Emerging Leaders

Thomas White’s Emerging Leaders showcases the decision makers and rising stars in emerging market countries around the world. With interest in developing economies mounting, Emerging Leaders will chronicle the stories behind the men and women who will pave the way in this exciting new marketplace in the years to come.

Abdelilah Benkirane

The Arab Spring uprising, which rocked countries such as Egypt and Tunisia did have a positive effect on Morocco’s political establishment, and without spilling even a drop of blood. The face that symbolizes this refreshing change is that of Abdelilah Benkirane, the newly-elected prime minister of Morocco.

Ma Ying-jeou

Ma Ying-jeou has been re-elected the president of Taiwan (officially the Republic of China). Ying-jeou owes a part of his victory to the initiatives that have improved Taiwan's relationship with mainland China and given a boost to his country's trade prospects.

Murilo Ferreira

As the CEO of Vale S.A., Murilo Ferreira manages not just the world’s second largest mining group but also the sometimes conflicting expectations of both the Brazilian government and 4 million shareholders.

Ahmet Davutoglu

Lacking an authoritative foreign policy Turkey was seen as ‘a man with strong muscles, a small brain and a shaky heart’. But, Ahmet Davutoglu, the country’s cerebral foreign minister, is weaning of these not-so-flattering remarks on Turkey.

Cyrus P Mistry

Whenever someone succeeds a relatively accomplished person, it is almost always said that the successor will have very big shoes to fill. In the case of Cyrus Mistry, who will be the next chairman of the Tata Group, it may well be so.

Husnu Ozyegin

Husnu Ozyegin did not inherit family wealth, but he did inherit an invaluable asset: the value of education. Small wonder the Harvard-educated Turkish banking billionaire spends a sizeable portion of his personal wealth to provide education for the poor in his home country.