Class of 2026
Explore this year's class by the corner of the industry each person is shaping. Every category recognizes up to 100 leaders, and a new category opens when one fills.
Enterprise Technology
Talent leaders at the world's established technology companies.
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Technology & Digital Platforms
Talent leaders across software, cloud, and the digital platforms powering global business.
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Startups & Venture-Backed Tech
The people building teams at startups, scaleups, and venture-backed companies.
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AI, Data & Security
Talent leaders shaping hiring at AI, data, and cybersecurity companies.
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Financial & Professional Services
Talent acquisition across banking, fintech, insurance, legal, and consulting.
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
The talent leaders behind healthcare systems, biotech, and pharma.
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Consumer, Retail & Hospitality
Hiring leaders across consumer brands, retail, travel, and hospitality.
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Industrial, Energy & Manufacturing
Talent leaders powering industrial, energy, logistics, and manufacturing teams.
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Agency & Staffing
The standout talent leaders at agencies and staffing firms.
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Executive Search
The people trusted to place leadership at the highest levels.
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Recruiting Operations & Enablement
The builders behind recruiting operations, tooling, and enablement.
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Talent Leadership & People Operations
Senior people leaders whose scope spans far beyond recruiting.
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Founders & Independents
Founders and independent practitioners charting their own course.
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