ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Super 60 — Michele Siekerka
Michele Siekerka
CEO
N.J. Business & Industry Association
No one in the state represents more businesses — and no one fights as vociferously for them with well-researched and reasoned metrics.
#52 Gretchen Wilcox#54 Christina Renna
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Super 60 — Nariman Farvardin
Nariman Farvardin
President
Stevens Institute of Technology
Applications are going through the roof — but perhaps not as high as the two new residential towers, where more than 900 students enjoy incredible views of New York City.
#55...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Super 60 — Tim Sullivan
Tim Sullivan
CEO
N.J. Economic Development Authority
The EDA is continuing its seemingly endless introduction of programs aimed at growing the economy. The Innovation Evergreen Fund may be the most unique — and the most impactful.
#9 Alberto...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Super 60 — Mike Renna
Mike Renna
CEO
South Jersey Industries
He deserves a lot of credit for the growth of SJI, its move to Atlantic City — and for getting its acquisition by the Infrastructure Investments Fund across the finish line.
#34...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Super 60 — Mark Clouse
Mark Clouse
CEO
Campbell Soup Co.
Long an anchor institution in the state, Campbell recently added to its legacy by announcing a plan to invest $50 million into its Camden headquarters that will bring more than 300...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Super 60 — Dennis Pullin
Dennis Pullin
CEO
Virtua Health
The recently announced Virtua Health College of Medicine & Life Sciences of Rowan University aims to improve the quality of health care for region while greatly expanding research.
#17 Jim Fakult#19 Gary St....
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Super 60 — Alberto Garofalo
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...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Super 60 — Don Ghermezian
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
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Super 60 — John Saraceno; Jonathan Schultz
John Saraceno; Jonathan Schultz
Co-founders & co-managing principals
Onyx Equities
The duo has bet big on the return to the suburban office — and a return to Newark. Thus far, their aggressive plays (which includes the Jewel...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Super 60 — Tom Bracken
Tom Bracken
CEO
N.J. Chamber of Commerce
He’s known for banging the drum for the business community, but few leaders have worked more aggressively in bringing new opportunities for businesses from underserved communities.
#40 John Harmon#42 Thai Lee
