The year 2025 is set to be defined by leaders who are not only excelling in their fields but are also creating lasting impact on industries, communities, and societies. World’s 20 Impactful Figures to Watch in 2025 highlights individuals whose journeys reflect resilience, innovation, and a commitment to building a better future.
This diverse group of leaders represents a broad spectrum of influence. From Carole Richards, whose Richards Learning Systems® is transforming literacy worldwide, to Minal Soni, driving global nutrition through Fortifit Foods and the Global Nutrition Initiative, their work demonstrates how purpose can be turned into action at scale. Manoj Basnet is reshaping Nepal’s media landscape with credibility and vision, while Dr. Yong-Jihn Kim’s breakthroughs in superconductivity promise to redefine industries with groundbreaking technologies.
The feature also includes Antionett (Toni) Beck-Doss, whose businesses span genetics, finance, and wellness to empower communities; Nesty Delgado, guiding transformational leadership with AI-driven project management; and Alberto Bacó-Bagué, a seasoned leader and mentor shaping Puerto Rico’s economic landscape. José Luis Gómez-Pardo is strengthening digital infrastructure across Spain, while Chiedozie Anyina is amplifying African music on the global stage.
From education and healthcare to finance, real estate, and holistic wellness, these leaders, Stoyana Natseva, Jill Mari Embry, Javier Ochoa, Heidi Solomon-Orlick, Dyron Bush, MarJanae Truesdale, Abdullah Al Khateeb, Oscar Santos, Inmaculada González Imbernon, Odysseas Economides, and Fatma Al Sinawi, are proving that impact is measured not only by achievements but by the change they inspire in others.
Their stories represent resilience in the face of challenges, vision that transcends boundaries, and leadership that creates ripples of transformation. As you explore each of their journeys, you will discover how these twenty figures are shaping 2025 and laying the foundation for a future driven by innovation, empathy, and purpose.
