50 Most Influential (Bloomberg ranking)

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The 50 Most Influential ranking has been published by Bloomberg Media since 2011, annually featuring 50 individuals or initiatives with "the ability to move markets or shape ideas and policies".

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Initially published in Bloomberg Markets until the 2016 edition. Bloomberg Businessweek took over from 2017 onwards. [1]

According to Bloomberg Media, the list is composed on the basis of recommendations and assessments by Bloomberg 's journalists and analysts in the United States and internationally as well as data from Bloomberg Terminal. [1]

The ranking has repeatedly been used as a reference or even as a news topic by news media other than Bloomberg, particularly in 2015 when political leaders were included. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Lists

2021 ranking

The 2021 ranking was published on December 1, 2021. [6] It also includes The Usual Suspects, Notable Alums, and Ones to Watch.

2020 ranking

The 2020 ranking was published on December 7, 2020, with many individuals being noted for their contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. It included the below categories, as well as The Usual Suspects and Ones to Watch. [7]

2019 ranking

The 2019 ranking was published on December 4, 2019. [8]

2018 ranking

The 2018 list featured other separated groups such as The Usual Suspects, for recurring appearing people, and also Ones to Watch, some of which nominated for 2018's ranking. It was published in the Bloomberg Businessweek issue of the 10th of December 2018. [9]

2017 ranking

The 2017 list featured a new categorization of individuals and eliminated the ranked positions. It was published in the Bloomberg Businessweek issue of the 4th of December 2017. [10]

2016 ranking

The 2016 ranking abandoned the prior rankings' five or six categories, and was a straightforward ranking from most to least influential among the 50. It was published in the Bloomberg Businessweek issue of the October 2016. [11]

2015 ranking

The 2015 ranking was published in the November 2015 issue of Bloomberg Markets. [12] Unlike previous rankings, it included heads of state and government, and ranked all individuals mentioned from 1 (Janet Yellen) to 50 (Ruchir Sharma). It also added a sixth category compared with previous rankings, focused on technological innovation and venture capital.

2014 ranking

The 2014 ranking was published in the October 2014 issue of Bloomberg Markets. [13]

2013 ranking

The 2013 ranking was published in the October 2013 issue of Bloomberg Markets. [14]

2012 ranking

The 2012 ranking was published in the October 2012 issue of Bloomberg Markets. [15]

2011 ranking

The 2011 ranking was published in the October 2011 issue of Bloomberg Markets. [16]

Multiple appearances

Listed six times

Listed five times

Listed four times

Listed three times

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