07 Oct

Social media has become one of the most effective platforms for creating and fostering connections. Many consumers use these platforms to interact with brands and even company executives. On the other hand, more CEOs and business leaders are establishing their online presence to take advantage of all the benefits social media has to offer. One example is the senior vice president of loanDepot, Alec Hanson, who has leveraged the power of building relationships on social media. His success across several platforms has led to a Forbes feature, How Every Leader No Matter The Industry Can Adopt Social Media, which details how he is effectively using social media for his business. In this article, we analyze Hanson’s social media strategy and explain what makes his online presence so successful.    Creating Connections Authentically  Alec Hanson has a comprehensive strategy across every major social media platform you...

19:14 / Front Page Execs
09 Sep

This year, the Fortune 500 CEOs stepped up their game on social media with more individuals on the list having an online presence. Being on social media offers many benefits for industry leaders, such as helping them drive toward company objectives, establishing themselves as thought leaders, and connecting with customers, stakeholders, and current and potential employees.  Our team at Influential Executive researched each CEO on the Fortune 500 list to find how many of them have a social media account. As of August 2022, 70% of CEOs on the list have at least one social media account — an increase of 13% since 2020. In this article, we look at three interesting Fortune 500 CEOs we recommend following on social media across LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. We chose these CEOs because they utilize the benefits of their respective platform effectively to share...

19:34 / Articles
12 Aug

Throughout her long career, Harriet Green has had extensive experience in the executive role. She’s the former chairman and CEO of IBM Asia Pacific and the former CEO of Thomas Cook Group.  Aside from her business endeavors, Green is also an activist promoting diversity and an inspirational advisor. She shows this side of her life on social media by creating an authentic and welcoming community across LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.  In this article, we look at her presence on LinkedIn and Instagram to analyze what makes her an influential advisor on social media.    Words of Wisdom on LinkedIn On LinkedIn, Harriet Green has over 61,000 followers and was named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices. She shares a variety of topics including personal posts related to her interests, advice to help others achieve success, and newsletters written about her experiences. Sharing tips is an effective...

17:49 / Executive Spotlight
15 Jul

Chris Kempczinski has been an executive at Mcdonald's since 2015 and moved into the President and CEO position in 2019. He runs one of the largest and more successful fast food chains in the world — and he has an equally successful social media strategy. On social media, Kempczinski uses his platforms to connect with customers and promote his company. However, while his content is branded, he doesn’t come across as overly promotional or inauthentic. In this article, we analyze his Instagram and LinkedIn accounts and explain why Kempczinski is so effective at being a genuine brand ambassador.   An Approachable Brand Ambassador on Instagram  On Instagram, Kempczinski has over 7,450 followers. He mainly uses his Instagram to share stories featuring Mcdonald's employees from around the world. In the example below, Kempczinski’s caption shows how genuinely interested he is in meeting employees and hearing about...

18:05 / Executive Spotlight
24 Jun

The founder and CEO of Box Inc, Aaron Levie, is an innovative leader in the tech world — and online. On Twitter, Levie is a conversation starter and uses his platform to share his thoughts, opinions, and advice on software, technology, and crypto. He effectively uses his social media platform to authentically engage with his followers. Keep reading for our analysis of Levie’s online presence.    An Engaged Conversation Starter on Twitter On Twitter, Aaron Levie has a large audience with over 2.4 million followers. He has gained a large following by sharing his opinions, experiences, and even some jokes every now and then. Levie is a conversation starter and isn’t afraid to share his opinion and openly engage with other users. It's clear that he views this platform as a space to share his insights and interact with his followers and other...

17:56 / Executive Spotlight
17 May

Chief Executive Chair at Ann Summers and Knickerbox, Jacqueline Gold CBE is considered by many to be one of the most inspiring and successful executive women in the UK. In 1981, Gold wanted women to be able to purchase lingerie and sex toys in a high class environment. By 1987, Gold was appointed CEO of Ann Summers and turned a sex shop run by men into a multi-millon pound business run by women, for women.  On social media, Gold has created a women-centric and business-centric community by advocating for women’s autonomy and sharing her business advice throughout her content. Gold uses a comprehensive strategy across Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. In this article, we will be looking at how effective Gold’s influential presence is on Instagram in particular.    Authenticity and Inspiration on Instagram At the time of this article’s publication, Jacqueline Gold’s Instagram...

17:20 / Executive Spotlight