The Fortune Most Powerful People (MPP) in Business list recognizes the world’s most influential and impactful leaders shaping the future of global business—those who drive transformation, shift perspectives, and set the agenda across industries.

Now in its third year, the annual list features 100 visionaries, change-makers, and innovators whose ideas and actions are redefining what power in business looks like in an era of rapid technological disruption.

The 2026 Most Powerful People in Business list will be published on Fortune.com on August 4, and nominations will close on Tuesday, June 23 at 12pm EDT.
Nominee's Information

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Title and Company

PART A: The nominee, their leadership, influence, and impact
Section I: Current Relevance
This section assesses the nominee’s relevance in today’s fast‑changing business environment, focusing on how their power, innovative approaches, and strategic choices are driving growth and shaping their industry.

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* 3. Why is the nominee’s leadership especially important in this moment for their company, industry, or the broader economy?

In less than 300 words, describe what makes the nominee a defining leader for 2026. Focus on how they are navigating today’s biggest shifts (for example: AI and automation, geopolitical or supply‑chain volatility, climate and sustainability pressures, changing workforce expectations).

Section II: Scale, Economic Reach, and Influence
This section assesses the overall breadth, economic reach, and real‑world influence of the nominee’s power across their company, industry, and wider stakeholders.

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* 4. How does the nominee’s power manifest in ways that can move markets, organizations, or communities?

In less than 500 words, describe the scale and impact of the nominee’s influence. How has their leadership shaped industries, markets, institutions, or society at large? Provide examples of measurable business or economic impact—on revenue, investment flows, workforce scale, technological adoption—as well as strategies that have shifted the direction of a company, sector, or broader ecosystem.

Section III: Strategic Vision & Innovation
The section assesses the nominee’s ability to lead with clarity and purpose—advancing innovative ideas, challenging the status quo, and delivering lasting impact.

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* 5. What forward-looking ideas, technologies, or ways of working has the nominee introduced and implemented to drive meaningful change in their company or industry?

In less than 300 words, describe how they are using tools like AI, data, automation, or new business models to solve complex problems or unlock new value. How have these efforts reshaped their organization’s capabilities, culture, or competitive edge? Have others adopted or responded to their approach—and has it influenced broader industry practices, ecosystems, or policy?

Section IV: Social Good
This section evaluates how the nominee uses their power to create positive social impact beyond their own company. It considers how they contribute to communities, philanthropy, or public causes, whether they help shift cultural norms, or serve as a role model.

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* 6. Beyond their primary role, how has the nominee used their power and public profile to advance the interests of people, communities, or society at large?

In less than 300 words, describe the nominee’s contributions beyond their own company, such as external board roles, e.g., chairmanships, NGOs, government advisory bodies, industry associations, or other public institutions.

PART B: Company and Business Performance

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* 7. Where is your company headquartered?

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* 8. Company Website

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* 9. What was the company's revenue in its last fiscal year?
Total revenue on a consolidated basis reported on the income statement. Include financial data in your reporting currency from consolidated subsidiaries.

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* 10. Total number of employees at the company's fiscal year-end?
Include full-time or equivalent employees at year-end, as well as those in consolidated subsidiaries.
Fortune counts a part-time employee as half of a full-time employee.

PART C: Additional Information

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* 11. Where is the nominee based?

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* 13. Nominee's Bio

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* 14. Name of Executive Assistant

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* 16. List any notable recognitions the nominee has been awarded.

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* 17. Does the nominee have a significant following on social media such as LinkedIn, X, TikTok, or Meta? If yes, please share links.

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* 18. PHOTOS

Kindly provide two photographs of the nominee, one landscape and one portrait/headshot, for potential inclusion in MPP2026.

• 1 x Horizontal image (16:9, 1920×1080 or 1280×720).

• 1 x Headshot/Portrait image (9:16, 1080x1920 or 720x1280). In this image, the leader must have a plain background.

Additional specifications required:

* Both images must be waist up, showing shoulders.

* Color images should be high-resolution and at least 5MB. Please note low-resolution photos are not suitable for publication.

* Nominees are encouraged to show their character and personality.

Please note that i) photographs with text or logos that have been added digitally will not be accepted and ii) photographs which do not meet Fortune's specifications may be deemed unsuitable for publication, and that in such cases, Fortune may select a photograph from a third party.

Fortune will credit your company for providing photos in the following style: “Courtesy of Your Company.”

Landscape photo

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* 19. Headshot

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* 20. Nominator's details

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* 21. Nominator's email

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* 22. Nominator's mobile phone number
Please include the country code, using the prefix '+'

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* 23. Newsletters and Fortune Events

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Finalists will be notified by email at least two weeks before publication on August 4.

For any questions, please contact Fortune's List team by emailing Ashleigh Nghiem, ashleigh.nghiem@fortune.com.

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