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ROI Influencers: Power List 2026 — Executives – National

Countless New Jersey businesses operate far beyond state borders.

This roundup honors executives whose companies have major national and international footprints.

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ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Maria Black

Maria BlackPresident and CEOADPBlack leads global human capital management strategy and enterprise growth initiatives at ADP, overseeing workforce technology innovation, operational performance and international expansion efforts.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Robert Cohen

Robert CohenVice President of Innovation and TechnologyOrthopaedic Group StrykerCohen oversees orthopedic innovation and technology strategy, guiding product development, clinical collaboration and advanced medical device initiatives.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — William J. Colgan

William J. ColganManaging PartnerCHA PartnersColgan directs private investment and advisory strategy, overseeing portfolio growth, operational leadership and strategic corporate partnerships across diverse industries.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Jim Davis

Jim DavisChairman, CEO and PresidentQuest DiagnosticsDavis leads global diagnostic innovation and corporate growth strategy, overseeing product development, acquisitions and long-term health care technology expansion.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Robert Davis

Robert DavisChairman and CEOMerckDavis directs global pharmaceutical strategy at Merck, overseeing research and development, regulatory engagement and enterprise-wide health care innovation initiatives.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Don Ghermezian

Don GhermezianCEOTriple Five Group & American DreamGhermezian directs large-scale retail and entertainment development strategy, overseeing complex real estate ventures, destination planning and experiential investment initiatives.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Andy Jassy

Andy JassyPresident and CEOAmazonJassy leads global strategy and operational performance for Amazon, overseeing cloud computing expansion, artificial intelligence integration and worldwide business growth initiatives.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Woody Johnson

Woody JohnsonOwner and ChairmanNew York JetsJohnson oversees franchise ownership and strategic direction, guiding league engagement, organizational leadership and long-term brand positioning.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Joe Kelley

Joe KelleyPartnerCHA PartnersKelley guides strategic advisory and investment initiatives, overseeing portfolio growth, operational improvements and high-level corporate transactions.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — John Mara

John MaraPresident, CEO and Co-OwnerNew York GiantsMara oversees franchise operations and long-term strategic planning, guiding league engagement, team performance and organizational governance.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Jeffrey Martinez

Jeffrey MartinezExecutive Vice President and Head of Branch BankingPNC BankMartinez leads branch banking strategy and retail operations, overseeing customer engagement, regional performance and workforce leadership across multiple markets.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Cheryl Norton

Cheryl NortonChief Operating OfficerAmerican WaterNorton oversees operational execution and infrastructure modernization, guiding system performance, regulatory compliance and capital investment strategy.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — John Vincent Oyler

John Vincent OylerFounder, Chairman and CEOBeOne MedicinesOyler co-founded BeOne Medicines and leads global biotechnology innovation efforts, overseeing oncology drug development, international expansion and strategic research partnerships.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Nish Parikh

Nish ParikhCo-Founder and CEORangam; SourceAbledParikh leads inclusive workforce development platforms focused on global staffing innovation, disability employment advocacy and technology-driven talent solutions.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Thomas Polen

Thomas PolenChairman CEO and PresidentBDPolen leads global medical technology strategy, overseeing research innovation, operational excellence and long-term health care expansion initiatives.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Suuchi Ramesh

Suuchi RameshChief Customer OfficerKhorosRamesh leads customer engagement and experience strategy, overseeing digital transformation initiatives, client success programs and enterprise growth solutions.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Peter Unanue

Peter UnanueExecutive Vice PresidentGoya FoodsUnanue oversees brand growth and operational strategy, guiding market expansion, product innovation and international distribution initiatives.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Hans Vestberg

Hans VestbergSpecial Advisor; Former Chairman and CEOVerizonVestberg advises on global telecommunications strategy and digital infrastructure innovation, drawing on experience leading network expansion, 5G deployment and enterprise transformation.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Anton Vincent

Anton VincentPresidentMars Wrigley North AmericaVincent heads North American operations for the global consumer brand portfolio, guiding commercial strategy, supply chain performance and market expansion initiatives.

ROI Influencers Power List 2026: Executives – National — Carol Voorhees

Carol Voorhees President and CEO NJM Insurance Group Voorhees leads enterprise-wide insurance operations and long-term strategic planning, overseeing underwriting performance, risk management and customer-focused innovation.

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