09-02-2026PACESETTERS 2026

How we chose the 2026 Pacesetters

Our 2026 ranking of the 40 Pacesetters showcases executives who are integrating generative artificial intelligence, autonomous agents, and machine learning into their businesses and customer experience. Here’s a look behind the selection process.

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To create the 2026 list of Pacesetters, a team of expert Fast Company editors and writers, along with a group of external judges, sought out groundbreaking executives in a variety of industries who are using generative artificial intelligence,........

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