Éilis Cronin

The path to the C-suite is never a straight line. For Cortney Stapleton, it began in the halls of government and non-profits. Now the CEO of The Bliss Group, a 50-year-old marketing and comms agency headquartered in New York, Stapleton has spent more than... See more

For Daniel Rubin, the shoe trade is more than a career; it’s an inheritance. A fourth-generation shoemaker with more than 50 years’ experience in the industry, he has witnessed seismic shifts first hand – from the disappearance of London factories in the ... See more

The Women in Leadership Power List is back to recognise the achievements of inspiring women who have reached the very top of their profession. First launched in 2024 to complement MT’s long-running 35 Women Under 35 Awards, this list provides a platform t... See more

Steph Edusei’s leadership strategy can be encapsulated in two philosophies: “be a little bit naughty” and “push the boundaries”. This mindset of challenging the status quo, paired with a commitment to compassionate, human-centred leadership, defines her c... See more

As Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves ascends the stairs of Number 11, she is greeted by the faces of every person to have previously held the role over the past 800 years. One day her portrait will also grace that staircase – but hers will stand o... See more