John Abele is the industry leader whose foresight has earned him a well-deserved reputation as a pioneer in less invasive medicine.

Aime Achard's proficiency in the intertwined fields of IT and banking has helped him reach the top of the corporate ladder. His keen eye for understanding business culture and implementing strategy has made Banque Cantonale Vaudoise a leader in Swiss banking.

As Senior Vice President for Cisco System’s Service Provider business in the United States, Nick Adamo successfully leads a team of more than 1,000 people and drives a revenue of more than $4 billion annually.

Sanjiv Ahuja, the man who led IBM’s entry into the telecommunications software industry, is both a strong leader and at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in a rapidly changing sector.

Legendary straight-talker of broadcasting Dawn Airey began bringing dynamism and diversity to our screens in her early days at ITV. After leading Channel 5 and British Sky Broadcasting to the forefront of entertainment, she's come full circle and returned to ITV to fuel the development and delivery of their content worldwide.

Paul Anderson is a luminary of the global energy sector, and has brought his considerable expertise and leadership skills to Spectra Energy.

Ray Anderson is a man who softens footprints. As founder of Interface, Anderson has not only made a success in the carpet tile business but has become a respected and progessive leader who has no plans to stop fighting his own movement to sustain and restore our environment.

At computer company Dell, Tod Arbogast leads the organization's most important environmental causes, including the development of sustainable growth strategies and product recovery and recycling programs.

Adventurer Liv Arnesen is an internationally recognized role model for explorers and educators. Through motivational speaking based on her amazing life experiences, she encourages others to reach for their own dreams.