Key Figures and Their Impact
Nearly a third (28%) of the 100 most disruptive business leaders in Latin America (LATAM) are Argentine, with three of them making it to the top five transformative CEOs in the region. These influential figures include Marcos Galperin, founder of Mercado Libre; Pierpaolo Barbieri, founder and CEO of Ualá; and Martin Migoya, head of Globant.
The Thought Leaders 100 LATAM Ranking
The Thought Leaders 100 LATAM ranking, conducted by global technology consulting firm Horse, identified these leaders based on their public efforts in actively promoting key corporate agenda topics. The assessment also considered the impact these executives and companies have on society.
Marcos Galperin Leads the Pack
For the second consecutive year, Marcos Galperin topped the list. The Mercado Libre founder is known for his active engagement on social media, frequently sharing insights on significant issues in Argentina. Recently, Galperin announced his transition from CEO to a board role.
Pierpaolo Barbieri Rises to Second Place
Pierpaolo Barbieri, CEO of Ualá, climbed three spots to secure the second position. Alongside Galperin and David Vélez, CEO of Brazilian digital bank Nubank, they complete the podium.
The Remaining Top 10 CEOs
Completing the top 10 are Argentinians Migoya (Globant), Santilli (PepsiCo), and López (Google Cloud); Brazilian Paula Bellizia (AWS); Chilean Matías Muchnick (NotCo); and Mexican Monica Flores Barragán (Manpower).
Methodology and Gender Diversity
The ranking utilizes AI tools that process data from leading media and social networks (LinkedIn and X) concerning global corporate agenda themes: innovation, sustainability, talent, and business.
“This year’s ranking marks the highest historical turnover since 2022, with 60 new CEOs and 40% making their debut,” said Cristian Marchiaro, Horse’s founder.
The technology sector leads in influential positioning and disruption, contributing 23 of the 100 selected CEOs. However, only 16 women are part of this group driving change in LATAM, with three appearing in the top 10.
Addressing Gender Disparity
The founders of Horse acknowledged that gender disparity is a concern in LATAM, noting progress but emphasizing the need for action beyond words.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who are the most influential CEOs in LATAM? According to the Thought Leaders 100 LATAM ranking by Horse, Argentine CEOs Marcos Galperin (Mercado Libre), Pierpaolo Barbieri (Ualá), and Martin Migoya (Globant) lead the list.
- What criteria were used to select these CEOs? The ranking considered public efforts by executives and companies in actively promoting key corporate agenda topics, as well as their societal impact.
- How many new CEOs joined the top 100 this year? There were 60 new CEOs in the top 100 this year, marking the highest historical turnover since 2022.
- What percentage of the top 100 CEOs are women? Only 16% of the top 100 CEOs driving change in LATAM are women, with three appearing in the top 10.
- How does the technology sector contribute to this ranking? The technology sector accounts for 23 of the 100 selected CEOs, leading in influential positioning and disruption.
