2023

  Kristin Peck CEO Zoetis Under her leadership, Zoetis not only is a top-earning company, but one lauded for being one of the best-managed (Wall Street Journal) and recognized for changing the world (Fortune). #6 Bob Garrett#8 Chris Paladino  

Chris Paladino President New Brunswick Development Corp. He’s long been lauded for his incredible work in New Brunswick, but his efforts across the state (literally from Atlantic City to Paterson) elevate him to even greater heights. #7 Kristin...

  Guillermo Artiles Chair, Government Affairs Practice McCarter & English Many work a lifetime trying to do what comes naturally to Artiles: Matching top-notch legal knowledge with political intuitiveness and polish. Bob ZitoBill Caruso  

George Norcross Executive chairman Conner Strong & Buckelew There’s the health system (Cooper University Health Care), the city (Camden), the insurance company (Conner Strong & Buckelew) — then, there’s his overall influence on South Jersey. #1 Phil Murphy#3...

Ali Houshmand President Rowan University If Rowan’s rising academic and research profile over the past decade isn’t enough, Houshmand’s business acumen (Rowan is an economic driver for the region) is unmatched. #10 Tim Sullivan#12 Charles Lowrey  

  Megan Cryan Managing director Kivvit Works with clients representing a wide range of industries, including health care, labor, higher education, nonprofit, energy and the environment. Alixon CollazosTed Deutsch  

Kevin O’Toole Chairman Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J. The new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (and new parking lot) is worthy of placing O’Toole this high on the list. And, to think, that’s only...

Audrey Meyers CEO Valley Health System The new, state-of-the art Valley Hospital that’s being built in Paramus, a 40-acre campus that will house a 372-bed acute care hospital, #22 Mark Manigan#24 Shannon Loew  

Don Ghermezian CEO American Dream The facility, which survived the pandemic, is now slowly but surely showing the area how impactful the retail-entertainment destination can be. #27 Frank Bisignano#29 Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti  

Abby Webb Family law Hill Wallack Concentrates her practice on family law issues, including divorce, custody, support and domestic violence cases. Also serves as president of Hispanic Bar Association of N.J. Lee VartanCrystal West Edwards