MB100 2026
The 2026 Meaningful Business 100 .
The 2026 Meaningful Business 100 are an exceptional group of leaders combining profit and purpose to deliver scalable, real-world solutions to complex challenges.
Curated by an expert panel of judges, the winners include social entrepreneurs, corporate sustainability leaders and impact investors representing 30+ countries.
As part of the MB100 programme, they will gain access to a global network of peers, alongside capacity-building resources and pro bono support, delivered in collaboration with industry-leading organisations: EY, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, Forster Communications, Northeastern University and The Portman Estate.
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Our Judges .
An interdisciplinary group of 27 judges, from all over the world, contributed their expertise to select this year’s Meaningful Business 100 winners. Representing organisations including Google, the World Economic Forum, Gates Foundation, Temasek and Saïd Business School, the judging panel reviewed over 900 nominations, from 70+ countries.
A B Chakravarthy
Co-CEO, Upaya Social Ventures
Adam Elman
Director of Sustainability - EMEA, Google
Amanda Powell-Smith
CEO, Forster Communications
Andia Laura Chakava
Managing Partner, Afrishela Fund
Awo Ablo
President, Co-Impact
Benjamin Langer
Partner, Seedstars Capital
Carrie Scott
Director, Chief Social Impact Officers Council, The Conference Board
Cheryl Kiser
Founder, Breakthrough Interactions Group
Daniel Nowack
Head of Social Innovation, World Economic Forum
Eden Getachew
Global Senior Advisor, Political Leadership – Tony Blair Institute
Florian Kemmerich
Founder & Chief Vocating Officer, Vocating.ai
Jason Plent
Senior Partner, Verizon Business
Kimberly Gire
Chair, Global Schools Forum
Ke-Vin Lim
Head, Group Innovation, City Developments Limited
Marie-Aimée de Dampierre
Chair, Hogan Lovells
Marisol Soltero
Head of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility, EMEA, Ericsson
Mary Johnstone-Louis
Senior Fellow in Management Practice, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Medea Nocentini
Founder, C3 & Senior Partner, Global Ventures
Melat Tekaligne
Senior Programme Officer, Gates Foundation
Michael Jacobs
Head of Social Innovation, IBM
Rohan Das
Vice President Sustainability & CSR, DBS Bank
Shiv Kumar
Co-Founder, Catalyst Group
Shudufhadzo Musida
Global Champion for Women and Girls, UN Population Fund
Stasia Mitchell
Global Entrepreneurship Leader, EY
Stepfanie Cheong
VP Community Investment, Temasek
Stephanie Trunzo
CEO, MERGE
Sylvia Martinez
Board Member, Grupo Pichincha
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What Our Judges Said .
The quality of applications in the cohort I saw was incredible - the ideas, the determination, the involvement of communities and the positive impact generated. Yes, it was hard to judge but most importantly it was an inspiration and welcome reminder of the brilliant work that is being driven forward by entrepreneurs across the world.
Congratulations to all the winners! It was a great experience contributing to the project, and one I truly appreciated being involved in.
Reviewing this year’s MB100 submissions reinforced my belief that when you see the whole human, everybody wins. These companies are proving that business success and making a real difference in people’s lives go hand-in-hand. They’re redefining what business leadership can achieve when we build around humanity first.
Glad to see entrepreneurs from African countries standing tall amongst global giants. Congratulations to this impressive pool that will continue to attract funders and partners willing to support.
