world's 25 greatest leaders: heroes of the pandemic

No disease in living memory has posed as great a threat to global health and livelihoods as the novel coronavirus. But since its earliest days, the battle against SARS-CoV-2 has also spurred countless people to tremendous acts of resourcefulness, courage, and compassion. We’re devoting our seventh annual leaders’ list to those who have rallied the world behind them in this decisive moment, including inspirational figures from the medical community—some of whom led by example even at the cost of their lives.

Li Wenliang

Chris Gregoire

Jack Ma

The Governors

Anthony Fauci

Rachael Bedard

José Andrés

George Yancopoulos

Mary Barra

Bill Gates

The Mayors

Lee Hsien Loong & Leo Yee-Sin

Jane Mosbacher Morris

Amadou Sall

Kious Kelly

Rihanna

Neil Ferguson

Shirin Rouhani

Wang Chuanfu

Angela Merkel

The Grocers

Leo Varadkar

Cristian Fracassi & Alessandro Romaioli

Brett Crozier

Jack Dorsey

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In business, government, philanthropy, and the arts, and all over the globe, these men and women are transforming the world and inspiring others to do the same. Check out our sixth annual World's Greatest Leaders list.

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World's 25 Greatest Leaders: Heroes of the pandemic

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