Global Leadership Rankings
Recognizing the individuals and organizations making the greatest positive impact on humanity's future, as measured by their contribution to the GRAND Contract™ principles.
Dr. Katalin Karikó
Biochemist & Nobel Laureate
University of Pennsylvania
Pioneering mRNA vaccine technology that saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic
Elon Musk
CEO & Chief Engineer
SpaceX, Tesla
Advancing sustainable transport, space exploration, and neural interface technology
Greta Thunberg
Climate Activist
Fridays for Future
Mobilizing global youth climate movement and raising environmental awareness worldwide
Satya Nadella
Chairman & CEO
Microsoft
Leading inclusive AI development and digital transformation across industries
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Director-General
World Health Organization
Leading global health initiatives and pandemic response coordination
Jensen Huang
CEO & Founder
NVIDIA
Revolutionizing AI computing and accelerating scientific breakthroughs
Ursula von der Leyen
President
European Commission
Leading European digital transformation and climate policy initiatives
Dr. Anthony Fauci
Former Director
NIAID
Decades of infectious disease research and public health leadership
Melinda French Gates
Co-Chair
Gates Foundation
Advancing global health, gender equality, and poverty reduction initiatives
Jack Ma
Executive Chairman
Alibaba Group
Transforming global e-commerce and promoting entrepreneurship in developing markets
Ranking Methodology
Evaluation Criteria
- • Impact on GRAND Contract™ principles (40%)
- • Global reach and influence (25%)
- • Innovation and thought leadership (20%)
- • Sustainable and ethical practices (15%)
Data Sources
- • Peer nominations and expert panels
- • Quantitative impact metrics
- • Media analysis and public recognition
- • Third-party research and validation