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The Outstanding 50:
A National Platform for Leadership and Business Connections
The Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award is a central pillar of AABDC’s work. Established in 2001, the program recognizes Asian American executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals whose achievements and contributions have helped shape American business.
Marking its 25th anniversary in 2026, the Outstanding 50 has recognized more than 1,300 achievers. More than an awards program, it provides a platform for visibility, connection, mentorship, and engagement with accomplished leaders across industries, while creating opportunities for participation from corporate partners.
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Outstanding 50 Awardees
2026
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Raj Subramaniam
2023 Pinnacle Awardee President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Director, FedEx Corporation Raj Subramaniam is President and Chief...
Romy Basil
Agile/Scrum Leader, Co-Lead for Bloomberg Pan Asian Community, Bloomberg L.P. Romy Basil is a member of the Product, Data, and...
Krishna Bhagavathula
Chief Technology Officer, National Basketball Association As Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President for the NBA, Krishna...
Sarita G Chakravarthi
Senior Vice President, Selective Insurance Company of America Sarita Chakravarthi is a Senior Vice President and Assistant Treasurer at...
Oliver Chen
Managing Director, Head of Retail and Luxury, TD Cowen. Marketing Professor, Columbia Business School Oliver Chen is a Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Stock Analyst covering retail, new platforms, and luxury goods at TD Cowen. Oliver’s pioneering research includes significant work on sustainability in retail featuring analysis on topics including product lifecycle, emissions and employee engagement, and sourcing and supply chain. At TD Cowen, Oliver serves on the
Edward F. Flores
Director, Senior Business Manager, Risk & Governance Officer, DWS Group Edward F. Flores serves as a Senior Business Manager and Risk and...
Julia S. Gouw
Chairwoman of the Board, Piermont Bank Julia S. Gouw is the Chairwoman of Piermont Bank, a commercial bank in New York. She was the...
Lan Guan
Chief AI Officer, Accenture Lan Guan is a Senior Managing Director in Accenture and the Global Lead of Data & AI in Cloud First. She...
David H. Ly
CEO & Founder Iveda Solutions, Inc. David Ly is the visionary founder and CEO of Iveda, established in 2003 to transform the video surveillance industry through cloud technology. For over two decades, Iveda has been a global leader in AI video search and IoT platforms, driving digital transformation for cities worldwide. As of 2024, the company partners with service providers to distribute innovative solutions in 20 countries. Headquartered in Mesa, Arizona, with a long-stand
Julie J. Chung
North America Head of Fixed Income Strategists Morgan Stanley Julie J. Chung is a financial services executive, community leader, and advocate for developing the next generation of talent. She currently serves as North America Head of Fixed Income Desk Client Strategists at Morgan Stanley. Throughout her career, she has held leadership roles at Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Credit Suisse, leading teams and strategic initiatives across global markets, finance, business strateg
Joanna Lau
CEO & Founder, Lau Acquisition Corporation Joanna Lau is an accomplished entrepreneur and board member with over 20+ years of experience...
Jay Yu
Founder and Chairman NANO Nuclear Energy Inc (NASDAQ: NNE) Jay Yu is a DeepTech & NuclearTech entrepreneur with a vision to make nuclear...
Cynthia Chen
Former President, North America Health, Reckitt; Strategic Advisor
Anne Chow
CEO, AT&T Business Anne was appointed Chief Executive Officer of AT&T Business in September 2019. She’s responsible for a $36B operating...
Krishnan Rajagopalan
President and CEO, Heidrick & Struggles Krishnan Rajagopalan is President and CEO of Heidrick & Struggles, a global leadership advisory...
Yuri Aguiar
Chief Enterprise Data Officer, WPP Yuri Aguiar grew up in a small idyllic fishing village on the outskirts of Mumbai. His career in...
Mai Ton
Founder & CEO EMP HR Consulting Mai Ton has been a People Leader at ten different technology startup companies in San Francisco and New York City. She formerly led the People team at Fabric, Kickstarter, White Ops, HelloSign, OneLogin, RichRelevance and Trulia. She's created her own company, and founded EMP HR Consulting to help more companies and employees thrive at work. Her experience spans some of the most defining moments in tech from securing the first union contract
Reshma Kewalramani M.D.,FASN
President and CEO, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Reshma has dedicated her career to improving the lives of patients, including the last 15+...
Rose Lee
President and CEO, Cornerstone Building Brands Rose Lee has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since September 2021, joining...
Afia Arneja
SVP International AutoSource, Overseas Military Sales Afia Arneja serves as the Senior Vice President of IAS (International AutoSource)...
Mithu Bhargava
President, Solifi Ms. Bhargava is the President of Solifi, a FinTech software company backed by Thoma Bravo. Prior to this, she was part...
Chetan S Bhargiri
Corporate Chief Risk Officer (Managing Director), JP Morgan Chase & Co. Chetan Bhargiri is the Chief Risk Officer for Global Chief...
Nicholas M. Chan
Managing Director for Asset Management's Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) team in the Americas and Bengaluru. Goldman Sachs & Co....
Ada Cheng
Senior Vice President, Finance & Treasurer, PepsiCo, Inc. Ada Cheng is the Corporate Treasurer of PepsiCo, Inc. Ada joined PepsiCo in...
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Jyoti Menon
VP of Product, Service and Engage Bread Financial Jyoti Menon is a seasoned leader in the financial services industry with over 20 years of experience in product management, strategy, and development. As Vice President of Product for Service and Engagement at Bread Financial, she is responsible for creating top-tier digital experiences for customers. Previously, she served as Director at Citi, overseeing digital wallets, eCommerce, and bill payments, where she managed key par
Amy Chou
Chief Operating Officer Addition Wealth Amy Chou is Chief Operating Officer at Addition Wealth, a company dedicated to making personalized financial expertise more inclusive and accessible. Addition believes that every single person should have access to the right tools and resources to make informed financial decisions regardless of how much money they have or how much they earn. Addition partners with forward-thinking employers as well as Fortune 100 financial institutions
Allen Chen
Chief Technology Officer Fanatics Collectibles Allen is currently the Chief Technology Officer of Fanatics Collectibles. Fanatics is building a global digital sports platform and is the worldwide leader in licensed fan gear, collectibles, and digital assets. He is an expert in architecting, building, and launching large-scale digital and AI solutions and an experienced leader in growing and running effective software organizations. Prior to his current role, he was a Managing
John T.C. Lee, PhD
2024 Pinnacle Awardee President and Chief Executive Officer MKS Instruments Inc Dr. Lee has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of MKS Inc. since January 2020. Dr. Lee joined MKS in 2007 and has held a number of senior leadership positions, including President and Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and leadership roles managing various business units, culminating in Senior Vice President of Business Units. Prior to joining
Dr. Dev Pragad
Owner, President and CEO Newsweek Dr. Dev Pragad exemplifies resilient, influential, and responsible business leadership as the CEO of Newsweek. He transformed the publication into a digital powerhouse with 100 million monthly readers, the highest in its 92-year history. Dev believes successful leaders are purpose-driven, opportunity-focused, change champions, and committed to self-improvement and empowering others. Under Dev's leadership, Newsweek became a highly efficient,
Laura Peterson
Senior Managing Director, New York Office Communications Media and Technology Northeast and North America Accenture Laura Peterson is a...
Ruth Sun
Global Managing Director IBM Ruth Sun is a seasoned technology and business leader with 25 years of global experience leading P&Ls from...
Vienna Wong
Chief Transformation Officer Chobani Vienna is the Chief Transformation Officer at Chobani, leading the company's mission to provide “good food for all.” She has a 25-year career marked by success in dynamic business environments, focusing on talent development and inclusive team culture. Vienna moved from Hong Kong to Queens, NY at age 13, later earning a degree from the Wharton School of Business. She began her career in Investment Banking, advising Fortune 500 and privatel
Yoonie Joung
2025 Pinnacle Awardee President and CEO Samsung Electronics North America Yoonie Joung, the President and CEO of Samsung Electronics North America, has been recognized for his outstanding leadership and vision. As the head of the region, Yoonie has been instrumental in driving growth and building customer loyalty for Samsung’s innovative products, technologies, and AI solutions that make people’s lives better. With over 30 years of experience at Samsung, Yoonie has held key l
Ram Krishnan
2025 Pinnacle Awardee CEO PepsiCo Beverages U.S. As the CEO of PepsiCo Beverages U.S. (PBUS), Ram Krishnan oversees all aspects of...
Priya Abani
Chief Executive Officer AliveCor Priya Abani brings more than 20 years of experience in building high-performing organizations, launching...
Mohamad Ali
Senior Vice President and Head of IBM Consulting IBM Corporation Mohamad Ali is Senior Vice President and Head of IBM Consulting, leading...
Leanne Arcinue
Principal, Global Technology & Services Heidrick & Struggles Leanne Arcinue is a Principal at Heidrick & Struggles in New York, specializing in executive search for the Global Technology and Services practice. With 15 years of experience, she leads senior-level searches for CEOs, CIOs, CROs, and practice leaders in IT services, consulting, and tech-enabled businesses. Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles, Leanne worked at Egon Zehnder, focusing on CEO succession and technolo
Muqsit Ashraf
Group Chief Executive—Strategy Accenture Muqsit Ashraf is Accenture’s Group Chief Executive – Strategy and co-leads the company’s $15...
Rashmi Badwe
Chief Operating Officer TIAA Wealth Management Rashmi Badwe is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Wealth Management...
Sushmita Banerjee
Managing Director & Senior Partner Boston Consulting Group I am a Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group, where...
Ravi Saligram
2026 Pinnacle Awardee Chairman Church & Dwight, Inc. Ravi Saligram is Chairman of Church & Dwight, Inc., a $23 billion market cap, leading CPG company. He retired in mid-2023 as a three-time public company CEO with a track record of increasing shareholder value and building global businesses. At Church & Dwight, he has served as Lead Director, Governance Chair, and committee member (Compensation, Finance, Executive), recently leading a successful CEO succession process. In Ma
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF)
2026 Visionary Impact Award The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) serves the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community by promoting safety, fostering belonging, and advancing prosperity. Launched in 2021 in response to the rise in anti-Asian hate, TAAF was established to address the long-standing underinvestment in AAPI communities across the United States. Through innovative programs, groundbreaking research, and cross-sector partnerships, TAAF works to build a per
Pirada Suphaphiphat Allen
VP, Head, Seasonal Strain Change Vaccines Pfizer Pirada Suphaphiphat Allen is Vice President, Seasonal Strain Change Vaccines at Pfizer Vaccine Research and Development, leading a team focused on developing various RNA-based vaccine and delivery platforms to target multiple infectious disease pathogens. She is currently responsible for Pfizer’s COVID-19, Influenza, and Influenza/COVID-19 combination vaccine programs. She also oversees a Vaccines Data Sciences team responsibl
Abu Arif
President & CEO Ameriprise Bank, FSB Abu Arif is President/CEO of Ameriprise Bank FSB and Ameriprise Certificate Company, and Executive Vice President and General Manager of Banking/Cash solutions for Ameriprise Financial's Advice Wealth Management (AWM) segment. Joining American Express in 1989, he transitioned to Ameriprise Financial during its 2005 spin-off. Arif holds full P&L and operational responsibility for Ameriprise Bank FSB and Ameriprise Certificate Company, overs
Jeanne Kwong Bickford
Senior Advisor, former Managing Director & Senior Partner Boston Consulting Group Jeanne Kwong is a Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). She is an international leader with extensive expertise in enterprise risk management, AI and digital risk management, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and organizational transformation. She helps multinational companies in financial services, technology, industrial goods, and energy strategi
Lia Cao
Chief Revenue Officer, Enterprise and Platforms Fiserv Lia Cao is Chief Revenue Officer for Enterprise & Platforms at Fiserv Merchant Solutions, leading global sales and solutions teams across enterprise, middle market, and partner businesses. These teams commercialize Fiserv payment solutions to enable merchant growth and provide end-to-end solutioning support to meet the evolving needs of enterprise and platform clients. Prior to Fiserv, Lia was Global Head of Embedded Fina
Donald Chae
Partner Heidrick & Struggles Donald Chae is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ Chicago office and a member of the CEO & Board of Directors and Financial Services practices. He advises clients on CEO succession planning, C-suite executive searches, and board director searches, with a focus on purpose-driven financial institutions like regional banks and credit unions. He also leads the firm's Professionals of Color Employee Resource Group. Previously, Donald worked with Egon Z
Allison Mei Hahn Charalambous
VP, Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability Brilliant Earth Allison Charalambous is the VP of Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability at Brilliant Earth, a global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry that reported net sales of $437 million for 2025. With nearly two decades of experience, she directs the company’s traceability programs across global supply chains for diamonds, colored gemstones, and precious metals, overseeing vendor compliance and the Beyond Conflict Free™
Outstanding 50 Awards
Selection Committee
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Sharda Cherwoo
Board Member, The Carlyle Group, World Kinect, Land O'Lakes Sharda Cherwoo is a trailblazing executive with decades of global experience in organizational leadership, P&L management, and transformative business innovation. As a respected board member and C-suite advisor, Sharda currently serves on the Boards of Directors of The Carlyle Group Inc. and World Kinect Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, and is a member of the Advisory Board of Land O’Lakes, Inc., a Fortune 250 com
Joyce Chang
Chair of Global Research, JPMorgan Chase Joyce Chang is the Chair of Global Research at J.P. Morgan’s Commercial and Investment Bank, with 35 years of experience in macro, fixed income, cross-asset, emerging markets, and geopolitical research. Previously, she was Global Head of Research and Global Head of Fixed Income Research. Joyce began her career as an Emerging Markets Strategist, earning 25 #1 rankings in Institutional Investor surveys. She was inducted into the Fixed In
Kamesh Nagarajan
Managing Director Morgan Stanley Kamesh is a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management with 27 years of experience. He specializes in wealth planning for corporate executives, physicians, and entrepreneurs, integrating corporate benefits, stock planning, and holistic financial strategies. As an International Client Advisor, he also assists Indian citizens and residents managing U.S.-based portfolios. He was AABDC’s
Bob Miglani
Founder & CEO, Hoot Bob Miglani is the Founder and CEO of Hoot, an AI powered marketing automation platform to help specialty doctors increase revenue. Bob started his career at Pfizer Inc. where he had positions of increasing responsibility over 23 years, leaving in 2016. He is the bestselling author of three books on the subject of embracing change, business leadership and sales & marketing. As a professional motivational speaker Bob inspires companies and professionals all
Sharda Cherwoo
Board Member, The Carlyle Group, World Kinect, Land O'Lakes Sharda Cherwoo is a trailblazing executive with decades of global experience in organizational leadership, P&L management, and transformative business innovation. As a respected board member and C-suite advisor, Sharda currently serves on the Boards of Directors of The Carlyle Group Inc. and World Kinect Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, and is a member of the Advisory Board of Land O’Lakes, Inc., a Fortune 250 com
Joyce Chang
Chair of Global Research, JPMorgan Chase Joyce Chang is the Chair of Global Research at J.P. Morgan’s Commercial and Investment Bank, with 35 years of experience in macro, fixed income, cross-asset, emerging markets, and geopolitical research. Previously, she was Global Head of Research and Global Head of Fixed Income Research. Joyce began her career as an Emerging Markets Strategist, earning 25 #1 rankings in Institutional Investor surveys. She was inducted into the Fixed In
Kamesh Nagarajan
Managing Director Morgan Stanley Kamesh is a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management with 27 years of experience. He specializes in wealth planning for corporate executives, physicians, and entrepreneurs, integrating corporate benefits, stock planning, and holistic financial strategies. As an International Client Advisor, he also assists Indian citizens and residents managing U.S.-based portfolios. He was AABDC’s
Bob Miglani
Founder & CEO, Hoot Bob Miglani is the Founder and CEO of Hoot, an AI powered marketing automation platform to help specialty doctors increase revenue. Bob started his career at Pfizer Inc. where he had positions of increasing responsibility over 23 years, leaving in 2016. He is the bestselling author of three books on the subject of embracing change, business leadership and sales & marketing. As a professional motivational speaker Bob inspires companies and professionals all
Sharda Cherwoo
Board Member, The Carlyle Group, World Kinect, Land O'Lakes Sharda Cherwoo is a trailblazing executive with decades of global experience in organizational leadership, P&L management, and transformative business innovation. As a respected board member and C-suite advisor, Sharda currently serves on the Boards of Directors of The Carlyle Group Inc. and World Kinect Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, and is a member of the Advisory Board of Land O’Lakes, Inc., a Fortune 250 com
Joyce Chang
Chair of Global Research, JPMorgan Chase Joyce Chang is the Chair of Global Research at J.P. Morgan’s Commercial and Investment Bank, with 35 years of experience in macro, fixed income, cross-asset, emerging markets, and geopolitical research. Previously, she was Global Head of Research and Global Head of Fixed Income Research. Joyce began her career as an Emerging Markets Strategist, earning 25 #1 rankings in Institutional Investor surveys. She was inducted into the Fixed In
Kamesh Nagarajan
Managing Director Morgan Stanley Kamesh is a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management with 27 years of experience. He specializes in wealth planning for corporate executives, physicians, and entrepreneurs, integrating corporate benefits, stock planning, and holistic financial strategies. As an International Client Advisor, he also assists Indian citizens and residents managing U.S.-based portfolios. He was AABDC’s
Bob Miglani
Founder & CEO, Hoot Bob Miglani is the Founder and CEO of Hoot, an AI powered marketing automation platform to help specialty doctors increase revenue. Bob started his career at Pfizer Inc. where he had positions of increasing responsibility over 23 years, leaving in 2016. He is the bestselling author of three books on the subject of embracing change, business leadership and sales & marketing. As a professional motivational speaker Bob inspires companies and professionals all
Sharda Cherwoo
Board Member, The Carlyle Group, World Kinect, Land O'Lakes Sharda Cherwoo is a trailblazing executive with decades of global experience in organizational leadership, P&L management, and transformative business innovation. As a respected board member and C-suite advisor, Sharda currently serves on the Boards of Directors of The Carlyle Group Inc. and World Kinect Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, and is a member of the Advisory Board of Land O’Lakes, Inc., a Fortune 250 com
Jyoti Chopra
Chief People, Inclusion & Sustainability Officer, MGM Resorts International Jyoti Chopra is the Chief People, Inclusion and...
Anindo Dutta
Partner/Principal EY Anindo is a Partner at EY Global Growth & Innovation, leading global go-to-market, marketing, operations, and sales teams focused on AI, risk, and cyber solutions. Based in NYC, he manages 360-degree relationships with one of the world’s largest SaaS/technology providers. Previously, he was Partner, EY Asia Pacific Markets, driving double-digit growth and leading strategic tech partnerships across the region. Before EY, Anindo was VP/Regional Business Lea
Kamesh Nagarajan
Managing Director Morgan Stanley Kamesh is a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management with 27 years of experience. He specializes in wealth planning for corporate executives, physicians, and entrepreneurs, integrating corporate benefits, stock planning, and holistic financial strategies. As an International Client Advisor, he also assists Indian citizens and residents managing U.S.-based portfolios. He was AABDC’s
Sharda Cherwoo
Board Member, The Carlyle Group, World Kinect, Land O'Lakes Sharda Cherwoo is a trailblazing executive with decades of global experience in organizational leadership, P&L management, and transformative business innovation. As a respected board member and C-suite advisor, Sharda currently serves on the Boards of Directors of The Carlyle Group Inc. and World Kinect Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, and is a member of the Advisory Board of Land O’Lakes, Inc., a Fortune 250 com
Joyce Chang
Chair of Global Research, JPMorgan Chase Joyce Chang is the Chair of Global Research at J.P. Morgan’s Commercial and Investment Bank, with 35 years of experience in macro, fixed income, cross-asset, emerging markets, and geopolitical research. Previously, she was Global Head of Research and Global Head of Fixed Income Research. Joyce began her career as an Emerging Markets Strategist, earning 25 #1 rankings in Institutional Investor surveys. She was inducted into the Fixed In
Kamesh Nagarajan
Managing Director Morgan Stanley Kamesh is a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management with 27 years of experience. He specializes in wealth planning for corporate executives, physicians, and entrepreneurs, integrating corporate benefits, stock planning, and holistic financial strategies. As an International Client Advisor, he also assists Indian citizens and residents managing U.S.-based portfolios. He was AABDC’s
Bob Miglani
Founder & CEO, Hoot Bob Miglani is the Founder and CEO of Hoot, an AI powered marketing automation platform to help specialty doctors increase revenue. Bob started his career at Pfizer Inc. where he had positions of increasing responsibility over 23 years, leaving in 2016. He is the bestselling author of three books on the subject of embracing change, business leadership and sales & marketing. As a professional motivational speaker Bob inspires companies and professionals all
Joyce Chang
Chair of Global Research, JPMorgan Chase Joyce Chang is the Chair of Global Research at J.P. Morgan’s Commercial and Investment Bank, with 35 years of experience in macro, fixed income, cross-asset, emerging markets, and geopolitical research. Previously, she was Global Head of Research and Global Head of Fixed Income Research. Joyce began her career as an Emerging Markets Strategist, earning 25 #1 rankings in Institutional Investor surveys. She was inducted into the Fixed In
Kamesh Nagarajan
Managing Director Morgan Stanley Kamesh is a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management with 27 years of experience. He specializes in wealth planning for corporate executives, physicians, and entrepreneurs, integrating corporate benefits, stock planning, and holistic financial strategies. As an International Client Advisor, he also assists Indian citizens and residents managing U.S.-based portfolios. He was AABDC’s
Bob Miglani
Founder & CEO, Hoot Bob Miglani is the Founder and CEO of Hoot, an AI powered marketing automation platform to help specialty doctors increase revenue. Bob started his career at Pfizer Inc. where he had positions of increasing responsibility over 23 years, leaving in 2016. He is the bestselling author of three books on the subject of embracing change, business leadership and sales & marketing. As a professional motivational speaker Bob inspires companies and professionals all
Vienna Wong
Chief Transformation Officer Chobani Vienna is the Chief Transformation Officer at Chobani, leading the company's mission to provide “good food for all.” She has a 25-year career marked by success in dynamic business environments, focusing on talent development and inclusive team culture. Vienna moved from Hong Kong to Queens, NY at age 13, later earning a degree from the Wharton School of Business. She began her career in Investment Banking, advising Fortune 500 and privatel
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