1. Tim Cook (Apple): As CEO of Apple, Tim Cook has made headlines with his strategic decisions, such as moving the company towards services and subscription-based business models and successfully navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink): Elon Musk is known for his bold and unconventional leadership style, making headlines with his strategic decisions in the electric vehicle industry and space exploration. His recent decision to move Tesla’s headquarters to Texas has also drawn attention.
3. Jeff Bezos (Amazon): Although Jeff Bezos stepped down as CEO of Amazon in July 2021, his strategic decisions and leadership style have been influential. Bezos was known for his focus on long-term growth and his successful expansion of Amazon into various industries, making it one of the most valuable companies in the world.
4. Satya Nadella (Microsoft): As the CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella has been praised for his strategic decisions in transforming the company into a cloud computing leader and implementing a growth mindset culture within the organization.
5. Sundar Pichai (Alphabet/Google): Sundar Pichai became the CEO of Alphabet, Google’s parent company, in 2019. He has been making headlines with his decisions regarding Google’s business expansion and focus on artificial intelligence, as well as the company’s response to privacy and antitrust concerns.
6. Arvind Krishna (IBM): Arvind Krishna became IBM’s CEO in 2020 and has been in the spotlight for his strategic decisions to shift the company’s focus towards hybrid cloud computing and AI. He has also made headlines with his commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
7. Mary Barra (General Motors): Mary Barra has been leading General Motors since 2014 and has made headlines with her strategic decisions to invest in electric and autonomous vehicle technologies. She also took decisive action to transform the company’s operation and workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
8. Brian Chesky (Airbnb): Brian Chesky, the CEO and co-founder of Airbnb, has been in the news for his strategic decisions in navigating the company through the pandemic and the subsequent recovery. He introduced new offerings and adjusted their business model to adapt to changing travel trends.
9. Reed Hastings (Netflix): Reed Hastings, the co-founder and CEO of Netflix, has been making headlines with his strategic decisions in content production, global expansion, and adapting to the streaming industry’s evolving landscape. His leadership style has been credited with turning Netflix into a global entertainment powerhouse.
10. Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook): Mark Zuckerberg is the CEO and co-founder of Facebook, and his strategic decisions have often been newsworthy. He has faced scrutiny over privacy and misinformation issues, but his bold moves like acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp have made headlines, shaping the company’s growth and influence.