"Major technology shifts often spur the rise of a new generation of leaders. Satya Nadella's track record in building Microsoft's cloud business earned him the top job in 2014. Arvind Krishna's early bet on cloud and AI made him an obvious choice to run IBM, as did Ginni Rometty's reputation in disruptive technologies before him. Doug McMillon's push for e-commerce proved pivotal in becoming CEO of Walmart and transforming the retailer while there."
"But technical savvy alone does not a leader make. For a glimpse of who's likely to take the lead in this next era for the Fortune 500, check out theFortune Next to Lead list that's out this morning. My colleague Ruth Umoh spent months talking to board directors, management consultants, leadership advisors, recruiters, and current and former CEOs to identify 25 rising executives inside the Fortune 500 who exhibit the skills and mindset of a new breed of CEO."
"There's Josh D'Amaro of Disney, who oversees a worldwide experiences division embarking on a $60 billion expansion of parks, resorts, cruise ships, and next-generation guest experiences. Within Microsoft, Scott Guthrie's record at Azure has put him at the center of the company's cloud and AI strategy. Donna Langley at NBCUniversal is redefining the studio's multi-platform strategy, while General Motors' Mark Reuss oversees a broad operational portfolio, from engineering and manufacturing to battery strategy and global markets, making him a central architect of GM's long-term competitiveness."
Major technology shifts elevate leaders who combine technical expertise with strategic vision and execution. Executives with records in cloud, AI, e-commerce, and digital transformation have progressed to top roles, including Satya Nadella, Arvind Krishna, Ginni Rometty, Doug McMillon, and Stan Bergman. A roster identifies 25 rising Fortune 500 executives evaluated on role scale, enterprise impact, vision, and external influence. Notable candidates include Josh D'Amaro overseeing a $60 billion global experiences expansion at Disney; Scott Guthrie driving Azure and cloud/AI strategy; Donna Langley redefining NBCUniversal's multi-platform approach; Mark Reuss leading GM operations and battery strategy; Marianne Lake and Kate Gutmann.
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