100 Most Reputable People on Earth
1. Abigail Johnson, 56, – USA
CEO, Fidelity Investments
Abigail Pierrepont Johnson is an American businesswoman. Since 2014, Johnson has been president and chief executive officer of US investment firm Fidelity Investments, and chairman of its international sister company Fidelity International.
2. Akinwumi Adesina, 59 – Nigeria
President, African Development Bank
Akinwumi “Akin” Adesina is the President of the African Development Bank. He previously served as Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. Until his appointment as Minister in 2010, he was Vice President of Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa.
3. Akio Toyoda, 62 – Japan
President, Toyota Motor Corporation
Akio Toyoda is a Japanese business executive and the current president of Toyota Motor Corporation. He is the great grandson of the father of the Japanese industrial revolution.
4. Amal Clooney, 40 – Lebanese
Barrister
Amal Clooney is a Lebanese-British barrister at Doughty Street Chambers, specialising in international law and human rights.
5. Amina J Mohammed, 57 – Nigeria
Deputy Secretary-General, UN
Amina Jane Mohammed is the current Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and a former Minister of Environment of Nigeria
6. Ana Patricia Botin, 58 – Spain
Executive Chairman, Santander Group
Ana Patricia Botín-Sanz de Sautuola O’Shea, DBE is a Spanish banker. In 2014 she was appointed executive chairman of Santander Group, the fourth generation of the Botín family to hold this role. Prior to this she was CEO of Santander UK, a role she held from December 2010.
7. António Guterres, 69 – Portugal
Secretary-General, UN
António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres GCC GCL is a Portuguese politician and diplomat who is serving as the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations. Previously, he was the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees between 2005 and 2015.
8. Atifete Jahjaga, 43 – Kosovo
Former President, Kosovo
Atifete Jahjaga is a Kosovar politician and stateswoman who served as the third President of Kosovo. She was the first female President of the Republic of Kosovo, the first non-partisan candidate and the youngest female head of state to be elected to the top office.
9. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, 55 – Ghana
General Overseer, Lighthouse Chapel
Bishop. Dag Heward-Mills is a Ghanaian Minister based in Accra, Ghana. He is the founder and Presiding Bishop of the United Denomination originating from the Lighthouse Group Of Churches. He is also a prolific author, conference speaker, evangelist, apostle and father of four children.
10. Bishop David Oyedepo, 64 – Nigeria
Presiding Bishop, Winners Chapel International
Bishop David Oyedepo is a preacher, author, architect, and the founder and presiding bishop of the megachurch Faith Tabernacle in, Nigeria, and Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel.
11. Catharine Drew Gilpin Faust, 71 – USA
Former President, Harvard University
Catharine Drew Gilpin Faust is an American historian and was the 28th President of Harvard University, the first woman to serve in that role.
12. Christiane Amanpour, 60 – Britain
TV Host, CNN
Christiane Amanpour CBE is a British-Iranian journalist and television host. Amanpour is the Chief International Anchor for CNN and host of CNN International’s nightly interview program Amanpour. She is also the host of Amanpour & Company on PBS and a Global Affairs Anchor of ABC News.
13. Dalai Lama, 83 – Tibet
Dalai Lama
The 14th Dalai Lama is the current Dalai Lama. Dalai Lamas are important monks of the Gelug School, the newest school of Tibetan Buddhism which was formally headed by the Ganden Tripas.
14. Denise Morrison, 64 – USA
Former CEO CEO, Campbell Soup
Denise M. Morrison is an American business executive who served as president and chief executive officer of Campbell Soup Company from 2011 through 2018. Named the “21st Most Powerful Woman in Business” by Fortune Magazine in 2011, Morrison was elected a director of Campbell in October 2010
15. Denzel Washington, 63 – USA
Actor
Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. is an American actor, director, and producer. He has received three Golden Globe awards, a Tony Award, and two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for the historical war drama film Glory and Best Actor for his role as a corrupt cop in the crime thriller Training Day.
16. Ding Xuedong, 58 – China
CEO, China Investment Corporation
Ding Xuedong is Chairman & CEO of China Investment Corporation. Prior to this he held several positions in the Government of the People’s Republic of China. Ding holds a Ph.D. in economics from the Research Institute for Fiscal Science, Ministry of Finance.
17. Dirk Van de Put, 58 – Belgium
Chairperson, Mondelez International
Dirk van de Put is a Belgian businessman, and the chairman and chief executive officer of Mondelez International, since November 2017. He also became chairman in April 2018.
18. Dr Denis Mukwege, 63 – Congo
Medical Doctor
Denis Mukwege is a Congolese gynecologist. He founded and works in Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, where he specializes in the treatment of women who have been raped by armed rebels.
19. Dr Judy Dlamini – South Africa
Chancellor, University of the Witwatersrand
Judy Dlamini was elected chancellor of the University of the Witwatersrand in 2018. She is a medical doctor by training‚ a leading businesswoman‚ author and a philanthropist.
20. Dr Paul Enenche, 50 – Nigeria
Senior Pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Centre
Dr Paul Enenche is a medical doctor and senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, His church auditorium, known as the Glory Dome in the Lord’s Garden has a seating capacity of about one hundred thousand people and acclaimed as the largest auditorium in the world. Enenche and his wife, Becky, are co-authors of the Seeds of Destiny, a daily devotional guide published monthly
21. Dr. Harbeen Arora, India
Global Chairperson, ALL Ladies League (ALL)
Dr. Harbeen Arora is the Founder and Global Chairperson of the ALL Ladies League (ALL) and Women Economic Forum (WEF). With a network of 100,000 inspiring women and 800+ chapters worldwide, ALL & WEF are amongst the largest women’s networks with the widest outreach, empowering women’s entrepreneurship and leadership at all levels.
22. Ed Sheeran, 27 – Britain
Singer
Edward Christopher Sheeran, MBE is an English singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and actor.
23. Emma Watson, 28 – Britain
Actress
Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson is an English actress, model, and activist.
24. Eric Thomas , 48 – USA
Motivational Speaker
Eric D. Thomas PhD is an American motivational speaker, author and minister.
25. Evang. Reinhard Bonnke, 78 – Germany
General Overseer, Christ for all Nations
Reinhard Bonnke is a German Pentecostal evangelist, principally known for his gospel missions throughout Africa. Bonnke has been an evangelist and missionary in Africa since 1967. Bonnke has overseen 75 million recorded conversions to Christ.
26. Justina Mutale
Founder, Justina Mutale Foundation
Acclaimed as one of the most influential and inspirational women of African origin, Dr Justina Mutale is the “African Woman of the Year” 2012. Justina is the Founder & President of the Justina Mutale Foundation and its Scholarship Programme for underprivileged African Young Women.
27. Gary Vaynerchuk, 42 – USA
Motivational Speaker
Gary Vaynerchuk is a Belarusian American entrepreneur, author, speaker and internet personality
28. Ginni Rometty, 61 – USA
Chairperson, IBM
Virginia Marie “Ginni” Rometty is an American business executive. She is the current chair, president, and CEO of IBM, and the first woman to head the company
29. Graça Machel DBE, 73 – Mozambique.
Co-Founder, Africa Progress Panel
Graça Machel DBE HonFBA is a Mozambican politician and humanitarian.
30. Haruhiko Kuroda, 74 – Japan
Governor, Bank of Japan
Haruhiko Kuroda, is the 31st and current Governor of the Bank of Japan. He was formerly the President of the Asian Development Bank from 1 February 2005 to 18 March 2013
31. Helen Clark, 68 – New Zealand
Politician, New Zealand
Helen Elizabeth Clark ONZ SSI PC is a New Zealand politician who served as the 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1999 to 2008, and was the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme from 2009 to 2017.
32. Helen Sharman OBE, 55 – Britain
Astronaut
Helen Patricia Sharman, CMG, OBE, HonFRSC is a British chemist who became the first British astronaut and the first woman to visit the Mir space station in 1991
33. Ian Khama – 66, Botswana
Former President, Botswana
Serêtsê Khama Ian Khama is a Motswana former military officer and retired politician who served as the fourth President of the Republic of Botswana from 1 April 2008 to 1 April 2018.
34. Ismail Ahmed – Somalia
CEO, WorldRemit
Ismail Ahmed is the Founder and Executive Chairman of WorldRemit, the leading digital money transfer company that’s pioneering a mobile approach to sending money around the world.
35. Jacinda Ardern, 38 – New Zealand
Prime Minister, New Zealand
Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern is a New Zealand politician serving as the 40th and current Prime Minister of New Zealand since 26 October 2017. She has also served as the Leader of the Labour Party since 1 August 2017.
36. Jack Ma, 54 – China
Founder, Alibaba Group
Jack Ma Yun is a Chinese business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder and executive chairman of the Alibaba Group, a multinational technology conglomerate.
37. Janet Yellen, 72 – USA
Economist
Janet Louise Yellen is an American economist. She served as the Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from 2014–2018, previously serving as Vice Chair from 2010 to 2014.
38. Jean-Claude Juncker, 63 – Luxembourg
President – European Commission
Jean-Claude Juncker is a Luxembourgish politician serving as President of the European Commission since 2014. From 1995 to 2013 he served as the 23rd Prime Minister of Luxembourg; from 1989 to 2009 he was also Minister for Finances.
39. Jeff Weiner, 48 – USA
CEO, LinkedIn
Jeffrey “Jeff” Weiner is an American businessman. He is the chief executive officer of LinkedIn, a business-related social networking website. He started with LinkedIn on December 15, 2008, as Interim President. Weiner played an instrumental role in LinkedIn’s acquisition by Microsoft for $26 billion in June 2016.
40. Jim Yong Kim, 58 – South Korea.
President, World Bank
Jim Yong Kim, also known as Kim Yong, is a Korean-American physician and anthropologist serving as the 12th and current President of the World Bank since 2012.
41. John Legend, 39 – USA
Singer
John Roger Stephens, known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. Prior to the release of Legend’s debut album, Get Lifted, he had collaborated with already established artists.
42. John Maxwell, 71 – USA
Motivational Speaker
John Calvin Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership. Titles include The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. His books have sold millions of copies, with some on the New York Times Best Seller List.
43. Joko Widodo, 57 – Indonesia
President, Indonesia
Joko Widodo, also known as Jokowi, is an Indonesian politician who is the seventh and current President of Indonesia.
44. Joseph Stiglitz, 75 – USA
Economist, Columbia University
Joseph Eugene Stiglitz is an American economist, public policy analyst, and a professor at Columbia University. He is a recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences and the John Bates Clark Medal.
45. Juan Manuel Santos, 67 – Colombia
Former President, Colombia
Juan Manuel Santos Calderón GColIH GCB is a former Colombian politician. From 2010 to 2018, he was the President of Colombia. He was the sole recipient of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize
46. Justin Trudeau, 46 – Canada
President, Canada
Justin Pierre James Trudeau PC MP is a Canadian politician serving as the 23rd and current Prime Minister of Canada since 2015 and Leader of the Liberal Party since 2013.
47. Kailash Satyarthi, 64 – India
Children’s Rights Activist
Kailash Satyarthi is an Indian children’s rights activist. He is a Nobel Peace Prize recipient and founder of Bachpan Bachao Andolan, the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation, Global March Against Child Labour, and GoodWeave International.
48. Kenneth Copeland – 82, USA
Televangelist
Kenneth Max Copeland is an American televangelist, author, public speaker, and musician associated with the Charismatic Movement. He has been identified as preaching a prosperity and abundance message, commonly referred to as the prosperity gospel, which has been criticized by ministers from various denominations.
49. Khaldoon Al Mubarak, 43 – UAE
MD, Mubadala Development Company
Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak is an Emirati entrepreneur and the chief executive officer and managing director of Mubadala Development Company. Born in Abu Dhabi and educated in the United States, he entered a career in construction and real estate, becoming CEO of the Mubadala Development Company
50. Kim Schofield – USA
Member, United States House of Representatives
Kim serves as a strong voice in the State Capitol for District 60 which include parts of Southeast Atlanta, College Park, Forest Park, East Point and Porsche area in Hapeville. Kim has a proven track record for working with Democrats and Republicans in the Georgia General Assembly
51. Klaus Schwab, 80 – Germany
Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
Klaus Martin Schwab is a German engineer and economist, best known as the founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum. His wife, Hilde, co-founded the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship with him. He was born in 1938, in Ravensburg, Germany.
52. Kumail Nanjiani, 40 – Pakistan.
Comedian
Kumail Nanjiani is a Pakistani American stand-up comedian, actor, podcast host and writer best known for being a main cast member on HBO’s Emmy Award-nominated series Silicon Valley, as well as for providing the voice of Prismo on the Emmy Award-winning animated series Adventure Time.
53. Lei Jun, 48 – China
Founder, Xiaomi Inc
Lei Jun is a Chinese billionaire entrepreneur who founded Xiaomi Inc, one of the largest mobile phone makers in the world.
54. Les Brown, 73 – USA
Motivational Speaker
Leslie Calvin “Les” Brown is an American motivational speaker, author, radio DJ, former television host, and former politician. As a politician, he is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives
55. Liu Qing, 40 – China
President, Didi Chuxing
Liu Qing or Jean Liu, is a Chinese business executive. Liu is the President of Didi Chuxing, China’s largest mobile transportation platform. She worked at Goldman Sachs Asia for 12 years, becoming a managing director in 2012, before switching to Didi Dache serving as its chief operating officer in July 2014
56. Lubna Suliman Olayan, 63 – Saudi Arabia
Businesswoman
Lubna Suliman Olayan is a Saudi business woman. Born to Sulaiman Olayan and Maryam bint Jassim Al Abdulwahab, Olayan was listed as one of the top 100 most influential people of 2005 by Time magazine.
57. Ma Huateng , 47 – China
CEO, Tencent
Ma Huateng, also known as Pony Ma, is a Chinese business magnate, investor, philanthropist, engineer, internet and technology entrepreneur.
58. Major Mariam Al Mansouri, 39 – UAE
Pilot
Mariam al-Mansouri, is the first female fighter pilot of the United Arab Emirates. She was one of the first women to join the United Arab Emirates Air Force academy after women were allowed to join, graduating in 2007. She flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon and lead UAE mission airstrikes against ISIS over Syria.
59. Malala Yousafzai, 21 – Pakistan
Activist, The Malala Fund
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate.
60. Mario Draghi, 71 – Italy
President, European Central Bank
Mario Draghi OMRI is an Italian economist serving as the President of the European Central Bank since 2011. He previously served as the Chairman of the Financial Stability Board from 2009 to 2011 and Governor of the Bank of Italy from 2005 to 2011.
61. Mary Robinson, 71 – Ireland
Politician, Ireland
Mary Therese Winifred Robinson is an Irish Independent politician who served as the seventh President of Ireland, becoming the first woman to hold this office. She also served as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 1997 to 2002 and a Senator for the University of Dublin from 1969 to 1989
62. Melinda Gates, 54 – USA
Philanthropist, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Melinda Ann Gates DBE is an American philanthropist. She is a former Microsoft employee and co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She worked at Microsoft, where she was project manager for Microsoft Bob, Encarta and Expedia
63. Michael Bloomberg, 76 – USA
Founder, Bloomberg LP
Michael Rubens Bloomberg is an American businessman, politician, author, and philanthropist. As of June 2018, his net worth was estimated at $51.8 billion, making him the 8th-richest person in the United States and the 11th richest person in the world
64. Michelle Obama, 54 – USA
Former First Lady, United States of America
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American lawyer, university administrator, and writer who served as the First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She is married to the 44th U.S. President, Barack Obama, and was the first African-American First Lady.
65. Mo Ibrahim, 72 – Sudan
Founder, Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Mohammed “Mo” Ibrahim is a Sudanese-British billionaire businessman. He worked for several telecommunications companies, before founding Celtel, which when sold had over 24 million mobile phone subscribers in 14 African countries.
66. Muhammad Yunus, 78 – Bangladesh
Founder, Grameen Bank
Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, banker, economist, and civil society leader who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for founding the Grameen Bank and pioneering the concepts of microcredit and microfinance.
67. Mukesh Ambani, 61 – India
Chairperson, Reliance Industries Limited
Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani is an Indian business magnate, the chairman, managing director, and the largest shareholder of Reliance Industries Limited, a Fortune Global 500 company and India’s most valuable company by its market value. Mukesh was born in Aden, Yemen and brought up in Mumbai, India.
68. Nadia Murad, 25 – Iraq
Human Right Activist
Nadia Murad Basee Taha is an Iraqi Yazidi human rights activist who lives in Germany. In 2014 she was kidnapped from her hometown Kojo and held by the Islamic State for three months.
69. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, 75 – Ghana
President, Ghana
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is the President of Ghana, in office since January 2017. He previously served as Attorney General from 2001 to 2003 and as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2003 to 2007
70. Nancy Pelosi, 78 – USA
Minority Leader, United States House of Representatives
Nancy Patricia D’Alesandro Pelosi is an American politician serving as the Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives since 2011, representing California’s 12th congressional district. She previously served as the 52nd Speaker of the House from 2007 to 2011, the only woman to do so.
71. Narendra Modi, 68 – India
Prime Minister, India
Narendra Damodardas Modi is an Indian politician serving as the 14th and current Prime Minister of India since 2014. He was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014, and is the Member of Parliament for Varanasi. Modi is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
72. Nick Vujicic, 35 – Australia
Motivational Speaker
Nicholas James Vujicic is an Australian Christian evangelist and motivational speaker born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by the absence of arms and legs. He is one of the seven known individuals planet-wide who live with the syndrome
73. Nicole Kidman, 51 – Australia
Actress
Nicole Mary Kidman AC is an Australian actress and producer.
74. Noura Al Kaabi, 39 – UAE
Minister, Culture and Knowledge Development
Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi is an Emirati businesswomen who is the Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development for the United Arab Emirates. She has held the position since October 2017. Previously she was the Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs from February 2016 to October 2017.
75. Nuseir Yassin, 26 – Israel
Vlogger
Nuseir Yassin is a travel video blogger who creates daily 1-minute videos on Facebook on the page Nas Daily. He describes himself as Palestinian-Israeli
76. Oprah Winfrey, 64 – USA
CEO, Oprah Winfrey Network
Oprah Winfrey is an American media executive, actress, talk show host, television producer and philanthropist. She is best known for her talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show, which was the highest-rated television program of its kind in history and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011 in Chicago
77. Paul Kagame, 61 – Rwanda
President, Rwanda
Paul Kagame is a Rwandan politician and former military leader. He is currently the President of Rwanda, having taken office in 2000 when his predecessor, Pasteur Bizimungu, resigned. Kagame previously commanded the rebel force that ended the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
78. Paul Romer, 63 – USA
Senior Vice President of the World Bank
Paul Michael Romer is an American economist, a pioneer of endogenous growth theory, and a co-recipient of the 2018 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.
79. Philip Ng Chee Tat, 60 – Singapore
CEO, Far East Organization
Philip Ng is the Chief Executive Officer of Far East Organization which is a family-owned property development and investment group operating in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. Mr Ng is a Director of Hong Kong-based Sino Group, Far East Organization’s sister company, engaging in real estate activities in Hong Kong and China.
80. Pope Francis, 81 – Argentina
Pope, Roman Catholic Church
Pope Francis is the 266th and current Pope and sovereign of the Vatican City State. Francis is the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first pope from outside Europe since the Syrian Gregory III, who reigned in the 8th century.
81. Prince Harry & Meghan, 34 & 37 – Britain
Duke & Duchess of Sussex
Prince Harry, is a member of the British royal family and Meghan Markle, is an American and former actress.
82. Priyanka Joshi – India
Bio Chemist
Priyanka Joshi’s research focuses on identifying small molecule drugs and metabolites in the human brain that can modulate the formation of amyloid beta protein clumps, thought to be the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease. The small molecule library that she created is the basis for starting a drug discovery program at the Centre for Misfolding Diseases at the University of Cambridge.
83. Queen Elizabeth II, 92 – Britain
Queen, United Kingdom
Elizabeth II is Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. Elizabeth was born in London as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and she was educated privately at home.
84. Ralph Hamers, 52 – Netherlands
CEO, ING Group
Ralph Adrianus Joseph Gerardus Hamers is a Dutch businessman, the chief executive officer of ING Group, a Dutch multinational banking and financial services corporation, and a Fortune Global 500 company.
85. Rev. Jesse Jackson, 77 – USA
Activist
Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. is an American civil rights activist, Baptist minister, and politician. He was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988 and served as a shadow U.S. Senator for the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1997.
86. Robin Sharma, 54 – Canada
Motivational Speaker
Robin Sharma is the Canadian writer of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari book series. Sharma worked as a litigation lawyer until age 25, when he self-published MegaLiving, a book on stress management and spirituality.
87. Sahle-Work Zewde, 68 – Ethiopia
President, Ethiopia
Sahle-Work Zewde is the 4th and current President of Ethiopia, the first woman to hold the office. A diplomat, she was elected president unanimously by members of the Federal Parliamentary Assembly on 25 October 2018.
88. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 69 – UAE
Prime Minister, UAE
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai.
89. Sinach Joseph, 46 – Nigeria
Songstress, Nigeria
Osinachi Joseph popularly known by the mononym Sinach, is a Nigerian Gospel music singer, songwriter, and senior worship leader at Believers’ Loveworld International.
90. Sinead Burke – Ireland
Writer
Sinéad Burke is an Irish writer, academic and broadcaster, popular for her TED talk on ‘Why design should include everyone’
91. Strive Masiyiwa, 57 – Zimbabwe
Executive Chairman, Econet Wireless
Strive Masiyiwa is a Zimbabwean businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the founder and executive chairman of diversified international Telecommunications, Media and Technology group Econet Wireless and Econet Media
92. Sundar Pichai, 46 – India
CEO, Google
Pichai Sundararajan, also known as Sundar Pichai, is an Indian-American business executive. He is the chief executive officer of Google LLC.
93. Tatsumi Kimishima, 68 – Japan
Businessman
Tatsumi Kimishima is a Japanese businessman and a former president of Nintendo. He was formerly the president of Nintendo of America from January 2002, succeeding Minoru Arakawa, until Reggie Fils-Aimé took his place in May 2006.
94. Tim Cook, 58 – USA
CEO, Apple
Timothy Donald Cook is an American business executive and industrial engineer. Cook is the Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc., and previously served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer under its cofounder Steve Jobs
95. Tony Robbin, 58 – USA
Motivational Speaker
Anthony Jai Robbins is an American author, entrepreneur, philanthropist and life coach. Robbins is known for his infomercials, seminars, and self-help books including Unlimited Power and Awaken the Giant Within. Robbins is the founder of several companies that earn approximately $6 billion in annual sales.
96. Wang Jianlin, 64 – China
CEO, Dalian Wanda Group
Wang Jianlin is a Chinese business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is the founder of the conglomerate company Dalian Wanda Group, China’s largest real estate development company, as well as the world’s largest movie theater operator.
97. Warren Buffett, 88 – USA
Executive Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Edward Buffett is an American business magnate, investor, speaker and philanthropist who serves as the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
98. Winnie Byanyima, 59 – Uganda
Executive Director, Oxfam International
Winifred Byanyima is a Ugandan-born aeronautical engineer, politician, and diplomat. She is the executive director of Oxfam International, to which she was appointed in May 2013.
99. Xi Jinping, 65 – China
President, China
Xi Jinping is a Chinese politician serving as general secretary of the Communist Party of China, president of the People’s Republic of China, and chairman of the Central Military Commission.
100. Zuzana Čaputová, 45 – Slovakia.
President, Slovakia
Zuzana Čaputová is a Slovak politician, lawyer and activist who is the president-elect of Slovakia, due to take office on 15 June 2019. Čaputová will be the first woman to hold the presidency, as well as the youngest president in the history of Slovakia