Russian industry chiefs also featured heavily, alongside President Vladimir Putin, who once again topped the list of the 73 most influential people on the planet.
In a list not surprisingly dominated by political leaders, it was Tillerson’s name at number 25 that stood out. Forbes said of the 63-year-old father of four: “ExxonMobil struck oil this summer drilling in Russia's Arctic region, despite US sanctions against Kremlin-controlled partner Rosneft.
