Virginia’s most influential businesspeople get things done
Kira Jenkins //March 1, 2019//
Virginia’s most influential businesspeople get things done
Virginia Business // March 1, 2019//
They employ thousands, build the commonwealth’s most iconic buildings and reshape its cities and towns.
These decisionmakers sit on the boards of Virginia’s major charities, universities and governmental organizations. They donate millions of dollars to causes. In short, these powerful men and women make a big impact on Virginia’s economy and its communities.
This is the seventh year Virginia Business has compiled its annual list of the 50 Most Influential Virginians.
So, how do we come up with the list?
The editors at Virginia Business deliberate for several months over who we keep, drop or add. We look for fast-growing, innovative companies. We want leaders who share their wisdom and dollars with corporate or charitable boards.
Basically, these Virginians are making a difference.
We exclude elected officials and university presidents, focusing instead on business leaders.
This year, we added 10 new faces to our list.
They include:
So, read on to discover why we chose these business leaders. You’ll also find some interesting gems, including one person who recently wrote a children’s book and another who regularly competes in the World Boardgaming Championships.