NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang is ranked No. 1 on Glassdoor’s Best CEOs list for 2026.
In the just-released ranking, recognition is earned directly from the people who know their leadership the best — employees. Huang topped the list, with 99% of employees approving of the job he does.
“As AI and shifting expectations redefine the modern workplace, exceptional leadership has never been more vital,” Glassdoor noted. “The top 50 CEOs do more than manage day-to-day operations — they empower their people and drive authentic culture.”
Glassdoor reintroduced the Best CEOs list this year after a hiatus of five years, replacing the Best-Led Companies list, which ranked NVIDIA at No. 1 in 2025, in a shift to sharpen the focus on CEO and executive leadership and its impact on employee experience and company reputation.
Glassdoor also publishes a list of Best Places to Work in Technology and AI, where NVIDIA ranked No. 1 in January. Some 28 of the 50 Best CEOs 2026 winners also earned a spot on Glassdoor’s 2026 Best Places to Work list, reinforcing that strong CEO leadership and great workplace culture go hand in hand.
