The CEO Magazine is proud to unveil the finalists for the 2025 Executive of the Year Awards – United States. These 10 visionary leaders have demonstrated unwavering resilience, transformative leadership and strategic excellence across industries ranging from biotechnology and insurance to retail and clean energy.
Now in its second year in the United States, the Executive of the Year Awards program recognizes senior executives driving measurable impact, innovation and inspiration. This year’s cohort is a powerful reflection of where American leadership is headed.
Congratulations to the 2025 Finalists:
Bobak Azamian
Chairman and CEO, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Derek Maetzold
Founder, President and CEO, Castle Biosciences
Fiona Roach Canning
Co-Founder and CEO, Pollinate (US)
Harley Lippman
Founder and CEO, Genesis10
Imamu Tomlinson
CEO, Vituity
John O’Donnell
President and CEO, Pinnacol Assurance
Neil Cawse
Founder and CEO, Geotab
Ole Rosgaard
President and CEO, Greif
Pedro Azagra
Former CEO, Avangrid
New this year:
The Leaders’ Choice Award
We’re giving you the power to spotlight the executive you believe stands above the rest.
Cast your vote now for the finalist who inspires you most in the Leaders’ Choice Award category: Vote here
Winners will be revealed in an online celebration later this year. Follow the journey
