There are six high-profile business leaders whose decisions resonate and may shape global economies and policy decisions in 2026, according to Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) Limited.
Beyond their companies, their sphere of influence can shape commodity prices, investor sentiment, technology adoption, and even government policy priorities. Note that the list is not limited to these six alone.
At the latest edition of LBS Breakfast Session, FDC Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bismarck Rewane, listed the six multi-billionaires, including:
The financial advisory and economic research firm is saying that by 2026, global economic outcomes will increasingly be shaped not only by governments, but by private capital decisions made by individuals whose businesses operate across borders.
Yet they remain rooted in national economic realities of their specific countries and regions.
The mix of high-net-worth individuals is drawn from strategic sectors including mining, energy, telecoms/consumer goods, software/philanthropy, electric vehicles/space, and luxury.
These are industries that tend to shape global headlines and shifts in macro conditions. And in 2026, with tighter capital allocation, increasing geopolitical competition, and fast-moving technology cycles, the actions of these figures may matter even more than usual.