In today’s ever-evolving economy, innovation has become the lifeblood of long-term success—and it starts at the top. The top 10 successful CEOs featured in this article aren’t just managing companies—they’re trailblazing new paths, turning fresh ideas into business models that inspire progress, profitability, and purpose.
These leaders have not only built thriving organizations but have done so by staying ahead of the curve—embracing digital transformation, human-centered leadership, and global thinking. Their ability to anticipate change, drive innovation, and lead with vision is what makes them stand out in their respective fields. From tech and wellness to food and sustainability, the top 10 successful CEOs on this list are leading with bold strategies and making an unmistakable impact on the industries they serve.
This feature is a celebration of the bold, the driven, and the forward-thinking—the top 10 successful CEOs who are transforming the way business works and how leadership is defined.
Top 10 Most Successful CEOS | JULY 2025
In the sections below, we dive into the journeys, innovations, and leadership philosophies of the top 10 successful CEOs shaping the future across industries and borders.
1. Dr. Neja Zupan | A Visionary Mentor in Multidimensional Leadership & Radiant Vitality
A distinguished Mentor in Multidimensional Leadership and Radiant Vitality landscape, and a Specialist in Multidimensional Intelligence Activation™, Dr. Neja Zupan is the Founder of the Mastering Energy Academy. She is a living proof that full-spectrum success is possible and inevitable when you align with your true frequency. Dr. Neja is also well-known as an Energy Recalibration Expert and is a sought-after International Speaker.
Years ago, when she was given a 5% chance of survival after being diagnosed with aggressive, hormone-sensitive cancer, she chose a different path from all the women in her lineage before her who had passed from cancer. Rather than chemotherapy, radiation, or pharmaceuticals, she opted to cure the root cause with energy frequency. Dr. Neja reflects, “What followed was not just a healing journey — it was a complete reconstruction of my lifeforce, my identity, and my purpose. I dismantled layers of inherited trauma, survival coding, and subtle energetic distortion. I rebuilt myself — cell by cell, frequency by frequency.”
Today, Dr. Neja is not only cancer-free; she is radiantly alive, sovereign, and leading high-achieving professionals around the world through the same profound depth of transformation. From a lower-working-class upbringing, she became the first one in her extended family to build an international business, which she created not through force, but through frequency. “It’s something that I embody and that’s why high-performing leaders trust me with their deepest recalibrations,” she adds.
Dr. Neja guides high-achieving, soul-led professionals, mostly women, who have already created outward success, but deep inside, they know there’s another level. She empowers female leaders who feel stuck, fatigued, or fragmented. Through her signature programs and the Mastering Energy Academy, Dr. Neja offers what most success systems overlook, including Multidimensional Intelligence Activation and energetic recalibration. She helps visionary professionals recalibrate the nervous system, restore coherence between mind, body, and soul, while preventing burnout, and more.
Addressing the readers, Dr. Neja shares, “If you’re ready to begin gently, powerfully, I invite you to download my free guide — 7 Steps: Energetic Alignment in Action. This is more than a morning ritual. It’s a daily recalibration of your energetic field, designed to raise your frequency and align your leadership, vitality, and clarity before your day even begins. You can get the free e-book here.”
With a passion to activate a new paradigm of embodied leadership, where radiant health, intuitive power, and soul-aligned success become the norm, Dr. Neja Zupan believes true vitality comes from frequency coherence. She reflects, “And when your energy realigns, your life, impact, body, and your business follows. Effortlessly.”
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2. Dr. Suthipong Treeratana | A Seasoned Healthcare Executive
A distinguished healthcare professional with over three decades of experience across the healthcare sector, Dr. Suthipong Treeratana, the Founder and CEO of Rattinan Medical Center, is the visionary force driving its success. With his expertise spanning across medicine and healthcare, Dr. Suthipong’s leadership has grown Rattinan into one of Asia’s most respected centers for aesthetic and weight loss surgery. The clinic now treats patients from over 50 countries, holds the highest AACI accreditation score in Asia, and has received numerous Best Service Awards.
Holding an MD from Mahidol University, an MBA in Finance from Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration, a Diplomate of the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, and a Certificate in Clinical Trial Management, he has garnered in-depth knowledge of the diverse landscape he works in. Throughout his career, Dr. Suthipong has held several key leadership positions, including CEO of Asia Global Research Co., Ltd., Executive Director of Bumrungrad Hospital, Co-CEO of Vitallife Wellness Center, and Country Lead Team member at MSD (Thailand). Additionally, he served as Country Manager for Cordlife (Thailand) Ltd. and Hospital Director for a private hospital group.
Under Dr. Suthipong’s leadership, Rattinan Medical Center is undergoing a bold digital transformation. The clinic has partnered with the Microsoft solution team and is expanding its in-house tech talent to drive automation, data intelligence, and scalable innovation. His vision is clear: to evolve Rattinan into a technology-enabled healthcare platform with a strong regional presence, while preparing the company for a strategic IPO within the next 3 years. At the intersection of advanced medicine, personalized care, and digital innovation, Dr. Suthipong Treeratana is setting a new benchmark for the future of aesthetic healthcare.
3. A Visionary Food Entrepreneur | Thierry Veil
A passionate entrepreneur and the Co-founder and CEO of Bagelstein Group, Thierry Veil has established a European leader of the Bagel & Coffee sector. The group operates 92 restaurants mostly in Western Europe, under a franchise business development model. For the success of the Bagelstein Group, Thierry relies on 2 pillars: homemade fresh bagels reconciling the holed bread with French recipes, and a strong and borderline sense of humour and communication tone, making it very active on social networks.
Graduated from French Business School, French Chartered Accountant, and Harvard Business School (Master’s in Executive Leadership & Strategy Execution), Thierry and his partner, Gilles Abecassis, set up the strategy and development of their brand, which became essential in the Fast Food business.
The magnetism of the brand is now becoming viral globally. The opening of restaurants in India and soon in the Middle East, in addition to new European countries such as Spain, reflects the success of the development strategy. With different monthly recipes, bagels 100% made by the group, products made daily by bakers and pastry chefs, and all delivered to the restaurant every morning, Bagelstein Group is a foremost player in the market. Intending to serve the best bagels on the market and keep their customers’ minds and spirits occupied, Thierry Veil plays a crucial role in successfully leading the group forward.
4. Kevin Withane | Redefining the Legal Service Landscape
An experienced corporate lawyer, Kevin Withane has been helping startups, scaleups, and SMEs navigate their legal, sustainability, and DE&I challenges for over two decades. “My journey has never been about fitting into traditional moulds, but instead it has been about reshaping them,” he reflects. As a lawyer, investor, and founder, Kevin has always believed that the legal profession and investment landscape can be forces for equity, ethics, and lasting impact. As the Founder of Diversity X, he has built a community and funding ecosystem that backs underestimated founders.
Additionally, by co-founding Impact Lawyers, he is leveraging his expertise to reimagine what a modern legal platform looks like, rooted in collaboration, integrity, innovation, and impact, not just billable hours. The exceptional performance of Impact Lawyers has been recognised through honours, including the “Asian Tech Pioneer Award” and the “Active Integrity Innovator Award” in 2023, and has been named the “UKBAA’s Investment in Diversity Champion Winner” in 2024.
As a reflection of his in-depth knowledge and passion for inclusion, Kevin holds certificates in Business Sustainability Management and Diversity and Inclusion from prestigious universities, and is an advisor at various startups and businesses as a Board Advisor or NED. Moreover, he is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a member of various networks and initiatives that advocate social and environmental causes.
With a vision to build businesses and a planet that is powered by inclusion, Kevin delivers legal and business services that are fully client-centred and redefines what a full-service law firm should actually mean in today’s world. Whether it’s designing AI-driven tools to improve access to legal and business services or building funding pathways for overlooked founders, Kevin Withane believes the future belongs to those who lead with purpose, innovate boldly, and act with integrity.
5. Ignacio Bonasa | Empowering Workplaces to Adopt a Human-Centred Approach
Ignacio Bonasa is a distinguished leader, visionary speaker, and President & Founder of Liderarte, a pioneering organization that blends leadership, art, and purpose to drive profound human and organizational transformation. With a unique ability to connect strategy and soul, Ignacio is reshaping the way we understand leadership, placing emotional well-being and authenticity at the heart of every transformation.
After a successful career in banking—serving as Regional Director of BBVA, CEO of BBVA Portugal, President of BBVA Dinero Express, General Manager Caja Rural de Aragón—Ignacio made a bold and conscious decision: to leave behind the corporate fast lane and dedicate his life to soulful leadership, emotional intelligence, and values-driven development. This transition led to the birth of Liderarte, a talent development platform where the arts are not just tools—but vehicles for awakening and change.
At the core of his methodology is Aprendizaje por el Arte® (Learning through Art), an original model created by Ignacio that integrates neuroscience, creativity, and emotional experience. It is structured around his acclaimed 4A® model, which includes:
- Aprendizaje (Learning): real, emotional, and experiential.
- Actitud (Attitude): the mindset that fuels transformation.
- Alma (Soul): the authentic purpose behind every action.
- Acción (Action): the path from awareness to sustainable impact.
“This integrated method has impacted over 15,000 professionals across Spain and Latin America,” Ignacio explains. “It empowers individuals and organizations to build vitamin cultures—places that are emotionally healthy, inspiring, and human-centred,” Ignacio shares.
As recognition for his outstanding contributions, Ignacio was named Visionary Talent Management & Wellness Expert of the Year 2025, and was honoured with the BIZZ Award for Business Excellence. He is also the author of “La receta del bienestar: una fórmula para ser más feliz” (The Wellbeing Recipe: A Formula for Being Happier), a highly acclaimed book that offers practical and emotional guidance for both individuals and organizations.
Beyond business, Ignacio’s work is rooted in a global social purpose. He is the President of three major associations:
- The European Association for Wellbeing
- The European Association of Soulful Organizations
- The International Association “Dale la vuelta a la tortilla”
The latter, Dale la vuelta a la tortilla (Turn the Table), is his most personal and profound endeavour. It is an international movement that transforms pain into soul-vitamin, adversity into growth, and individual awakening into collective action. Through this association, Ignacio leads a global network of ambassadors for inner change, creating impact through artistic experiences, emotional education, and soulful leadership. His mission is bold and clear: to awaken leaders, heal organizations, and help the world become more human. Because as he says:
“Talent without soul is just noise,
but talent with soul…
is music.”
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6. Parker D. Dale | Empowering a Sustainable Future For All
A distinguished professional, Parker D. Dale has a proven track record of driving innovation. As the CEO of Bio-Organic Catalyst, Parker leverages his expertise in developing a breakthrough green chemistry technology. With unwavering dedication and a relentless work ethic, he is well-known in the industry as a reliable business partner.
At Bio-Organic Catalyst, Parker, along with his team, has dedicated over two decades to pioneering biocatalytic technology, revolutionizing water treatment and organic waste management. The organization’s revolutionary biocatalytic formulations facilitate enhanced gas transfer rates and the rapid beta-oxidation of organic molecules, offering groundbreaking solutions in the water sector. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, to date, Bio-Organic Catalyst has served a wide range of international and domestic intellectual property.
The mission at Bio-Organic Catalyst is clear: transformation of the water industry by shifting from traditional chemical treatments to sustainable biotechnologies, thus conserving energy and protecting ecosystems. Not just limiting the organization’s expertise to the water industry, Bio-Organic Catalyst has expanded its services to diverse industries, including agriculture, wastewater, aquaculture, and even industrial cleaning. Aiming to deliver value to his clients and empower a sustainable future alike, Parker D. Dale has positioned Bio-Organic Catalyst as a foremost player in the industry.
7. Dr. Ben O. Adeniyi | Driving Digital Transformation across Africa
A seasoned technology executive, serial entrepreneur, and computer scientist, Dr. Ben O. Adeniyi holds over two decades of experience in telecoms and IT. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Babcock University and an M.Sc. from the University of Lagos, he is also a member of the Association of Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB).
Dr. Adeniyi is well-acclaimed for his deep expertise in telecom VAS, automation, and digital innovation, and has led impactful projects, including Verify & Pay, Univasa among others. As the Founder and CEO of Univasa Nigeria Limited and committed to innovative practices, he has recently launched the Univasa eSIM, particularly designed to solve connectivity challenges for African travelers, offering seamless access and reduced roaming costs. As one of the leading names in the TechCom landscape, Univasa empowers innovative solutions across industries, ranging from financial services to telecom products.
Parallel to this, Dr. Adeniyi is also the Founder of Crosstee Telecoms Nigeria Limited, an information service firm offering telecom VAS services across the region. With a complete range of voice and messaging services, Crosstee prioritizes offering quality and stability of services for the most demanding businesses.
With some of the most successful projects of the region included under his name, like Univasa Ride-Hailing, Univasa Verify & Pay: Financial solution to digitize payment in public transportation, and others, Dr. Adeniyi is revolutionizing the telecom sector of the region. Driven by a passion for using technology to solve everyday problems, Dr. Ben O. Adeniyi continues to play a key role in shaping Africa’s digital transformation.
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8. Osaro Edosomwan: Innovative Solutions to Identity Verification Challenges
Osaro Edosomwan is a visionary entrepreneur and seasoned professional who is redefining child safety and identity verification in Africa. As the CEO of Smart Routing System, Osaro leverages his expertise to advance security technology, prioritizing educational institutions. His innovative solutions, leveraging fingerprint technology and facial recognition, have proven to be game-changers in ensuring secure student release.
The school pick-up software, developed by Smart Routing System, uses fingerprint scanners to verify the identity of individuals authorized to pick up children from school. This innovative solution has been instrumental in preventing child kidnapping and ensuring the safety of students. With identity theft and school kidnapping cases on the rise, Osaro’s solution has been a beacon of hope for parents and educational institutions.
By supporting a seamless digital interaction across sectors, the software verifies identity, ensuring only authorized people can pick up the children. With its hack-proof design, utilizing GSM technology for secure SMS communication without internet connectivity, and a smart routing mechanism, Osaro has positioned the software as a trusted name across different sectors, especially in the educational landscape.
Beyond educational institutions, Osaro is expanding facial recognition into various sectors, including:
- Secure access control in offices, homes, and gated communities
- Identity verification in financial institutions, government services, and healthcare
- Attendance tracking in workplaces, schools, and events
- Surveillance in public spaces, transportation hubs, and critical infrastructure
- Churches, estates, and other secure facilities
Osaro Edosomwan has also successfully deployed drone technology for monitoring electoral campaigns, demonstrating the versatility of his solutions. With AI integration, Osaro aims to enhance these applications with real-time analytics, predictive modeling, and personalized services.
With over 24 years of experience in the technology ecosystem, Osaro is passionate about harnessing innovation to drive African progress, ensure security, and empower communities. He is committed to using technology to protect lives, inspire leaders, and contribute to the continent’s development.
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9. Minugiano Abrahams Salome Onduku | Raising the Next Generation Leaders
Minugiano Abrahams Salome Onduku is a dynamic visionary, entrepreneur, and global changemaker whose influence spans across business innovation, social impact, and spiritual transformation. She is the CEO of Mertesacker Nig Ltd and SackerTech, where she spearheads innovation and operational excellence within the FMCG sector. Her leadership is driven by a relentless pursuit of growth, efficiency, and sustainable transformation.
As the Founder and CEO of the Minugiano Onduku Foundation, she champions the cause of youth development, education, and women’s empowerment, equipping emerging leaders to become catalysts for positive change. Her foundation stands as a beacon of hope raising changemakers who will shape the future of communities and nations.
Minugiano holds a BSc in Accounting from the University of Port Harcourt and has complemented her academic foundation with a diverse range of professional achievements. These include a DBA in Information Technology from the IIBM Institute of Business Management, an MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain from the European Global School (France), an Honorary Doctorate in Commerce from Prowess University, and an Entrepreneurship Masterclass Certification from GCPBS, Her deep commitment to excellence and lifelong learning is further underscored by her professional affiliations: she is a Life Member of the Chartered Institute of Directors, an Honorary Marshal of FRSC, FIMC and several other prestigious bodies.
“Leadership,” she states, “is not a title—it is the courage to build systems, empower others, and design platforms that transcend generations.” True to this belief, she is the visionary behind The Growth Factor, a business empowerment initiative designed to equip MSMEs and SMEs with the tools, knowledge, and resilience to thrive in today’s dynamic economy.
Beyond the boardroom, Minugiano leads The Worship Altar, a spiritual movement that fosters authentic worship, prayer, and divine fellowship. It is a sanctuary free of dogma and cultural bias—where broken souls find healing, and divine purpose is rekindled.
Minugiano Abrahams Salome Onduku envisions a future where leadership, service, and transformational change are not the exception but the norm. She passionately believes that “Giving is living; the day you stop giving is the day you stop truly living.” Through her multifaceted initiatives, she continues to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity, raising a new generation of bold, purpose-driven leaders across Africa and beyond.
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10. Katharine Budd | Championing Financial Access Through Technology
Katharine Budd is the co-founder of NOW Money, the Gulf region’s first mobile banking platform tailored specifically for low-income workers. Her work addresses a pressing need—providing secure, accessible financial services to a segment of the population often overlooked by traditional banks. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience in fast-growing tech startups, Budd has helped steer the company through complex regulatory landscapes, earning approvals that have opened up new possibilities in digital payments. Under her guidance, NOW Money has raised $12 million in funding from investors across the Middle East, the US, and Europe.
Budd’s career began in data science, where she worked with companies like Nectar and Cardlytics to help banks and retailers better understand consumer behavior. Her focus was not just on data collection, but on making that data useful—training teams to visualize and interpret it in a way that informed real business decisions. Her experience spans multiple markets, including the UK, US, Australia, and the Middle East.
A strong advocate for simplicity in technology, Budd believes that tools should be intuitive and meaningful for those who use them. This philosophy underpins much of her work—not just in fintech, but also in education and inclusion. Outside the office, she’s a dedicated supporter of women’s participation in sport and leadership. A certified ski instructor, lifeguard, and diver, Budd has also competed at the World Championship level in triathlon.
She studied Psychology and Experimental Statistics at the University of Exeter, and continues to stay involved with the university’s alumni network. Whether in finance, tech, or sport, Budd brings a clear, practical approach to helping people access opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.
Conclusion
True leadership is tested in moments of change—and the top 10 successful CEOs we’ve profiled here have not only embraced change but used it as a launchpad for innovation. Their stories go beyond balance sheets; they’re about creating value with vision, leading with integrity, and building ecosystems where both people and ideas can thrive.
Each CEO showcased in this list brings something unique to the table—be it breakthrough technology, emotionally intelligent leadership, or purpose-driven transformation. As the business world continues to evolve, these leaders remind us that success isn’t just about growth; it’s about growth that matters.
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