Most Influential Leaders to Watch 2025
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Alan McDonald, CEO of AllConnected: Transforming IT Managed Services and Cybersecurity Solutions for SMBs
In today’s digital-first era, commercial operations are facing unprecedented exposure to cyber-attacks, data loss, and compliance pressures. This has made innovative IT solutions more essential than ever. Under the leadership of Alan McDonald, AllConnected has emerged as a pioneering force in managed IT services, cybersecurity protection, and cloud infrastructure management—particularly for small and midsize businesses (SMBs).
Most Influential Leaders to Watch 2025
Inixion: Delivering Global Sage X3 ERP Excellence for Over Two Decades
Every great business story begins with a vision—one that challenges conventions, simplifies complexity, and creates impact far beyond borders. For Inixion, that story began in 2006, when one of its founding directors became one of the first to introduce Sage X3 to the United Kingdom. What started as a bold step into the world of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has since evolved into a story of mastery, innovation, and trust.
Most Influential Leaders to Watch 2025
Mariam Naficy: The Visionary Behind Minted’s Creative Revolution
In a world overflowing with creativity but constrained by limited visibility, one company dared to upend the traditional model of design retail. That company is Minted- a platform that has transformed from a simple online marketplace into a global creative movement. Founded by Mariam Naficy, Minted champions independent artists by connecting them with consumers who value authenticity, originality, and design excellence.
Most Influential Leaders to Watch 2025
Peng Li’s Journey as Deputy General Manager at Squirrel AI: Leading with Heart, Building Futures for Children
In the world of education, there are leaders who focus on numbers, and then there are leaders who focus on people. Peng Li, Deputy General Manager at Squirrel AI, belongs to the second kind. The mission has always been simple yet powerful — to help children everywhere become better versions of themselves.
Most Influential Leaders to Watch 2025
Matt Hawkins: The Visionary Behind Waystar’s Transformation of Healthcare Payments
In an industry as complex as healthcare finance, where outdated systems and administrative burdens slow down progress, few leaders have managed to bring clarity and innovation as effectively as Matt Hawkins, the Chief Executive Officer of Waystar. Known for combining technological insight with human-centered leadership, Hawkins has guided Waystar from a startup idea in 2017 into one of the most respected names in healthcare technology.