20 Most Inspiring Business Leaders to Watch in 2022

Company	Management	Description
Sonix Medical Devices www.sonixmedicaldevices.com	Vipula Tailor CEO	Vipula Tailor, the CEO of Sonix Medical Devices, is a seasoned leader and a successful entrepreneur in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry. She is a veteran with over 20 years of international business development, licensing, R&D, and commercialization experience in the healthcare industry that includes two exits from companies she founded. Ms. Tailor has led strategic and organic growth portfolios of products and companies while closing over $500MM in total deals. She led acquisitions and mergers for Fortune 100 medical devices and pharmaceutical companies and held leadership roles at Pfizer (Wyeth), GSK, Johnson and Johnson, Kimberly-Clark, and Vertex.
Cubismi www.cubismi.com	Moira Schieke, MD Founder and CEO	As a physician, clinical radiologist, cancer imaging expert, and MRI expert, Dr. Moira Schieke (Founder and CEO) brought a unique perspective to defining the optimal pathway for healthcare’s digital transformation. Dr. Schieke founded Cubismi to create a foundational technology to help solve today’s diagnostic error crisis and dismantle legacy IT system barriers which inhibit translation of critical-need cancer technology. Dr. Schieke aims to use Cubismi’s interactive diagnostic decision intelligence (IDDI) EMERGE™ platform to propel a new standard of precision cancer care.
Siegfried AG www.siegfried.ch	Marianne Späne Chief Business Officer, Member Executive Committee Siegfried	Marianne Späne has been in the industry for over two decades with leading positions in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. She is equipped with a profound understanding and extensive knowledge of the chemical and pharmaceutical market along the whole value chain including P&L and financial experience. This is based on a solid academic background: Marianne holds a diploma in finance, economics, and marketing from the Kaufmännische Führungsschule KFS in Basel and the Marketing & Business School MBSZ, Zurich
CASAGO www.casago.com	Steve Schwab Founder & CEO	Steve has over 18 years of experience serving in the vacation rental industry. With his vision, he has created a blueprint for world-class customer service and his work has been exemplified in exclusive resorts and estates in several cities. Moreover, Steve is also a pioneer in performance-driven industry software. His experience as a managing partner has allowed him to create many industry-first technologies that continue to change the market and his creative work has been featured in numerous publications and television appearances.
AL Laith Group www.laithgroup.com	Jason English Chief Executive Officer	Jason’s entrepreneurial portfolio includes spearheading leadership roles across various business ventures and organizations. Jason is the Chief Eco-System Officer at CG Tech and is one of a few leaders to be selected as part of the Peter Diamandis mastermind of 250 exponential entrepreneurs. In 2020, Jason was also appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of AI Laith. Since then, he has been driving the company forward with his visionary ideologies.
ImagineSoftware www.imagineteam.com	Sam Khashman President and CEO	Born and raised in Germany, Sam then migrated to the U.S. for education and pursued Masters in Intelligence Studies to expand his academic grasp of analysis and end-results thinking. After finishing his graduation he started working in manufacturing, financial services, and the insurance business.
Dhanani Private Equity Group www.dhananipeg.com	Nick Dhanani CEO, Founder, and Chairman	Nick’s journey started from a convenience store where he worked as the night cashier and after gathering years of experience, he started purchasing and operating his stores.
DentalMonitoring www.dental-monitoring.com	Philippe Salah CEO & Co-Founder	At the forefront of this new way forward is Philippe Salah, CEO of the industry-leading dental software company DentalMonitoring. Since 2014, DentalMonitoring has pioneered industry innovation with one major mission: synchronizing the delivery of care with the need of care. To do so, the company leverages the power of artificial intelligence for optimal remote monitoring of all treatments and brands.
Oksana Franchising International, Inc. www.oksanaenrichment.com	Oksana Kolesnikova Founder & CEO	Oksana Kolesnikova is the CEO and franchisor at Oksana Franchising International, Inc., a multi-role entrepreneur who is also a live performer and founder of a School of Music, a music collaborator, and philanthropist.
Jules Energy www.julesenergy.com	Jos Den Broeder MBA CEO	Led by a visionary leader Jos Den Broeder MBA, companies like Jules Energy have responded to this trend by the in-house design of an online transaction platform with real-time data flows. This allows for the execution and settlement of energy contracts for electricity and gas between the energy retailer and its business customers.
LoanPro www.loanpro.io	Rhett Roberts Co-founder and CEO	Rhett Roberts is a prime example of an inspiring business leader setting an example to follow for generations to come. A graduate from the University of Utah, Rhett is a FinTech serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in product, compliance, consumer lending, B2B lending, and software development. Besides his professional prowess, he’s also an outdoor adventurer and competitive swimmer who has participated in 20+ triathlons. Currently, Rhett spearheads LoanPro as the Co-founder and CEO and plays an integral role in the company’s success.
Eturi Corp www.eturi.com	Amir Moussavian CEO and Founder	Technologies may have brought us together but excessive use has also drawn us apart. Facing a similar issue, Amir Moussavain, (CEO and Founder of Eturi Group), a father of two, dedicated his time to solving this problem. Amir established Eturi Corp., a San Diego-based software company that develops essential cross-platform solutions for mobile devices. He has over two decades of experience in technology management and specializes in nurturing innovative technology companies from start-up to dynamic growth to acquisition.
Fan’sGlobal SocialNGN LLC www.fanzglobal.com	Manoj Kumar Padhi CEO	Manoj holds an M.S. in Software Systems from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India. He moved to the USA in 2002 and since then has served in various capacities with big enterprises such as Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia, etc. He also worked as a consultant on many challenging DevOps/Application projects with top-tier telecom, financial, and internet service providers. In 2014, Manoj founded 4FANZ® with a team of four.
Projectivity Solutions www.projectivity-solutions.com	Phil Bristol CEO	Phil Bristol, Growth Curve Strategist, is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with an MS in Operations Research System Analysis. Alongside he has also completed post-master courses from the University of Southern California. He is a veteran in the industry with experience of over three decades, focusing on leadership, project management, and the IT industry.
Legion Capital Corporation www.legioncapital.com	Shane Hackett Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer	Shane Hackett is a renowned direct marketing expert and has been in the media & marketing industry for over two decades. He is a serial entrepreneur and has helped build multiple broadcast, technology, marketing, and training companies. Shane has graduated from William Jewell with BA in Communications & Public Relations. He has also studied International Business & Literature at Harlaxton College in England.
Smart Opinion www.smartopi.com	Kenji Yamanami Founder and CEO	Kenji Yamanami (Founder and CEO of Smart Opinion) encountered the issue first-hand when his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Over the course, he learned a lot about the disease and witnessed the difficulty associated with proper and timely diagnosis. Being a tech scholar, he had applied AI to research the human brain in graduate school, while consulting with his doctor friend, he suggested using AI-assisted ultrasound imaging for breast cancer detection.
Deduce www.deduce.com	Ari Jacoby Co-Founder & CEO	Ari was formerly the co-founder & CEO of Voicestar, Solve Media, and Circulate. He holds expertise in building large data networks, identity, risk, cybersecurity, CXO-level sales, business development, corporate development, corporate strategy, licensing, International strategic alliances, fundraising, M&A, and product development.
LTD CONNECT www.ltdconnect.com	Drew Dees Co-founder	Drew Dees has almost two decades of experience in the marketing industry. Initially, Dees spent his time running an in-house marketing agency for an 18-rooftop automotive group. Over the years, he withstands the changes in traditional marketing and worked in roles that offered a clear insight into media buying, creative concepts, meeting OEM requirements, production, working with 3rd party vendors, and a multitude of other things.
Mammogen www.mammogen.bio	Elizabeth Cormier-May CEO	The rise of female leadership in recent times is commendable. We at The Executive Headlines believe in celebrating leadership, especially those who stood out strong against all the odds. Elizabeth Cormier-May, CEO of Mammogen is a perfect example of ideal leadership in the 21st century. She is a veteran in the life science and diagnostic industry, whose focus is on unlocking true precision medicine at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Diagnostics, Clinical Research, and Life Sciences. She began her career as an oncological medicinal chemist for Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research.