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Announcing the Thinkers50 Radar 2025
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The Association for Talent Development has teamed up with Thinkers50 to support the Radar Class of 2025.
The Association for Talent Development has teamed up with Thinkers50 to support the Radar Class of 2025.
Published Tue Mar 04 2025
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London—Thinkers50, known for its global ranking of management thinkers, the originator of the Leaders50, and the creator of the “Oscars of management thinking” Distinguished Achievement Awards, recently announced its prestigious annual Radar listing for 2025 in collaboration with the Association for Talent Development (ATD). The list features 30 people whose ideas will help shape the future of organizations and leadership.
London—Thinkers50, known for its global ranking of management thinkers, the originator of the Leaders50, and the creator of the “Oscars of management thinking” Distinguished Achievement Awards, recently announced its prestigious annual Radar listing for 2025 in collaboration with the Association for Talent Development (ATD). The list features 30 people whose ideas will help shape the future of organizations and leadership.
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“The Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2025 is an exciting group of emergent management thinkers who we believe will have an impact with their ideas and their research,” explains Thinkers50 co-founder Des Dearlove. “The work of Thinkers50 is to identify the people who originate and articulate fresh ideas that can be put into practice.”
“The Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2025 is an exciting group of emergent management thinkers who we believe will have an impact with their ideas and their research,” explains Thinkers50 co-founder Des Dearlove. “The work of Thinkers50 is to identify the people who originate and articulate fresh ideas that can be put into practice.”
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Drawing on nominations submitted from all corners of the globe, including members of the Thinkers50 Community, the Radar Class of 2025 features a variety of themes, diversity of ideas, and range of perspectives that are likely to influence management and leadership in the coming years.
Drawing on nominations submitted from all corners of the globe, including members of the Thinkers50 Community, the Radar Class of 2025 features a variety of themes, diversity of ideas, and range of perspectives that are likely to influence management and leadership in the coming years.
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AI remains a hot topic: its implementation, implications, and impact. Also top of mind for up-and-coming management thinkers are the pressing issues of sustainability, workplace wellbeing, ethical leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship—especially in developing economies.
AI remains a hot topic: its implementation, implications, and impact. Also top of mind for up-and-coming management thinkers are the pressing issues of sustainability, workplace wellbeing, ethical leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship—especially in developing economies.
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“We believe there is nothing as practical as a great idea,” adds Thinkers50 co-founder Stuart Crainer. “So, we are on constant lookout for thinkers on all continents who are original and committed to making the world a better place.”
“We believe there is nothing as practical as a great idea,” adds Thinkers50 co-founder Stuart Crainer. “So, we are on constant lookout for thinkers on all continents who are original and committed to making the world a better place.”
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“We are pleased to partner with Thinkers50 and support the Radar Class of 2025,” notes Tony Bingham, ATD president and CEO. “Our global community will benefit from their innovative thinking and fresh ideas, which will help drive the growth in workforce skills and accelerate the development of workplace talent.”
“We are pleased to partner with Thinkers50 and support the Radar Class of 2025,” notes Tony Bingham, ATD president and CEO. “Our global community will benefit from their innovative thinking and fresh ideas, which will help drive the growth in workforce skills and accelerate the development of workplace talent.”
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ATD is sponsoring its first LinkedIn Live session on March 5 at 11 am . Thinkers50 Radar member, Selina Neri, PhD, will discuss the skills, mindsets, and strategies required to develop future-ready talent.
ATD is sponsoring its first LinkedIn Live session on March 5 at 11 am. Thinkers50 Radar member, Selina Neri, PhD, will discuss the skills, mindsets, and strategies required to develop future-ready talent.
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The Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2025 are (in alphabetical order):
The Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2025 are (in alphabetical order):
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Mabel Abraham
Mabel Abraham
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Economic and organizational sociologist, studying the drivers of workplace inequality; Columbia Business School.
Economic and organizational sociologist, studying the drivers of workplace inequality; Columbia Business School.
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Matt Abrahams
Matt Abrahams
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Author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter, teaching strategic communication at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business.
Author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter, teaching strategic communication at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business.
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Vala Afshar
Vala Afshar
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Chief digital evangelist at Salesforce; co-author of Boundless: A New Mindset for Unlimited Business Success .
Chief digital evangelist at Salesforce; co-author of Boundless: A New Mindset for Unlimited Business Success.
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Cristina Alaimo
Cristina Alaimo
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Co-author of Data Rules: Reinventing the Market Economy ; ESSEC Business School, France.
Co-author of Data Rules: Reinventing the Market Economy; ESSEC Business School, France.
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Beena Ammanath
Beena Ammanath
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Global Head of Deloitte AI Institute; author of Zero Latency Leadership: Driving Equity, Trust, and Sustainability with Emerging Tech .
Global Head of Deloitte AI Institute; author of Zero Latency Leadership: Driving Equity, Trust, and Sustainability with Emerging Tech.
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Dean Carignan and JoAnn Garbin
Dean Carignan and JoAnn Garbin
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Authors of The Insider’s Guide to Innovation at Microsoft ; defining principles of innovation.
Authors of The Insider’s Guide to Innovation at Microsoft; defining principles of innovation.
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Dolly Chugh
Dolly Chugh
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Author of A More Just Future ; New York University Stern School of Business.
Author of A More Just Future; New York University Stern School of Business.
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Andrew Cooper
Andrew Cooper
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Author of The Ethical Imperative ; Associate GC, Strategic Transactions and Head of Patent Acquisition, Meta.
Author of The Ethical Imperative; Associate GC, Strategic Transactions and Head of Patent Acquisition, Meta.
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Jan-Emmanuel De Neve and George Ward
Jan-Emmanuel De Neve and George Ward
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Authors of Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters ; University of Oxford.
Authors of Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters; University of Oxford.
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Brian Evergreen
Brian Evergreen
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Leading authority on artificial intelligence strategy; author of Autonomous Transformation .
Leading authority on artificial intelligence strategy; author of Autonomous Transformation.
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Aline Gatignon
Aline Gatignon
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Researching how cross-sector collaboration between business, NGOs, and government can solve societal challenges; Wharton School.
Researching how cross-sector collaboration between business, NGOs, and government can solve societal challenges; Wharton School.
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Winnie Jiang
Winnie Jiang
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Researching the dynamics of meaning-making at work and the relationships between personal career experiences and organizational effectiveness; INSEAD.
Researching the dynamics of meaning-making at work and the relationships between personal career experiences and organizational effectiveness; INSEAD.
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Sebastian Krakowski
Sebastian Krakowski
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Working on the interplay of digital technology and organizational strategy; Stockholm School of Economics.
Working on the interplay of digital technology and organizational strategy; Stockholm School of Economics.
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Elaine Lin Hering
Elaine Lin Hering
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Author of Unlearning Silence ; advocate for creating organizational cultures of ‘speaking up.’
Author of Unlearning Silence; advocate for creating organizational cultures of ‘speaking up.’
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Anastacia Mamabolo
Anastacia Mamabolo
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Entrepreneurship in Africa; University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science.
Entrepreneurship in Africa; University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science.
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Christopher Marquis
Christopher Marquis
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Author of The Profiteers – an investigation into the real costs of doing business today ; University of Cambridge.
Author of The Profiteers – an investigation into the real costs of doing business today; University of Cambridge.
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Frank Martela
Frank Martela
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Exploring human motivation and fulfilment within organizational settings; Aalto University, Helsinki.
Exploring human motivation and fulfilment within organizational settings; Aalto University, Helsinki.
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Philip Meissner
Philip Meissner
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Chair of strategic management and decision making at ESCP Business School in Berlin; co-founder and director of the European Center for Digital Competitiveness.
Chair of strategic management and decision making at ESCP Business School in Berlin; co-founder and director of the European Center for Digital Competitiveness.
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Selina Neri
Selina Neri
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CEO, dean, and co-founder of the Institute for Future Readiness (UAE), focusing on human capital development and technology.
CEO, dean, and co-founder of the Institute for Future Readiness (UAE), focusing on human capital development and technology.
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José Parra Moyano
José Parra Moyano
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Professor of digital strategy at IMD; exploring how firms can create sustainable value in the digital economy.
Professor of digital strategy at IMD; exploring how firms can create sustainable value in the digital economy.
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Karthik Ramanna
Karthik Ramanna
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Author of The Age of Outrage ; expert on business-government relations and sustainable capitalism; Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.
Author of The Age of Outrage; expert on business-government relations and sustainable capitalism; Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.
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Jayshree Seth
Jayshree Seth
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Chief science advocate and corporate scientist for 3M, communicating the importance of science and the need for diversity in STEM fields to drive innovation.
Chief science advocate and corporate scientist for 3M, communicating the importance of science and the need for diversity in STEM fields to drive innovation.
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Christie Smith
Christie Smith
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Founder of The Humanity Studio, unlocking radical humanity to change the way we work; author of Essential.
Founder of The Humanity Studio, unlocking radical humanity to change the way we work; author of Essential.
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Alisa Sydow
Alisa Sydow
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Specialist in technology entrepreneurship and women entrepreneurship in developing countries; ESCP Business School, London campus.
Specialist in technology entrepreneurship and women entrepreneurship in developing countries; ESCP Business School, London campus.
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Paolo Taticchi
Paolo Taticchi
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Expert in sustainability transformation, competitive strategy, and the future of cities; University College London School of Management.
Expert in sustainability transformation, competitive strategy, and the future of cities; University College London School of Management.
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Gerry T. Tsoukalas
Gerry T. Tsoukalas
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Specialist in AI, digital platforms and analytics, wash trading, and crypto; Boston University’s Questrom School of Business.
Specialist in AI, digital platforms and analytics, wash trading, and crypto; Boston University’s Questrom School of Business.
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Hitendra Wadhwa
Hitendra Wadhwa
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Researching the scientific principles of success in life and leadership; Columbia Business School.
Researching the scientific principles of success in life and leadership; Columbia Business School.
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Heather R. Younger
Heather R. Younger
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Creator of Caring Leadership®; Founder and CEO Employee Fanatix; author of The Art of Self-Leadership .
Creator of Caring Leadership®; Founder and CEO Employee Fanatix; author of The Art of Self-Leadership.
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Ting Zhang
Ting Zhang
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Redefining the dynamics of mentorship through ‘downward learning;’ Harvard Business School.
Redefining the dynamics of mentorship through ‘downward learning;’ Harvard Business School.
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Eugenio Zuccarelli
Eugenio Zuccarelli
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Data science leader developing AI technology in the health care sector.
Data science leader developing AI technology in the health care sector.
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About Thinkers50
About Thinkers50
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Thinkers50 identifies, ranks, and shares the leading management ideas of our age. Founded in 2001, it is best known for its definitive global Ranking of management thinkers and Distinguished Achievement Awards recognizing thought leaders shaping the future of leadership, strategy, and innovation. In addition, Thinkers50 hosts events and shares insights to inspire better thinking and collaboration in the global business community. Its mission is to drive impactful ideas that transform organizations and society.
Thinkers50 identifies, ranks, and shares the leading management ideas of our age. Founded in 2001, it is best known for its definitive global Ranking of management thinkers and Distinguished Achievement Awards recognizing thought leaders shaping the future of leadership, strategy, and innovation. In addition, Thinkers50 hosts events and shares insights to inspire better thinking and collaboration in the global business community. Its mission is to drive impactful ideas that transform organizations and society.
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About the Association for Talent Development
About the Association for Talent Development
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With a vision to create a world that works better, this year’s sponsor of the Thinkers50 Radar 2025 is the Association for Talent Development (ATD). ATD supports those who have the responsibility to develop the knowledge and skills of the workforce. Its annual International Conference and EXPO draws 10,000 talent development professionals to learn from elite speakers, global suppliers, and a worldwide network of peers. Visit td.org.
With a vision to create a world that works better, this year’s sponsor of the Thinkers50 Radar 2025 is the Association for Talent Development (ATD). ATD supports those who have the responsibility to develop the knowledge and skills of the workforce. Its annual International Conference and EXPO draws 10,000 talent development professionals to learn from elite speakers, global suppliers, and a worldwide network of peers. Visit td.org.
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About Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove
About Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove
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Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove are the founders and directors of Thinkers50. They are the authors of more than 16 books, available in 20 languages, are former columnists for The Times (London), and are editors of The Financial Times Handbook of Management . They advise thinkers and organizations worldwide.
Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove are the founders and directors of Thinkers50. They are the authors of more than 16 books, available in 20 languages, are former columnists for The Times (London), and are editors of The Financial Times Handbook of Management. They advise thinkers and organizations worldwide.
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For more information on Thinkers50 please go to: www.thinkers50.com.
For more information on Thinkers50 please go to: www.thinkers50.com.
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