The Business Transformation 150™

The Business Transformation 150™ (BT150) recognizes top executives leading enterprise-wide change. These leaders are reshaping industries with new business models, emerging technologies, and a commitment to responsible, human-centered leadership.
Nominate for 2026–2027

What is the Business Transformation 150?

The Business Transformation 150™ (BT150) honors executives who are reshaping industries through technology and leadership. These leaders are building new business models, applying innovations like generative AI and automation, and keeping human-centered values at the core of transformation.

Why the BT150 Matters

BT150 leaders aren’t just driving change inside their companies—they’re redefining how industries compete and grow. Their work sets the pace for innovation, proving what’s possible when bold ideas meet courageous leadership.

BT150 executives are not only driving change within their organizations—they’re redefining how industries compete and grow. Their work shows what’s possible when bold ideas meet practical execution and courageous leadership.

  • Prestigious Recognition. Highlights executives setting the standard for enterprise transformation.
  • Elite Network Access. Connect with peers in the Constellation Executive Network and other CXO circles.
  • High-Impact Visibility. Gain exposure through Constellation Research coverage, podcasts, and events.
  • Strategic Influence. Many BT150 leaders advance into CEO and board roles, shaping the next era of enterprise leadership.

Selection & Recognition 

  1. Nomination Phase
    • Who nominates: peers, analysts, industry influencers, technology vendors
    • Criteria: innovation, impact, scalability, leadership
  2. Evaluation
    • Six-month selection journey
    • Judged by Constellation analysts & industry experts
  3. Announcement
    • Leaders are announced publicly via press release, blog post & highlighted on the BT150 landing page
  4. Recognition at CCE
    • Inductees are celebrated at the Connected Enterprise summit with exclusive honors

Benefits for Inductees

  • VIP admission and curated experiences at the CCE summit
  • Membership in the Constellation Executive Network. More details about the CEN Membership can be found here [LINK].
  • 1:1 strategy session with R “Ray” Wang, CEO, Constellation Research
  • Complimentary research report access
  • Guest appearances on flagship podcasts (DisrupTV, CRTV)
  • Featured interview with Editor-in-Chief Larry Dignan
  • Monthly executive briefings and member-only newsletters
  • Entry into a private BT150 LinkedIn community and Black Card access to exclusive CR events
  • Quarterly CXO roundtable sessions with top-tier leaders

How to Nominate

  • Status: Nominations are closed; nomination form opens in January.
  • Eligibility: Executives may only appear once in consecutive years.
  • Action: Nominate an executive today.

Meet the BT150

View the Full List of BT150 Executives here.

Insights
October 27, 2025

Building an AI-Fluent Organization and the Rise of the AI Factory

Data to Decisions
Kristie Grinnell shares how TD SYNNEX is building an “AI-fluent” organization by using AI agents to drive both revenue growth and productivity and pioneering an “AI factory” to manage tech debt and boost agility across its global supply chain.
Larry Dignan
Insights
January 13, 2025

Practical Advice for the Boardroom: Driving AI Adoption

Constellation #BT150 member Karen Higgins-Carter shares her expert perspective on how boards and executives should approach #AI implementation. As a former #CIO across multiple industries, Karen provides valuable guidance on:
Larry Dignan