The WTO faces mounting challenges, from protectionism to disputes over reform. As Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala seeks a second term, her leadership faces both praise and scrutiny, aiming to uphold the organisation’s relevance amid growing global trade tensions

From teaching herself to code to being named the boss of the world’s biggest stock exchange, Lynn Martin is now one of the most powerful women in finance. Can she use her roots in tech and data to bolster the New York Stock Exchange in a time of volatility?

Ajay Banga was recently named the new head of the World Bank. Can he carry out the reforms needed to steer the global institution into the future of climate financing and pandemic preparedness, or is his appointment a poisoned chalice?

Starling, Europe’s first neobank to hit annual profitability, has swiped scores of customers from the big lenders and caused untold disruption, thanks to its corporate banker-turned-fintech entrepreneur founder, Anne Boden

Reed Hastings brought streaming to the masses with Netflix, but as more competitors crop up, can he keep the business at the forefront of the industry with his plan to supercharge original content and offer customers a cheaper, ad-supported service?

Finland stands at a historic crossroads. Abandoning its decades-long stance of neutrality following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Nordic nation now has its sights set on NATO membership. As the country enters a new phase in its history, Sanna Marin is the bold leader driving it forwards

One of the world’s best-known bankers has become the longest-serving CEO on Wall Street. Known for his charismatic charm, ‘fortress balance sheet’ and driving a shift towards conscious capitalism, it’s little wonder that Jamie Dimon has become the posterboy for America’s banking industry

The man behind the world’s fastest vaccine ever to have been made, Albert Bourla might just be the epitome of a transformative CEO. With sheer determination and a demanding leadership style he steered the pharma giant towards making history

With Jane Fraser as the new head of Citigroup, Wall Street finally has its first female CEO. Many believe she’s just what Citi needed – and after a fascinating career path, this next chapter will require Fraser to work her strategising magic for this at-times troubled lender

Few entrepreneurs profited in 2020 quite like Eric Yuan, founder and CEO of Zoom. But having poured his life’s work into the video conferencing platform, Yuan’s success had been a long time coming

Kristalina Georgieva is leading the IMF through one of the biggest challenges in its history. As a long-standing champion for low-income countries, she could be the ideal person to manage the debt crisis currently building in emerging markets

In 2019, Nirmala Sitharaman became India’s first full-time female finance minister. Since taking on the role, she has found that ensuring the country achieves its economic potential is going to be a considerable challenge

Few have played a greater role in building modern Indonesia than Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati. Reappointed for a second term, the world is waiting to see if she maintains her reputation as a tough reformist

When Ross McEwan took on the top job at RBS in 2013, the bank was on shaky ground. Within six years, he had transformed it into a profitable enterprise. Now, McEwan is expected to repeat that remarkable performance at National Australia Bank

With JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s resignation looming, Marianne Lake, the recently appointed head of consumer lending, has emerged as a possible successor