
becoming
the
company’s first CTO and driving the creation of key industry technologies including USB and Wi-Fi. He led Intel to be
the
dominant
supplier
of
the
microprocessor – while in the significant
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
role as the architect of the original 80486
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processor. Gelsinger earned a master's
THE TECH INDUSTRY
degree from Stanford University in 1985, his bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University in 1983 (magna cum laude), and an associate's degree from Lincoln Technical Institute in 1979, all in electrical engineering. In 2008, he was named a Fellow of the IEEE and that same year awarded
an
Honorary
Doctorate
of
Letters from William Jessup University. He holds seven patents in the areas of VLSI design, computer architecture and communications. www.vmware.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Ginni Rometty began her career with IBM in 1981 in Detroit. Since then she has held a series of leadership positions, most
LEADING LEGEND GINNI ROMETTY IBM USA
recently as senior vice president and group executive, IBM sales, marketing, and strategy. Earlier she served as senior vice president, IBM Global Business Services, where she led
the
successful
integration
of
PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting. This acquisition was the largest in professional services history, creating a global team of more than 100,000 business consultants and services experts. Mrs. Rometty serves on the Council on
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Foreign Relations, the board of trustees of
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North-western University, and the board
THE TECH INDUSTRY
of overseers and board of managers of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, with high honors, in computer science and electrical engineering from NorthWestern University. IBM is a global cloud platform and cognitive solutions company, which has continually evolved over the past century to
remain
at
the
technological innovation. www.ibm.com
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forefront
of
CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Hussain Sajwani, a UAE national, is the founder and Chairman of global property development Company,
LEADING LEGEND
HUSSAIN SAJWANI DAMAC UAE
DAMAC Properties. A graduate from the University of Washington, he started his career as a Contracts Manager in GASCO, a subsidiary of ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company). After a short period, he established his own business and in 1982 started his own catering venture. "DAMAC is globally recognised as a market leader for its innovative property offerings, its award-winning architectural designs
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR SERVICES TO THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY
delivering
and
its
luxury
commitment living
to
experiences
across more than 100 million square feet of master communities." DAMAC Properties has been at the forefront of the Middle East’s luxury real estate market since 2002, delivering luxury residential, commercial and leisure properties across the region, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon
and
the
United
Kingdom.
Making its mark at the highest end of stylish living, DAMAC Properties has cemented its place as the leading luxury developer in the region. www.damacproperties.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Sultan
Ahmed
Bin
Sulayem,
Group
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DP
LEADING LEGEND
SULTAN BIN SULAYEM DP WORLD UAE
World
and
Chairman
of
Ports,
Customs & Free Zone Corporation, is one of Dubai's leading businessmen. Mr. Bin Sulayem’s expertise and visionary leadership
spearheaded
expansion
of
Dubai’s
including
ports
and
the
rapid
infrastructure, free
zones,
contributing significantly to the stellar growth trajectory of the United Arab Emirates.
He
was
also
a
leader
in
developing the infrastructure supporting Dubai’s
successful
tourism
industry,
among various other sectors. Mr. Bin Sulayem is a BS graduate in Economics
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR SERVICES TO THE PORTS INDUSTRY
from
Temple
University
Philadelphia,
USA. He is a Board Member of the Dubai Executive Council, the UAE Federal Tax Authority. He is also Chairman of Virgin Hyperloop One. Highlights of his three-decade business career include: • Leading marine terminal operator DP World’s expansion, including the purchase of the P&O group for US$6.8 billion in March 2006, which propelled it to one of the largest global port operators and trade enablers in the world with 78 marine
and
inland
continents . www.dpworld.com
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terminals
in
six
CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Mr. José María Álvarez-Pallete López has a
degree
in
Economics
from
the
Complutense University of Madrid. He
LEADING LEGEND
JM ALVAREZ-PALLETE TELEFÓNICA SPAIN
also studied Economics at the Université Libre of Brussels (Belgium), holds an International Management Programme (IMP) from IPADE Business School and an Advance
Research
Degree
from
the
Complutense University of Madrid. Since April 8th 2016 he is Chairman & CEO of Telefónica S.A. and Member of the Board of Telefónica S.A., position he holds since
July
2006.
professional
career
He at
began Arthur
his
Young
Auditors in 1987, before joining Benito & Monjardín/Kidder, Peabody & Co. in 1988.
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After
this,
Compañía
in
1995,
Valenciana
he de
joined
the
Cementos
Portland (CEMEX) as head of the Investor Relations and Analysis Department. In 1996, he was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in Spain, and in 1998 to Chief Administration and Finance Officer of the CEMEX Group Indonesia and to member of the Board of CEMEX Asia Ltd. In 2016 he was named “Best CEO” in Spain by Forbes Magazine. Telefónica operate in 17 countries and has a presence in 24, with and an average of 127,000 professionals. www.telefonica.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Edward
D.
Breen
is
the
Executive
Chairman of DuPont. Mr. Breen joined the DuPont board of directors in February
LEADING LEGEND
EDWARD D. BREEN DUPONT USA
2015 and was named CEO of DowDuPont on November 9, 2015. He is now the executive
chairman
of
the
newly
transformed DuPont. Before joining DuPont, Mr. Breen served as
chairman
International
and from
CEO July
of
Tyco
2002
until
September 2012. While he was there, he was instrumental in making Tyco a market leader, rescuing the company from near bankruptcy by rebuilding the brand and its credibility. During that time,
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he
restructuring
oversaw that
a
included
successful divesting
non-core operations resulting in the spinoffs of Covidien, TE Connectivity, ADT Corporation, and the merger of Tyco Flow Control with Pentair. He also established and met goals for operational excellence and corporate governance. Prior to Tyco, from 2000 to 2002, Mr. Breen held several senior management positions at Motorola and General Instrument Corp. Mr. Breen has been awarded many governance
awards
including
being
named one of the "100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics" by Ethisphere. www.dupont.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Fernando A. González is the CEO of CEMEX. Since joining CEMEX in 1989, Fernando A. González has held several
LEADING LEGEND
FERNANDO GONZÁLEZ CEMEX MEXICO
senior management positions, including Corporate Vice President of Strategic Planning,
head
of
operations
in
Venezuela, President of CEMEX Asia, President of the CEMEX South America and the Caribbean region, President of the CEMEX Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia region, and Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning, Finance and Administration (CFO). Fernando was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2014. He also serves in the Board of Directors of Grupo Cementos de
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR SERVICES TO THE BUILDING INDUSTRY
Chihuahua,
Axtel,
de Monterrey’s
and
Business
Tecnológico School.
He
earned his BA in Administration and an MBA,
both
from
Tecnológico
de
Monterrey. CEMEX is a global building materials company
that
provides
high-quality
products
and
reliable
service
to
customers and communities in more than 50 countries. We have a rich history of improving the wellbeing of those we serve
through
innovative
building
solutions, efficiency advancements, and efforts to promote a sustainable future. www.cemex.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Siobhán Talbot was appointed Group Managing Director on 12 November 2013, having been appointed Group Managing
LEADING LEGEND SIOBHÁN TALBOT GLANBIA IRELAND
Director Designate on 1 June 2013. She was previously Group Finance Director and her role encompassed responsibility for Group strategic planning. She has been a member of the Group Operating Executive since 2000 and the Board since 2009 and has held senior positions since she joined the Group in 1992. She is also a Director of the Irish Business Employers Confederation (IBEC). Prior to joining Glanbia Group, Siobhán Talbot worked with Pricewaterhouse- Coopers in Dublin and Sydney.
A
fellow
of
Chartered
Accountants Ireland, Siobhán graduated
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from University College Dublin with a
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Bachelor of Commerce and Diploma in
THE NUTRITION INDUSTRY
Professional Accounting. Glanbia is a global nutrition company, grounded in science and nature and dedicated to providing better nutrition for every step of life’s journey. Glanbia takes
pure
and
clean
ingredients
including milk, whey and grains, and using
our
capabilities nutritional
expert we
knowledge
produce
ingredients
and
high-quality
and
branded
consumer products for our customers and consumers worldwide. www.glanbia.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Phebe N. Novakovic became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Dynamics on January 1, 2013. She was
LEADING LEGEND
PHEBE NOVAKOVIC GENERAL DYNAMICS USA
previously
named
the
company’s
President and Chief Operating Officer, and a member of the Board in May 2012. Before
joining
General
Dynamics,
Novakovic served as the Special Assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense from 1997 to 2001. In that capacity,
she
was
responsible
for
managing processes for all major U.S. Department
of
Defense
budget
and
policy decisions for the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense.
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General Dynamics is a global aerospace
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and defense company. From Gulfstream
THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY
business jets and combat vehicles to nuclear-powered
submarines
and
communications systems, people around the world depend on our products and services for their safety and security. We offer a broad portfolio of innovative products
and
services
aviation;
combat
in
business
vehicles,
weapons
systems and munitions; IT and C4ISR solutions; and shipbuilding and ship repair.
General
Dynamics
employs
thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. www.gd.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Kenneth C. Frazier is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Merck & Co., Inc. Under Mr. Frazier’s
LEADING LEGEND
KENNETH C. FRAZIER MERCK USA
leadership, Merck is delivering innovative lifesaving medicines and vaccines as well as long-term and sustainable value to its multiple stakeholders. Mr. Frazier has substantially increased Merck & Co., Inc.'s investment in research, including early research,
while
refocusing
the
organization on the launch and growth of key products that provide benefit to society. He has also led the formation of philanthropic and other initiatives that build on Merck’s 125-year plus legacy. Mr. Frazier joined the company in 1992 as
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Vice President, General Counsel and
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Secretary of the company’s joint venture
THE PHARMA INDUSTRY
with Astra AB. He became Vice President of Public Affairs in 1994, and in 1997, was also named Assistant General Counsel. In 1999,
Mr.
Frazier
was
promoted
to
General Counsel of Merck. From 2007 to 2010, he served as President of Global Human
Health,
Merck’s
sales
and
marketing division. In 2010, Mr. Frazier became President of Merck. He was appointed CEO and a member of Merck’s Board of Directors in January 2011 and became
Chairman
December 2011. www.merck.com
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of
the
Board
in
CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Mary was named Chief Executive Officer in June 2013. Prior to joining Ulta Beauty, she was President and Chief Executive
LEADING LEGEND MARY DILLON ULTA BEAUTY USA
Officer and a Director of U.S. Cellular since June 2010. From 2005 to 2010, Mary served as Global Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice
President
for
McDonald's
Corporation. Prior to joining McDonald's, she held various positions at PepsiCo, including President of the Quaker Foods division. Mary serves as a member of the Board
of
Directors
for
Starbucks
Corporation and KKR & Co. Inc. and previously served on the board of Target Corporation from 2007 to 2013.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR SERVICES TO THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY
Ulta Beauty is the largest beauty retailer in the United States and the premier beauty
destination
for
cosmetics,
fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We provide unmatched product breadth, value and convenience in a distinctive specialty retail environment. Every day, we use the power of beauty to bring to life the possibilities that lie within each of us—inspiring every guest and enabling each associate to build a fulfilling career. www.ulta.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Mary
Barra
Executive
is
Chairman
Officer
of
and
General
Chief Motors
Company. She was elected Chairman of
LEADING LEGEND MARY T. BARRA GENERAL MOTORS USA
the GM Board of Directors on January 4, 2016, and has served as CEO of GM since January 15, 2014. Under Barra’s leadership, GM envisions a world with zero crashes, to save lives; zero emissions, so future generations can inherit a healthier planet; and zero congestion, so customers get back a precious commodity – time. She’s focused on strengthening GM’s core business
of
great
cars,
trucks
and
crossovers, while also working to lead the transformation
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through
of
advanced
personal
mobility
technologies
like
connectivity, electrification, autonomous driving and car sharing. Barra has also established a strategic direction based on putting the customer at the center of everything the company does. Barra serves on the Board of Directors of the Walt Disney Company, the Stanford University Board of Trustees and the Detroit Economic Club.She is a member of The Business Council and an At-Large Board
Member
of
the
Business
Roundtable, where she also serves on the Social Issues Committee. www.gm.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Margaret Keane is the Chief Executive Officer of Synchrony, one of the nation’s premier
LEADING LEGEND
MARGARET KEANE SYNCHRONY BANK USA
consumer
financial
services
companies. A member of its Board of Directors, she led
the
company’s
successful
initial
public offering in July 2014 and split-off from GE in November 2015.Her passion for emerging technology and employee development has solidified Margaret’s reputation as a leader in the field. She has been recognized as one of American Banker’s “Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance” for 11 consecutive years (#4 in 2017) and one of Fortune’s “Most Powerful Women” for the past three years (#25 in
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2017). Fortune also named Margaret to
FOR SERVICES TO
their “Businessperson of the Year” list (#33
THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY
in 2016). During an 18-year career with GE Capital, Margaret led the Retail Card platform as President and CEO beginning in 2004. She expanded her responsibilities in 2011 to become President and CEO of their North American Retail Finance business. Earlier, she held leadership roles that spanned
consumer
finance,
vendor
financial services, operations and quality. Margaret also held various leadership roles during 16 years with Citibank, where she began her career. www.synchrony.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Ms. Marinello has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Hertz since January 2017. Ms. Marinello
LEADING LEGEND
KATHRYN MARINELLO THE HERTZ CO. USA
previously served as a Senior Advisor of Ares
Management
LLC,
a
global
alternative investment manager, since March 2014. Ms. Marinello served as Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Stream Global Services, Inc. from 2010 to March 2014. Ms. Marinello served as Chair, Chief Executive
Officer
and
President
of
Ceridian Corporation from 2006 to 2010. She served in a broad range of senior roles from 1997 to 2006 at General Electric.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR SERVICES TO THE CAR RENTAL INDUSTRY
Prior to GE, Ms. Marinello served as President of the Electronic Payments Group at First Data Corporation. She has also served in senior leadership positions at several financial institutions, including US Bank (previously First Bank Systems), Chemical Bank, Citibank and Barclays. Ms. Marinello has served as a director Volvo Group, served as a member of the Supervisory
Board
at
The
Nielsen
Company B.V., director of General Motors, a director of RealPage, Inc., from 2015 to March 2017. www.hertz.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Michele Buck brings more than 25 years of consumer packaged goods experience to her role as Hershey’s Chairman of the
LEADING LEGEND MICHELE BUCK THE HERSHEY CO. USA
Board of Directors and 12th President and Chief Executive Officer. She has two important roles – mom and business leader – that fulfill her life and she’s motivated
by
harnessing
others’
strengths, expertise and perspectives. Buck has held several senior leadership roles within the company. Most recently, she served as Chief Operating Officer, leading
Hershey’s
day-to-day
American
operations
and
Hershey’s
operations
in
North
overseeing
Central
and
South America.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR SERVICES TO THE FCMG INDUSTRY
Before joining Hershey in 2005, Buck served
17
years
at
Kraft/Nabisco
in
numerous senior positions and at the Frito-Lay division of PepsiCo.She serves on the Board of Directors at New York Life, and as a Benefit Co-Chair for the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation. A native of central Pennsylvania, USA, Buck earned a Bachelor’s degree at Shippensburg University and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. www.thehersheycompany.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 After
five
years
working
in
several
financial positions in New York, San Francisco and London, Sébastien Bazin
LEADING LEGEND SÉBASTIEN BAZIN ACCOR HOTELS FRANCE
was appointed CEO of Hottinguer Rivaud Finances, an investment bank, in 1990, and then CEO of L’Immo-bilière Hôtelière, a hotel developer in France, in 1992. In 1997, he moved to Colony Capital, a private real estate investment firm, to head up its European branch and lead several acquisitions, within hospitality. He joined Accor’s Board of Directors in 2005 and, via Colony Capital, became a Paris Saint-Germain shareholder in 2006 and the club’s Chairman in 2009. In August 2013, he resigned from his duties
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR SERVICES TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
at Colony Capital and was appointed Chairman
and
CEO
of
AccorHotels.
Sébastien has been Chairman of the Théâtre du Châtelet’s Board of Directors since 2015 (and a Board member since 2013), is Vice-Chairman of the Gustave Roussy Foundation’s Supervisory Board, and has been a member of GE’s Board of Directors since 2016. We are far more than a worldwide leader. We are 250,000 hospitality experts who share the same passion. Welcoming people. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,500 addresses. www.group.accor.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Carlos Tavares, a graduate of Ecole Centrale de Paris, held a number of different
LEADING LEGEND CARLOS TAVARES, GROUPE PSA FRANCE
positions
with
the
Renault
Group from 1981 to 2004 before joining Nissan. In 2009 he was appointed Executive Vice President, Chairman of the Management Committee Americas and President of Nissan North America. He was named Group Chief Operating Office of Renault in 2011 .He joined the Managing Board of Groupe PSA in January 2014, and was appointed Chairman of the Managing Board in March 2014. Groupe PSA is the second largest car
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR SERVICES TO THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
manufacturer in Europe. It is present in 160
countries
and
possesses
16
production sites across the world. From the production of vehicles to the design of
innovative
services
adapted
to
customer needs and the invention of solutions that shape future mobility, Groupe PSA is present across the entire automotive value chain. Europe’s second largest
vehicle
manufacturer
is
continuing its transformation with a new strategic plan, Push to Pass. Its ambition: to
market
vehicles
of
cutting-edge
efficiency as well as the mobility services acclaimed by its customers. www.groupe-psa.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Mr. Wang Huang is the Founder and has served as the Chairman of the board of directors and CEO since the inception of
LEADING LEGEND WANG HUANG HUAMI CHINA
Huami. Mr. Huang is a serial entrepreneur with significant experience and expertise in the technology and Internet sectors in China. Mr. Huang founded Anhui Huami in
December
2013
to
develop,
manufacture and sell smart wearable devices. Prior to that, Mr. Huang founded Hefei Huaheng Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., a company that developed tablets and tablet-based mobile apps and
provided
e-magazine
network
services, and led the team that released
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China’s first tablet. In 2002, Mr. Huang founded Hefei Huakai Yuanheng Information Technology Co., Ltd.,
a
company
that
developed
embedded Linux software and hardware. Mr. Huang previously was a research and development
engineer
at
Huawei
Technologies Co. Ltd., a leading global information
and
communications
technology solutions provider, where he played
an
instrumental
role
in
the
development of high-speed switching and routing equipment. Mr. Huang has received many honors and awards. www.huami.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Jane Jie Sun has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the company, as well as a member of the Board of Directors,
LEADING LEGEND JANE JIE SUN TRIP.COM GROUP CHINA
since November 2016. Prior to that, she was a Co-President since March 2015, Chief Operating Officer since May 2012, and Chief Financial Officer from 2005 to 2012. Ms.
Sun
is
well
respected
for
her
extensive experience in operating and managing
online
travel
businesses,
mergers and acquisitions, and financial reporting and operations. In 2017, she was named as one of the most influential and outstanding business women by Forbes China. She was also named one of
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Fortune’s Top 50 Most Powerful Women
FOR SERVICES TO
in Business, and one of Fast Company’s
THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY
Most Creative People in Business. During her tenure at Ctrip, she won the Best CEO and Best CFO Award by Institutional Investor. Prior to joining Ctrip, Ms. Sun worked as the head of the SEC and External Reporting Division of Applied Materials, Inc. since 1997. Prior to that, she worked with KPMG LLP as an audit manager in Silicon Valley, California for five years. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a State of California Certified Public Accountant. www.trip.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Dr. Martin Brudermüller was born in Stuttgart in 1961. From 1980 onwards he studied Chemistry at the University of
LEADING LEGEND
M. BRUDERMÜLLER BASF GERMANY
Karlsruhe, Germany, and received his degree
in
1985.
After
earning
his
doctorate in Karlsruhe in 1987, he did a postdoc at the University of California, Berkeley, United States. We create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 122,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing
to
the
success
of
our
customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world.
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Our
portfolio
is
organized
into
six
segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €63 billion in 2018. Our 12 operating divisions are aggregated into six segments based on their business models. The divisions bear operational organized
responsibility according
to
and
are
sectors
or
products. They manage our 58 global and regional business units and develop strategies for the 78 strategic business units. www.basf.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Roberto Marques, is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Natura &Co. He became Executive Chairman of the Board
LEADING LEGEND
ROBERTO MARQUES NATURA &CO BRAZIL
of Directors of Natura &Co in 2017. Mr. Marques joined Natura Board of Directors four years ago. During this period, he championed the global, multichannel, multi-brand approach, leading the acquisition of The Body Shop in 2017 and the recent combination with Avon. He has extensive global experience and a strong transformation track record in the consumer goods industry, having held, prior
to
Natura
&Co,
various
senior
leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson and Mondelez International for over 30
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
years.
FOR SERVICES TO
THE FMCG INDUSTRY
Natura &Co is a global, purpose-driven, multi-channel
and
multi-brand
cosmetics group which includes Avon, Natura, The Body Shop and Aesop. Natura &Co posted net revenues of R$ 13.4 billion in 2018. The four companies that form the group are committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. Together, Natura, Aesop and The Body Shop constitute a new force in the beauty world: a global group that is multicultural, multichannel and multibrand. www.naturaeco.com
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CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - 2019 Born in Madrid in 1947, he holds a degree in Civil engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. He began his
LEADING LEGEND
FLORENTINO PÉREZ ACS GROUP SPAIN
professional career in 1971 in the private sector,
rising
to
head
the
Spanish
Highway Association, until switching to the public business sector. From 1976 to 1982 he held various positions in the Public Administration, such as Delegate for Sanitation and Environment for the City of Madrid, Deputy Director-General at the Ministry of Industry and Energy, Director-General of Transport Infrastructure at the Ministry Transport, and President of the National Institute
for
Agrarian
Reform
and
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Development at the Agriculture Ministry.
FOR SERVICES TO THE
In 1983 he returned to the private sector,
INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRY
when he headed Construcciones Padrós, S.A. Since 1993 he has been the Chairman of ACS, Actividades de Construcción y Servicios, S.A. He is also the Chairman of Real Madrid Football Club - the world's most famous and successful soccer club. ACS Group - A worldwide reference in the industry of infrastructure development, both civil and industrial engineering projects. A Group which participates in the development of sectors which are fundamental for the economy. www.grupoacs.com
WORLD BIZ MAGAZINE - PAGE 81
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