The Symbol Power list of the Most Influential People in Business recognizes exceptional individuals from around the globe whose stellar work, vision, and capacity for innovation move organizations and industries forward. The annual Symbol powerlist is decided entirely by the business community that first nominates and then votes for the individuals they believe have the most remarkable influence.
We invite you to nominate the people who are influencing business and organizations the most.
The visionaries, trend-setters, and thought leaders — all the individuals who have made an impact with their work and move industries and organizations forward.
Symbol Powerlist Nominations
Methodology
The list for the public vote will include all nominations submitted during the official nomination period (March 9 – March 16, 2026). Late nominations (March 17 – March 23, 2026) will also be included; however, they will have less time to collect votes.
We will get in touch with all nominees to inform them of their nomination and the next steps.
The public voting will take place between March 17 and March 23, 2026.
All voters will have the opportunity to vote for up to 10 people.
The list of the Most Influential People in Business will be determined based on the votes received.
In the case of equal results, the person with more nominations will have an advantage. In the case of equal votes and nominations, both individuals are included in the ranking.
The results will be published in alphabetical order in April 2026.
