Many of today’s most influential CEOs took decades to rise through the ranks, learning as they went. But in the business world, 10 years is practically an entire career. It takes more than just practice to become one of the top CEOs in your field; it takes true talent and business acumen that only a few possess. In 2022, who are some of the people we might expect to see leading the way? Here are 10 CEOs to watch in 2022!
Jaclyn Zukerman Delory
Jaclyn is a thriving businesswoman and the definition of a “go-getter”. CEO of Next On Scene Media, a boutique marketing and media agency, she always had a knack for making a difference. As a young adult, Jaclyn loved exploring the power of influential visibility. It was there that she found her true calling – working with people and helping them create iconic personal brands.
After several successful years in the industry, Jaclyn decided to start her own company, so she could have more control over the projects she took on and the clients she worked with. Now, as CEO of Next On Scene Media, Jaclyn uses her expertise to help other business professionals uplevel their visibility and take their businesses to the next level. Featured on CBS, NBC + Fox, and named Yahoo Finance Top 10 Social Media Expert in 2021, she is helping her clients get the same recognition and exposure.
Karwanna D
Karwanna D. is an award-winning small business expert, an author and the founder of She’s Got Goals, LLC and the Trillion Dollar Secret to Government Contracts. As a 20+ year business vet who has successfully built two small businesses, she teaches small business entrepreneurs how to grow their business with government contracts so they can have consistent, sustainable income and get paid top dollar by the #1 largest purchaser of services in the US without chasing customers.
Over the past couple of years, this Government Contracts Expert has helped over 300 business owners generate upwards of 4 million of dollars and grow in revenues. Karwanna’s been featured on CBS, NBC, FOX, Star Tribune Business, Best Business Digest, SBA SBDC, Ticker News, The LIST TV Show, and more and has shared the stage with major leaders including Les Brown, Trent Shelton, Dr. George Frazier, and others. Learn more at KarwannaDSpeaks.com
Rudy Shoushany
Rudy Shoushany is a technology leader and an active speaker in the Technology Field he is also a Founder of serial startups DxTalks, CryptoTalks, and his consultancy BCCManagement. As a Successful professional with more than 22 years in IT Governance, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Blockchain, and web 3 Strategies. Prior to being the CEO of DxTalks and founding startups, Rudy was in the financial world serving as the head of Technology Governance in leading financial institutions in the Arab world.
In 2021 Rudy was Selected as a top 50 Global Thought leader and Top 100 Influencer in Technology Governance and became a member of the Forbes Technology Council. Rudy usually serves as a judge, and mentor for different international and regional startup initiatives, and awards. Rudy is finalizing his new book about quitting your job and getting started as an entrepreneur and he heavily Goes by one motto, knock on doors, or knock them down.
Todd Price
Todd Price is taking over the Roofing and Supplement industry as the founder of Perimeter Roofing and Priceless Nutrition. Todd was able to take his ability to sell, train people, develop empathy, and scale businesses to make two industry titans. Perimeter Roofing focuses on roof replacement, repairs, and installations. Founded in 2017, Perimeter Roofing has grown to be a multiple 8-Figure business. With locations all across the Southeast, Perimeter Roofing is one of the faster-growing roofing companies in the southeast.
Priceless Nutrition was founded in 2021 with a desire to change people’s lives. With high-quality affordable supplements accessible to people in all fitness stages, Priceless Nutrition strives to display the importance of fitness in your life. Todd continues to grow Perimeter Roofing and Priceless Nutrition by developing others to be the best version of themselves and delivering a high-quality product in the process.
Dr. Lori Trentacoste
Dr. Lori Trentacoste is Board Certified in Audiology (ABA) and has been a part of Island Better Hearing since 1987. Island Better Hearing is one of the oldest family owned and operated audiology and hearing aid dispensing practices in the tri- state area. Dr. Lori took ownership of Island Better Hearing in 1997 and has grown the practice to include four Doctors of Audiology. She has been actively involved in many professional organizations locally and nationally and works closely with state and local agencies.
Island Better Hearing has three full time Doctors of Audiology and a part time Educational Audiologist. Over the years services have expanded to include diagnostic audiological evaluations, pediatric care, tinnitus evaluations and treatment, the evaluation of Auditory Processing Disorders (APD), cochlear implants, aural rehabilitation and educational services in schools.
For over 50 years, Island Better Hearing has continued to be a leader in audiological services and hearing loss awareness. By offering community seminars and hearing screenings, individuals can receive information on hearing loss and allow participants to understand the need for further evaluation and treatment. Island Better Hearing provides an environment that makes patients feel comfortable to address their audiological needs and feel empowered to improve their quality of life through better hearing.
Madison Bronson
Madison Bronson is the founder and CEO of MADISON.the brand. Madison graduated from Clemson University in 2019 and opened up her own marketing firm in South Carolina at the age of 21. Madison brings a powerful combination of experience and passion to the business marketing process. Recently Madison has been responsible for law firm marketing development and revenue growth at one of South Carolina's top law firms.
MADISON.the brand is a full service marketing, branding, and digital communications firm that delivers measurable results and embraces creative media. The firm’s services include, website design and development, logo creation, social media marketing, search engine marketing (SEO/PPC), email marketing, content marketing, brand strategy, print marketing, and many other various forms of advertising. At MADISON.the brand, we value relationships with our clients and strive to create a lasting impact for generations to come. We combine many diverse and strategic marketing solutions that puts our client in the position to reach their goals and see results.
Russell Diehl
Russell Diehl is a hot new music artist named The Real Diehl, who is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Big Diehl Records, LLC, President of the Diehl Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit Corporation that aids women to end violence and crimes against them, plus provides services to people with mental disabilities, and is Partner of Bigger Diehl Sports and Cinemas Films Entertainment International, LLP, a film and theater company. He came into the industry as the only rapper and CEO with their own self-standing independent record label, but took him until his mid 30's until he dropped his first album with producer Havoc of Mobb Deep, titled "O.D." because he had to do everything as both positions.
He's now 41 and has also created two other start-ups, looking towards the bright future while finishing school at Raritan Valley Community College in New Jersey, pursuing higher education to raise and hone his skills, competency, professionalism, value, and growth with a degree in International Business Administration. Russell has been changing and is committed to reforming the entertainment industry to make it more ethical, moral, legal, fair, just, responsible, accountable, and honest, plus give that great example itself as CEO and lead the industries and people the right way but make a positive difference doing it.
Jasmine Viccarro
Jasmine Viccarro is the Creative Director, Founder and CEO of ViccarroCreative. Conceived to work within the niches of Social Media, Creative Design and Consulting, ViccarroCreative specializes in Content Creation, targeted marketing and branding. Using social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, ViccarroCreative has created a brand which continuously produces content that quickly rises to the top, and, even becoming "viral" - without any purchases such as followers or bought-promotions. While completing her education in Civil Engineering, Jasmine created ViccarroCreative in May 2018 after an almost year-long sabbatical from the internet – “living off the internet grid” enabled her to build a successful company and brand which initially operated only from her iPhone 7.
After an attempt to establish a location in Europe, ViccarroCreative continued onwards as its Founder went on to further study Data Science bringing ViccarroCreative to the enticing forefront of the technological cutting-edge. While Design and Content serves as a bread-and-butter for ViccaroCreative, it also works closely in multiple capacities to include advising and consulting with domains which increase the profitability of the company – for example, consulting with executives and analysts from the Cyber Risk and Cybersecurity Management, Financial Services and Information Technology Solutioning spaces.
Omar Al Ashi
Omar Al Ashi is the Founder/CEO of Urent, the first Multi-Category P2P Vehicle Rental Marketplace, Dubbed as the Airbnb of Mobility by Arabian Business. An idea that all stemmed from Omar’s passion for cars, having jumped from completing undergrad in industrial engineering at the University of Toronto, to working towards launching his first startup without any corporate experience. Omar designed his entire platform while he attended undergrad being a UI/UX designer. Omar started working on his product at the age of 22, and launched it at the age of 25.
Today, Urent stands as the first P2P Vehicle rental marketplace offering up to 5 vehicle categories for listing & renting, and is the fastest growing startup in the United Arab Emirates generating $2.4 million dollars in the first 16 months of operation. Urent recently signed a global partnership with Europcar mobility group to become their digital transformation leg in 140+ countries & helping them maximize utilization rates, and offer Europcar customers a full digital experience via our platform, available on (iOS, Android, Huawei Gallery) as well as desktop version.
Bette Hochberger CPA, CGMA
Bette Hochberger is the founder and CEO of Bette Hochberger, Inc. She began her firm in 2012 after working in public accounting for many years. Initially focused on the underserved market of women entrepreneurs, her firm and interests rapidly expanded to work with law firms, consultants, and real estate firms. With experience in the startup worlds of Miami and Boston, she later developed into the world of venture capital-backed startups. After her experience as an undergraduate at MIT and graduate school at Nova Southeastern University, Bette Hochberger became passionate about expanding opportunities for women in leadership, STEM, and business.
Bette Hochberger Inc. has grown exponentially since the pandemic, focusing on serving tech companies, cryptocurrency connoisseurs, and other niche businesses. Bette Hochberger tailors her services to her client’s needs. Bette Hochberger’s firm is a full-virtual finance department for small and medium-sized companies that want to compete with their larger.
Final Thoughts
The business world can be a cutthroat one, with new CEOs taking the lead every day. If you’re looking to get ahead in your career and prove that you’re an up-and-coming leader, it’s important to keep tabs on these 10 CEOs to watch in 2022 and know what they have been doing to get noticed!