Jensen Huang Tops Fortune 2025 “100 Most Powerful People in Business” List; Four Indian-Origin CEOs and 19 Women Leaders Highlight Global Business Influence.
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On August 5, 2025, Fortune, the American global business magazine, released the 2nd edition of its “Fortune 100 Most Powerful People in Business List.” Jensen Huang, CEO and President of NVIDIA, an American technology company, topped the list, while Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), was ranked 56th.
- The list also features Dr. Reshma Kewalramani, an Indian-origin woman and CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, ranked 62nd. This marks her first appearance on this prestigious ranking, highlighting the growing global influence of Indian-origin leaders in the business world.
- Among the top 10 powerful business leaders, prominent names include Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet (Google's parent company), Ren Zhengfei, Founder and CEO of Huawei Technologies, Sam Altman, CEO and Co-Founder of OpenAI, Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, and Mary Barra, Chair and CEO of General Motors. These leaders reflect diverse sectors ranging from technology to finance and automotive industries.
Main Point :- (i) The list recognizes four Indian-origin leaders, including Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft; Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet; Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube; and Dr. Reshma Kewalramani, CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Their inclusion underscores the significant global footprint of Indian talent in leading multinational corporations.
(ii) Women leaders also have a strong presence in the Fortune 100 list, with 19 women featured. Notable among them are Julie Sweet, Chairperson and CEO of Accenture (Rank 11), Jane Fraser, CEO of Citigroup (Rank 12), Lisa Su, Chairperson and CEO of AMD (Rank 14), and Ana Botin, Executive Chairman of Banco Santander (Rank 20). Their leadership spans sectors such as technology, finance, and consulting.
(iii) The Fortune 100 Most Powerful People in Business list serves as an influential benchmark that celebrates impactful leadership across industries and geographies. The 2025 edition reflects the dynamic shifts in global business leadership, emphasizing technology-driven innovation, diverse representation, and expanding roles of Indian-origin leaders on the world stage.
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