Fortune has unveiled its first-ever list of the 100 Most Powerful People in Business with Elon Musk the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX securing the top spot. This newly introduced annual ranking celebrates leaders who have significantly impacted their industries driving transformative change across technology finance and beyond. Mukesh Ambani Sundar Pichai Ranking Sundar Pichai CEO of Google ranks 10th recognized for his role in the company through advancements in AI and cloud technology. Indian business tycoon Mukesh Ambani Chairman of Reliance Industries has secured the 12th spot showing his influence in telecommunications retail and energy. Ambani’s leadership has been instrumental in transforming Reliance into a diversified conglomerate making significant strides in digital services and green energy initiatives. However another famous business tycoon and one of the richest persons in India Gautam Adani is not included in the top 100 list so far. Leaders In Technology and AI Dominate List Following Musk Jensen Huang CEO of Nvidia ranks second acknowledged for his pivotal role in advancing artificial intelligence and graphics processing technology. Satya Nadella CEO of Microsoft holds the third position reflecting his leadership in cloud computing AI innovations and the company’s resurgence in the tech landscape. Warren Buffett Jamie Dimon In List The list also highlights titans of the finance and industry sectors. Warren Buffett known as the Oracle of Omaha for his investment acumen and Jamie Dimon CEO of JPMorgan Chase continue to influence global financial markets. Tim Cook CEO of Apple is celebrated for sustaining the company’s dominance in consumer technology. Key Players in the AI and Metaverse Revolution Among other tech visionaries Mark Zuckerberg of Meta is recognized for his strategic pivot to the metaverse aiming to redefine social interaction in the digital age. Sam Altman CEO of OpenAI is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in AI particularly with the development of generative AI models that are reshaping various industries. Jeff Bezos founder of Amazon takes the 11th position continuing to impact e-commerce and space exploration through Blue Origin. Mary Barra CEO of General Motors stands at 13th leading the automotive giant’s shift towards electric vehicles. Brian Moynihan of Bank of America at 14th reflects the banks resilience and growth under his leadership. Jane Fraser CEO of Citi ranks 15th making history as the first woman to lead a major U.S. bank. The list also includes Ren Zhengfei founder of Huawei showcasing the company’s impact on global telecommunications and Jane Fraser of Citi emphasizing her role in navigating one of the world’s largest banks through economic challenges. These leaders represent a diverse array of sectors each leaving a profound mark on the global business landscape. The list serves as a testament to the power of visionary leadership in a rapidly evolving global economy with figures like Elon Musk Jensen Huang and Mukesh Ambani setting new benchmarks in their respective fields.