Global corporations play a vital role in economic growth and success around the world, but behind the formidable corporate façades, is a stellar lineup of human faces. Keeping this in mind, Forbes Middle East is proud to present a pioneering ranking under the theme Global Meets Local. The study includes a ranking of the top 100 business leaders and execs heading up the regional operations of some of the world’s most successful corporation and have completed more than one year in their role. Complementing this list is a selection of 20 established professionals, still to complete one year in their positions, yet who boast long and illustrious careers and promise to deliver the same legacy at the helm of their new organizations.