Top 60

  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...

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  

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  

Frank Bisignano CEO Fiserv As if bringing 2,000 top jobs to a beautiful headquarters in Berkeley Heights weren’t enough, the company recently announced a $1 million pledge to help support minority small businesses. #26 Mark Clouse#28 Don Ghermezian  

Alberto Garofalo N.J. president Bank of America Garofalo leads the largest bank in the state, one with campaigns around New Jersey (including at Liberty Science Center) that demonstrates the brand’s unwavering commitment to residents. #8 Chris Paladino#10 Tim...

Charles Lowrey Chair & CEO Prudential Financial In addition to being a top-notch leader of one of the best-known brands anywhere, Lowrey is carrying on the company’s long legacy of being servant leaders to the city of...