TOP 50 CPG THOUGHT LEADERS, CELEBRITY KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & FUTURIST CONSULTING EXPERTS FOR EVENTS

Today’s Top 50 CPG thought leaders, futurist keynote speakers and consulting experts represent a range of influential consultants and advisory pros in consumer packaged goods. That said, as fast as the field moves, and as much as change only continues to accelerate, consider any Top 50 CPG thought leaders list as illustrative and highlighting individuals whose leadership impacts what we buy, how we shop, and how companies respond to shifting consumer demands.

Case in point: Futurist keynote speaker Scott Steinberg — while not a CEO of a consumer products firm, he is among the most widely cited futurologist consulting experts and keynote speakers commenting on consumer trends, retail disruption and the long‑term consumer economy. Including him on a Top 50 CPG thought leaders roster mirrors how experts outside traditional corporate roles influence business strategy and consumer expectations.

Also it helps to take a look at advisors who are currently heading large consumer goods, food, beverage, hygiene, retail or household products firms. In no particular order, we suggest a Top 50 CPG thought leaders rundown of individuals to keep an eye on.

And PS: If you have suggestions for other folks that you’d like to see included in future renditions of the list, by all means fire away. We certainly welcome your Top 50 CPG thought leaders ideas and recommdnations.

Ramon Laguarta; James Quincey; Jon Moeller; Miguel Patricio; Dirk Van de Put; Noel Wallace; Mike Hsu; Jeff Harmening; Mark Schneider; Donnie King; James Snee; Linda Rendle; Clark Gifford; Mark Clouse; Sean Connolly; Curt Garner; Michele Buck; Ravi Saligram; Debra Perelman; Sharon Haefner; Bruce Schulz; Joaquin Duato; Alan Jope; Nicolas Hieronimus; Andy Jassy; Doug McMillon; Brian Cornell; Craig Jelinek; Tim Wentworth; Karen Lynch; Rick Dreiling; Lawrence Kurzius; Tony Spring; Tom Kingsbury; Sonia Syngal; Ernie Herrman; Barbara Rentler; Chris Kempczinski; Laxman Narasimhan; David Gibbs.

Note that you might also consider Top 50 CPG thought leaders several heads of major manufacturers and brands, i.e. those behind long‑established giants in food, hygiene, household goods, beverages, snacks, and personal care.

Why do these names matter? Loads run global food‑, beverage‑, hygiene‑ or personal care‑product companies; others lead large retail/distribution chains that control where and how items reach consumers. As you can see, Top 50 CPG thought leaders and experts’ decisions influence supply chain resilience, product innovation, sustainability, pricing, marketing, and even how culture and consumer behavior evolve.

Such a roster captures the modern reality of the industry: it isn’t just about product formulation or manufacturing, but also about data‑driven marketing, ethical sourcing, sustainability, retail dynamics, global scale, and anticipating consumers’ shifting values and lifestyles. The world’s Top 50 CPG thought leaders who understand consumer psychology, global supply chain stressors, regulatory changes, and shifting shopper patterns impact not only what ends up on store shelves — but how people live, eat, clean, and perceive brands.

Through spotlighting a mix of corporate CEOs, retail executives, and futurist thinkers, we underscore how the future of CPG is defined by an ecosystem: from boardrooms to kitchen tables. Through this lens, we can appreciate the complexity behind everyday products — and why following leading voices offers insight into where consumer goods, culture, and commerce are heading worldwide.