10 Most Influential CEOs to Watch in 2024

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DanielleGronich

Danielle Gronich is the Co-Founder, Formulator, and CEO of CLEARSTEM, the pioneering clean skincare line that addresses both acne and aging. Known as The Acne Guru®, she is also a Licensed Clinical Esthetician and the Founder and CEO of San Diego Acne Clinic. Danielle’s path to becoming the CEO of CLEARSTEM began with her personal battle against cystic acne. Despite undergoing three rounds of Accutane, she continued to struggle with severe acne and its psychological toll.

Candice Desmet

Act'in Theatre

Candice Desmet is the Founder and Director of Act’in Theatre, a dynamic drama school situated in the heart of London. Act’in Theatre provides drama, improvisation, and cinema classes in both French and English for adults and children. It is a welcoming space where people of all ages, careers, and levels of theatrical and film experience can enhance their physical expression, emotions, and stage presence in a relaxed environment.

Dan Ghitza

Zarzilla Games

Dan Ghitza is the CEO of Zarzilla Games, a company specializing in mobile gaming, particularly social card games. Dan’s path to becoming a CEO was unconventional. He transitioned from a background in programming and development into the mobile gaming industry unexpectedly. His fascination with computer games from a young age naturally evolved into a career.

Dr. Walid el Abed

Global Data Excellence

Dr. Walid el Abed is a distinguished French linguist and computer scientist. He is renowned for his groundbreaking work on the Semantic Meta Model (SMM) and the development of Data Excellence Science.

Gustavo Sosa

INBIOAR

Gustavo Sosa is a dedicated and resilient professional with a strong background in forest engineering and a Ph.D. in biochemistry and plant molecular biology. His journey in plant inhibitors began during his undergraduate studies, leading him to establish his own company, Research in Biologicals and Agrochemicals (INBIOAR).

Ingrid Reyes

M&A Creative Agency

Ingrid Reyes is an accomplished entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO, Americas of M&A Creative Agency USA. Under her leadership, the agency excels in delivering innovative creative solutions within the wine and spirits industry. With a commitment to excellence, Ingrid drives her team to achieve remarkable results, establishing M&A Creative Agency USA as a leader in its field.

Ran Rachlin

Ubertesters

Ran Rachlin is the co-founder and CEO of Ubertesters, a company he established in 2014. With over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, Ran has dedicated his career to enhancing software quality through innovative testing solutions. Ubertesters is a leading provider of crowd-testing and QA services, boasting a global community of over 100,000 certified testers.

Ronit Pinto

Honeysuckle Media

Ronit Pinto is the founder and publisher of Honeysuckle Media, an award-winning media company that explores global perspectives in cannabis and culture. Unique in many ways, Honeysuckle’s innovation and risk-taking have led its small but mighty team to create beautiful and meaningful editorial and visual content, curate amazing events, and cultivate strong partnerships.

Mikael Hoier

LOWENCO

In a world seeking positive change and progress, there are individuals like Mikael Hoier who stand out as transformational business leaders. Inspired by the vision of creating a better world for future generations, Mikael embarked on a journey to lead and shape the business landscape in a way that fosters growth, happiness, and inspiration for all. Let’s delve into his insights and experiences that have shaped him into the influential leader he is today.

Nicole Martin

HRBoost, LLC

Nicole Martin is a trailblazing entrepreneur and influential leader in the field of human resources. As the Chief Empowerment Officer and Founder of HRBoost, LLC, a highly regarded HR Shared Services consulting firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Nicole has made a significant impact on businesses and communities alike.