July 7, 2026 – Seven alumni of Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) have been recognized on the 2026 Forbes China Best CEOs List, reflecting the impact of CKGSB leaders across industries that are shaping China’s next phase of economic development.
Published annually, the Forbes China Best CEOs List honors executives who have demonstrated exceptional leadership by guiding their companies through changing market conditions while delivering sustained growth and long-term value. This year’s ranking includes 50 CEOs, seven of whom are CKGSB alumni, representing 14% of the list.
The alumni recognized this year lead companies across a diverse range of sectors, including consumer brands, advanced manufacturing, new materials, and semiconductors. Their businesses are contributing to China’s industrial upgrading through global expansion, technological innovation, and manufacturing excellence.
According to Forbes China, the companies led by this year’s Best CEOs achieved an average share price increase of 565% during the evaluation period. The 2026 list also includes 39 first-time honorees, the highest number in the past three years.
In announcing the ranking, Forbes China noted that many of this year’s CEOs maintain a relatively low public profile while building enduring competitive advantages in highly specialized industries. Their success reflects a broader shift in Chinese business toward long-term value creation, technological capability, and sustained operational excellence.
The seven CKGSB alumni recognized this year exemplify these qualities. Among them are executives who have helped Chinese consumer brands expand globally, manufacturing leaders with decades of industry experience, and innovators advancing critical technologies across the semiconductor and advanced materials value chains.
CKGSB congratulates its alumni on this recognition. Their achievements highlight the role of visionary leadership, innovation, and long-term thinking in building globally competitive enterprises and advancing the development of China’s economy.
(Listed in the order published by Forbes China.)
