Steve Jobs

An American business magnate and inventor, he is the co-founder and CEO of Apple Inc. Jobs also previously served as chief executive of Pixar Animation Studios; he became a member of the board of The Walt Disney Company in 2006, following the acquisition of Pixar by Disney. He was credited in the 1995 movie Toy Story as an executive producer. Emphasizing the importance of design and understanding the crucial role aesthetics play in public appeal, his work drives forward the development of business models that enhance employee creativity and products that are both functional and elegant earning him a devoted following. Almost every year Apple tops the Bloomberg BussinessWeek and Boston Consulting Group 50 Most Innovative Companies list.