
Good morning. What does it take to ascend to executive leadership roles at America’s largest corporations? The inaugural Fortune Next to Lead: The 25 Most Powerful Rising Executives in the Fortune 500, released this morning, highlights high-performing trailblazers.
Top leaders at Fortune 500 companies in roles such as CEO, CFO, COO, president, and executive vice president representing industries including tech, retail, health care, and energy have earned a spot on the list. Fortune evaluated candidates through in-depth reporting and insights from executive search firms, recruiters, management consulting firms, current and former CEOs, and board members.