BizClik’s September 2025 Power List: The Leaders Shaping Global Industries

September 2025 BizClik Power List Highlights Leaders Driving Sustainability, Supply Chains, AI, Technology, and More

From sustainability strategies to AI-powered infrastructure, this month’s BizClik Power List recognises the executives shaping the future across our global portfolio of B2B magazines.

These leaders are redefining how we live, work, and connect - driving transformation in sustainability, supply chain, procurement, fintech, technology, energy, AI, and data centres.

Explore the Power List and read their exclusive interviews.

Márcia Balisciano, Chief Sustainability Officer at RELX Group, on the front cover of Sustainability Magazine

Ahead of Sustainability LIVE London, Márcia spoke with Sustainability Magazine about embedding sustainability into RELX’s core strategy — driving impact across 36,000+ employees while advancing transparency, inclusion, and ESG solutions for customers.

On why sustainability is a business imperative:

"Sustainability is not a nice-to-do. It’s a must-do."

Key Stat: 53% reduction in energy consumption since 2018, even while scaling AI and cloud services.

Key Takeaway: Embedding sustainability ensures resilience, business growth, and societal benefit.

Márcia’s leadership has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Global Sustainability Awards. RELX itself was also named among the World’s Top 100 Most Sustainable Companies.

Discover the full interview in Sustainability Magazine’s September issue.

Rob Turner, Chief Procurement Officer, Deliveroo – Featured on the cover of Procurement Magazine

Rob Turner has rebuilt Deliveroo’s procurement function from the ground up, transforming it into a strategic enabler through digital adoption, cost optimisation, and cultural change.

On changing procurement’s role:

"My journey has been to almost rebuild from scratch, to reinvent, to build a reputation as a problem solver and to deliver flawlessly."

Key Stat: £53m in validated savings delivered within 18 months.

Key Takeaway: Procurement at Deliveroo now drives growth and resilience as a core business partner.

Discover the full interview in Procurement Magazine’s September issue.

Heiko Gerling, Chief Operations Officer, Danone North America – Featured in Supply Chain Digital

To maintain quality amid ongoing supply chain challenges, Heiko Gerling, Chief Operations Officer at Danone North America, is advancing resilient, human-centred supply chains through localisation, digital twins, and scenario planning.

On building resilience, Gerling said:

“Resilience isn’t just about surviving disruption — it’s about turning challenges into opportunities to strengthen operations. At Danone, we treat resilience as a value driver, not a cost centre, enabling us to thrive amid uncertainty while staying true to our mission.

Key Stat: 90% of Danone’s US products are made domestically, reducing reliance on external supply.

Key Takeaway: A blend of localisation, foresight, and workforce upskilling creates supply chains that are fast, adaptable, and purpose-driven.

Discover the full interview in Supply Chain Digital’s September issue

Peter Pugh-Jones, EMEA Field CDO, Confluent – Featured in FinTech Magazine

Peter Pugh-Jones warns that banks leaning on legacy “co-existence” strategies risk falling behind, as cloud-native, real-time architectures become essential for AI and compliance.

On why stopgaps fail:

"Co-existence might buy time, but it’s not a strategy when legacy systems hold you back."

Key Stat: 70% of banks’ IT budgets are consumed by maintaining outdated systems.

Key Takeaway: True transformation requires modernising core systems from the ground up.

Discover the full interview in FinTech Magazine’s September issue

Joe Capes, CEO, LiquidStack – Featured in AI Magazine

In an exclusive interview with AI Magazine, Joe Capes, CEO of LiquidStack, explains why liquid cooling is now indispensable as AI drives unprecedented energy and heat challenges in data centres.

On the liquid cooling revolution, Capes says:

“Most of our customers realise that liquid cooling is indomitable – nothing’s going to stop it.”

He points to LiquidStack’s GigaModular CDU, unveiled at Datacloud Global Congress, as an example of how scalable, direct-to-chip liquid cooling can future-proof hyperscale data centres.

Key Stat: 150MW — the scale of LiquidStack’s most recent project, compared to 5–10MW a decade ago.

Key Takeaway: AI growth is outpacing traditional infrastructure. Liquid cooling is now a necessity, delivering efficiency, sustainability, and scalability.

Discover the interview in AI Magazine’s September issue

Mike Blandina, CIO, Snowflake – Featured in Technology Magazine

Mike Blandina argues enterprise AI must be grounded in strong data foundations and engineering — because in business, wrong answers aren’t an option.

On reshaping IT’s mindset:

"It’s no longer ‘I filed a ticket, would you please service me?’ It’s ‘What are you trying to achieve? What problem are you trying to solve, and how can we help you solve that?’"

Key Stat: 60% of Snowflake’s internal stack is built on its own platform (“Snowflake on Snowflake”).

Key Takeaway: Enterprise AI success depends on data, discipline, and governance — with AI agents set to transform the CIO role itself.

Discover the full interview in Technology Magazine’s September issue

Alessandro Lombardi, Founder & Chairman, Elea Data Centers – Featured in Data Centre Magazine

Alessandro Lombardi is driving Brazil’s push for digital sovereignty with Elea’s Rio AI City project - a benchmark for sustainable, AI-ready infrastructure.

On Brazil’s opportunity:

"Elea is a strategic partner in building Brazil’s digital future, offering a sustainable and reliable way for global companies to expand into the country."

Key Stat: 65% of Brazil’s data is still stored abroad.

Key Takeaway: Sovereign, sustainable data centres can attract investment, drive innovation, and set new global standards.

Discover the full interview in Data Centre Magazine’s September issue

Helen Clarkson, CEO, Climate Group – on the front cover of Sustainability Magazine

As one of the driving forces behind Climate Week NYC, Helen Clarkson has guided Climate Group’s global network of companies and governments to accelerate climate action — even amid political and economic headwinds.

On the importance of collaboration, she says:

“Our mission is to drive climate action fast – by harnessing networks for impact.”

Key Stat: Climate Group connects 500+ multinational businesses across 175 markets worldwide.

Key Takeaway: Climate Week NYC 2025 is a pivotal moment ahead of COP30, where business leaders must stay globally focused and committed to long-term strategies despite shifting headwinds.

Read the full interview in Sustainability Magazines second issue for September

Shaping the Future Across Industries

This month’s Power List reflects the breadth of leadership across BizClik’s global portfolio — from AI-driven cooling systems to sovereign data centres, procurement reinvention, and sustainability at scale.



Together, these eight leaders prove that vision and execution can transform industries while driving lasting impact for businesses, communities, and the planet.

Read the September Editions Now

• Sustainability Magazine 1.0
• Sustainability Magazine 2.0
• Supply Chain Digital
• Procurement Magazine
• FinTech Magazine
• Data Centre Magazine
• Technology Magazine 
• AI Magazine

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FAQ

What is  The [Industry] Interview?

Each month, BizClik’s portfolio of global B2B magazines features in-depth conversations with senior leaders shaping their industries. These interviews explore career journeys, leadership insights, market trends, and the innovations driving their organisations forward.

Which magazines publish these interviews?

All BizClik titles feature them, including Sustainability Magazine, Supply Chain Digital, Procurement Magazine, FinTech Magazine, Telco Magazine, Data Centre Magazine, Technology Magazine, and AI Magazine.

How are leaders chosen for a feature?

Executives are selected by our editorial teams based on industry impact, recent achievements, and alignment with each magazine’s audience. Many are invited through existing editorial relationships or via direct submissions from companies and PR agencies.

How can I or my company be featured?

If you’re a senior leader with a compelling story, recent innovation, or industry insight to share, you can pitch for consideration. Contact the relevant magazine’s editorial team via our BizClik Contact Page.