BOSTON — Indian-origin executives continue to make their mark at some of the largest companies in the United States, with a number of them serving as chief executive officers of companies ranked on the
Fortune 500. IndUS Business Journal is highlighting these business leaders in a new list based on the
Fortune 500, the annual ranking published by
Fortune magazine of America’s largest companies by revenue. The CEOs are listed alphabetically by last name.
To subscribe IndUS Business Journal for free, please click here. The list offers a snapshot of the growing presence of Indian-origin executives in the leadership ranks of major American corporations and reflects the significant role they play in the U.S. business landscape. “Indian Americans are playing an increasingly important role in the American and global business landscape, leading companies, driving innovation and creating economic opportunities across industries,” said
Upendra Mishra, publisher of IndUS Business Journal. “At IndUS Business Journal, we see it as part of our responsibility to broaden and deepen our coverage of these leaders and the impact they are having in the business world, particularly in the United States.” Mishra said the Fortune 500-based list is part of a broader effort by the publication to recognize the growing influence of Indian American business leaders. “This list is one step in that effort,” he said. “We are also working on several other lists highlighting the achievements and contributions of Indian American business leaders, entrepreneurs and executives. Stay tuned for more.” The list is based on information published by
Fortune and is intended to highlight Indian-origin representation among the CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. As of September 28, 2026, this list identifies 20 Indian and Indian American chief executives of companies on the 2026 U.S. Fortune 500. Names are arranged alphabetically by last name.
Nikesh Arora — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara, California.
Srinivasan “Srini” Gopalan — President and Chief Executive Officer; T-Mobile US, Inc.; Bellevue, Washington. Rahul Goyal — President and Chief Executive Officer; Molson Coors Beverage Company; Chicago, Illinois.
Shailesh G. Jejurikar — Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer; The Procter & Gamble Company; Cincinnati, Ohio.
Vimal Kapur — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Honeywell Technologies; Charlotte, North Carolina.
Lal Karsanbhai — President and Chief Executive Officer; Emerson Electric Co.; St. Louis, Missouri.
Reshma Kewalramani — Chief Executive Officer and President; Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston, Massachusetts.
Arvind Krishna — Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer; IBM; Armonk, New York.
Kevin A. Lobo — Chair and Chief Executive Officer; Stryker Corporation; Portage, Michigan.
Sanjay Mehrotra — Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer; Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise, Idaho.
Satya Nadella — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Microsoft Corporation; Redmond, Washington.
Shantanu Narayen — Chair and Chief Executive Officer; Adobe Inc.; San Jose, California.
Sundar Pichai — Chief Executive Officer; Alphabet Inc.; Mountain View, California.
Bob Pragada — Chair and Chief Executive Officer; Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Dallas, Texas.
Niraj S. Shah — Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman; Wayfair Inc.; Boston, Massachusetts.
Sumit Singh — Chief Executive Officer; Chewy, Inc.; Plantation, Florida.
Ravi Kumar Singisetti — Chief Executive Officer; Cognizant Technology Solutions; Teaneck, New Jersey.
Rajesh Subramaniam — President and Chief Executive Officer; FedEx Corporation; Memphis, Tennessee.
Saumya “Saum” Sutaria — Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer; Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Dallas, Texas.
Jayshree V. Ullal — Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson; Arista Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara, California.
