Boston Power 100 / Most Influential Business Leaders

Overview

The Boston Business Journal’s “Power 100” (also described as its list of the most influential business leaders) is an editorially selected recognition of executives and civic leaders who wield significant influence over Greater Boston’s economy, business community, and public life. It is run by the Boston Business Journal newsroom, which curates the list based on reporting and editorial judgment rather than an open application. Companies and leaders value it as a high-visibility local credibility signal within the Boston business ecosystem, akin to other regional business journal power lists. The selection is primarily editorial, not a paid or data-submission program.

Eligibility Requirements

• Primarily senior business or civic leaders with significant influence in the Greater Boston region
• Selection is made editorially by Boston Business Journal staff; no formal nomination or application process is advertised for 2026
• Recognizes individuals, not companies, though honorees typically lead prominent organizations in the region