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TOP 25 EXECUTIVES 2005
Our annual ranking of the most influential executives in the IT industry and channel. |
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Introduction
• Searcing For Synergy While Symantec's John Thompson tops this year's CRN list of the industry's Top 25 most influential executives, he is not the only high-tech leader creating new synergies to drive growth . |
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 The Execs• NO. 1 John Thompson, Symantec • NO. 2 Eric Schmidt, Google • NO. 3 Steve Ballmer, Microsoft • NO. 4 Sam Palmisano, IBM • NO. 5 Paul Otellini, Intel • NO. 6 John Chambers, Cisco Systems • NO. 7 Mark Hurd, Hewlett-Packard • NO. 8 Charles Phillips, Oracle • NO. 9 John Edwardson, CDW • NO. 10 Steve Jobs, Apple Computer • NO. 11 Hector Ruiz, Advanced Micro Devices • NO. 12 Michael Dell, Dell • NO. 13 Yuanqing Yang, Lenovo • NO. 14 Joe Tucci, EMC • NO. 15 Henning Kagermann, SAP • NO. 16 Linus Torvalds, OSDL • NO. 17 Scott Kriens, Juniper Networks • NO. 18 Anne Mulcahy, Xerox • NO. 19 Scott Goemmel, PMV Technologies • NO. 20 Greg Spierkel, Ingram Micro • NO. 21 Steve Raymund, Tech Data • NO. 22 J.T. Wang, Acer • NO. 23 Bruce Chizen, Adobe • NO. 24 Bob Huang, Synnex • NO. 25 Gary Brothers, D&H Distributing
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Honorable Mentions
• Security Lineup Executives of three security vendors made signification moves this year. • Trail Brazers These pioneering executives drove innovation and helped create new markets. • Asia Inc. Asia's influence is growing in the channel, and these executives helped lead the way. • Reliable Sources Executives for these assorted suppliers gained traction with SMB solution providers. • Free Thinkers These open-source players advanced the cause on various fronts.  PAST TOP 25 EXECUTIVES REPORTS
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For 23 years, CRN selects the Top 25 influential executives that represent an important aspect of the industry. • 2004 Top 25 Executives -- November 15, 2004 • 2003 Top 25 Executives -- November 17, 2003 | ||||
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