10 Most Powerful and Famous Business Leaders in the World in 2024: Corporate leaders now wield enormous influence over the global economy in an era of rapid technology innovation, market consolidation, and rising share prices.
As the business valuations of top corporations soar, the S&P 500 is poised to have its biggest year of the century.
In a notable mention, Tesla and SpaceX CEO and founder, Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, recently became the first person in history to surpass $400 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
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Musk has been ranked as the most powerful person in business by 2024 for his remarkable contributions to technology and sustainability.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang follows Musk as one of the world’s most valuable corporations for his transformative impact on technology and innovation in computing and artificial intelligence (AI).
Huang’s net worth rose from $3.6 billion to $124.1 billion due to the increase in Nvidia’s shares, according to Forbes, due to the increase in Nvidia’s shares, which rose 4.1% to a new all-time high of $144.
In a notable recognition, Mary Barra, the only female executive in the top ten rankings, has been recognized as a leading figure among the 100 Most Influential Women in Business for 2024.
As CEO of General Motors, Barra led the company to its best financial position over the years, transforming its corporate culture and restructuring its product offerings. (Credit: Reuters)
Other notable leaders include Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett, Open AI’s Sam Altman and more, Fortune 100 Most Powerful People in Business 2024.
People whose decisions and visions are not only changing their companies but also influencing global economies and societies, here are the top 10 most powerful people in business globally as of 2024.
As of 2024, the world’s top 10 most powerful people in business
Methodology: How is power accurately measured?
It is not determined solely by revenue or a person’s position within the company.
Strength can be assessed through various dimensions, including the size and profitability of the business, its market value, liquidity, operational efficiency, solvency, ability to innovate, influence, career advancement, and overall impact.
The Most Powerful People list includes leaders from 40 different industries, ranging in age from their 30s to their 90s—founders, CEOs, disruptors, and innovators.
What they all have in common is a significant ability to shape the thoughts and actions of others through their words, actions, and resources.
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