50 emerging market business leaders

The Bric countries – Brazil, Russia, India and China – and other emerging market economies have powered ahead economically over the past decade, marking a distinct shift in global power. Brics could together outstrip the world’s existing six biggest economies by 2039 and China might overtake the US by 2041.

Here, we present a selection of 50 emerging market business leaders who have shaped the economic performance of their respective regions.

All such lists are subjective and not exhaustive. This interactive feature is a jumping-off point for debate. Who should not have made the cut? Who else should be included and why? Join the debate below.

Reporting by: Jonathan Wheatley, Richard Lapper, Tom Burgis, Barney Jopson, William Wallis, Chris Bryant, Jan Cienski, Charles Clover, Roman Olearchyk, Jamil Anderlini, Kathrin Hille, Tom Mitchell, Richard McGregor, Geoff Dyer, John Aglionby and Johanna Kassel