Top CEOs to Work For in San Diego

What makes for a great Chief Executive Officer? The best CEOs are noble public faces for their company’s successes and failures, captains of industry, accessible to all employees within reason, and just as concerned with their workers’ lives as they are with the bottom line. They have to balance shareholder demands while still running their company in an ethical way.

These CEOs in San Diego were rated as the best by their own employees on Comparably. This means they are well-regarded for their leadership style and their effectiveness in the role. As a boss, it’s always easy to run afoul of employees’ good will, so these ratings mean quite a lot.

The list that follows is a live leaderboard of the top CEOs in the area based on current employees’ ratings and reviews. Companies are ranked based on their all time ratings and the ranking can change as employees leave new ratings and reviews.

Top Rated CEOs
Rank Company Details
1
Roger Wells - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/822386/companies/822386/logo_1762215374416.jpg CEO
AEVEX Aerospace

the transparency with platform shipments

- AEVEX Aerospace Employee
2
Michael Naylor - https://cdn.comparably.com/27415867/l/759857_logo_pkl-services.png CEO
PKL Services

Persistence for daily drive and completion

- PKL Services Employee
3

They try to offer fun events to interact with people all over campus

- Illumina Employee
4

They are experts in their fields and are eager to support each other

- Seismic Employee
5

The perspective of learning and progressing

- ResMed Employee
6
Mitch Thrower - https://cdn.comparably.com/27559565/l/46465_logo_events-com.png CEO
Events.com

They make us all feel needed and appreciated and apart of a family.

- Events.com Employee
7

Health benefits are solid as is retirement.

- Classy Employee
8

My team is full of forward thinking, innovative individuals with different backgrounds. While we are different, we have a lot in common as well!

- Vervent Employee
9

I love the services we provide at AristaMD. It feels rewarding to be able to support doctors, nurses, and patients.

- AristaMD Employee
10
Lindsay Poe - https://cdn.comparably.com/27620234/l/953989_logo_bluprint-home-loans.png CEO
BluPrint Home Loans

Very transparent with what's going on with the company and our industry

- BluPrint Home Loans Employee
11

su entrega y pasion por lo que hacen

- PriceSmart Employee
12
David Abeles - https://cdn.comparably.com/24906369/l/340227/company_logo_340227.png CEO
TaylorMade Golf

Friendly very good hard working people

- TaylorMade Golf Employee
13
Oliver Brewer III - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/99294/company_logo_99294.png CEO
Callaway Golf

Doing meaningful work. We're making golf accessible to everyone and encouraging diversity and inclusiveness as a company. I feel supported to try new things.

- Callaway Golf Employee
14

Competitive salary and good benefits

- Cordial Employee
15

Benefits are the best oart

- Ximble Employee
16

Everyone is willing to help out and engaging.

- Cask LLC Employee
17

Our AllHands are fun and effective!

- Yembo Employee
18
Grayson Lafrenz - https://cdn.comparably.com/25176709/l/161974/logo.jpg CEO
Power Digital Marketing

Opportunities to learn and mentor others

- Power Digital Marketing Employee
19
Jennifer Hanna - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/966413/companies/966413/logo_1669235675680.jpg CEO
Hanna Interpreting Services

Friendly, approachable, and helpful. Definitely not afraid to get into the details.

- Hanna Interpreting Services Employee
20

The work that I am doing matters

- GoFormz Employee
21
Matt Spiegel - https://cdn.comparably.com/27430580/l/944527_logo_lawmatics.png CEO
Lawmatics

The team, the clients, the environment, the snacks.

- Lawmatics Employee
22

We are all like a crazy family. Friendship is never far from our group interactions

- SiO DIGITAL Employee
23
Kevin Hickey - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/94424/company_logo_94424.png CEO
BeyondTrust

Making a difference in people's days.

- BeyondTrust Employee
24

Collaboration and positive recognition by peers and managers

- Katana Employee
25
 - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/966762/companies/966762/logo_1670531957999.jpg CEO
Not to Say company

for sales department survey here

- Not to Say company Employee
26
Eric Overman - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/395274/logo.jpg CEO
AP WIRELESS

They are good partners at Bends

- AP WIRELESS Employee
27
Steve Majerus - https://cdn.comparably.com/27172378/l/837454_logo_synergy-one-lending.png CEO
Synergy One Lending

I am most happy helping others succeed.

- Synergy One Lending Employee
28
Marc DeMatteo - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/101972/company_logo_101972.png CEO
Chassis Plans

Employees company atmosphere and surroundings

- Chassis Plans Employee
29
Bart Adlam - https://cdn.comparably.com/24906369/l/408866/company_logo_408866.png CEO
Chef's Roll, Inc.
30

Working with patients, helping providers

- DexCom Employee
31

My team is working hard every day to ensure they fulfill there requirement in the company

- U. Inc. Employee
32

we all get along well

- Tealium Employee
33
John Mazur - https://cdn.comparably.com/27153831/l/101995_logo_chatmeter.png CEO
Chatmeter

Caring and unselfish mentality. Focused.

- Chatmeter Employee
34
George Pierson - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/138579/logo.jpg CEO
Kleinfelder

Collaborative mindset and willingness to help one another is key.

- Kleinfelder Employee
35

Dependable and Technically Hands on

- MaxLinear Employee
36
Tom Gilman - https://cdn.comparably.com/26451299/l/643640_logo_biosero.png CEO
Biosero

How ideas are received and discussed.

- Biosero Employee
37

good nothing to complain about

- Kontron Employee
38

Their hearts are in the right place and they try their best to make good decisions for customers, employees, and vendors. Like at any company they are not perfect, but they do an excellent job.

- Md7 Employee
39
Joseph Payne - https://cdn.comparably.com/25542480/l/89977_logo_arcturus-therapeutics.png CEO
Arcturus Therapeutics

They are the best leaders.

- Arcturus Therapeutics Employee
40

They are always respectful of employee needs.

- Mitchell Employee
41

I dont know yeah this is my first time but I know for shere there they are going to be great.

- Spy, Inc Employee
42

They're hard-working and compassionate! Overall, great people to be led by for the company.

- VisionTree Employee
43
Steve Wallach - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/323762/logo.jpg CEO
Youngevity International

knowing that i get to help people

- Youngevity International Employee
44
Alan Braynin - https://cdn.comparably.com/25984659/l/92410_logo_aya-healthcare.png CEO
Aya Healthcare

Recognition. Positive regard. Being included. Having influence and input on process improvement.

- Aya Healthcare Employee
45

The executive team seems nice overall.

- Qualcomm Employee
46
Mark Dankberg - https://cdn.comparably.com/25958592/l/66419/company_logo_66419.png CEO
ViaSat Inc.

Relaxed dress code. Lots of offices. Hardly any cubes.

- ViaSat Inc. Employee
47
Max Carnecchia - https://cdn.comparably.com/27214016/l/148042_logo_mitek-systems.png CEO
Mitek Systems

Transparency, over communicates, compassionate, approachable, open to feedback

- Mitek Systems Employee
48
Jeffrey Martin - https://cdn.comparably.com/26854334/l/298054/logo.jpg CEO
Sempra Energy

The people are compassionate about their performance!

- Sempra Energy Employee
49

They invest the time to plan, and are responsive to feedback.

- Zeeto.io Employee
50
 - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Blue Mountain
51

fun to banter with, very down to earth

- XIFIN Employee
52

leadership is fair and balanced

- UE.co Employee
53
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/25795839/l/46220/logo.jpg CEO
AutoAnything

Interacting with all of my coworkers

- AutoAnything Employee
54
BJ Cook - https://cdn.comparably.com/25754101/l/111277/company_logo_111277.png CEO
Digital Operative

Solid benefits here like flex time, 401k with match, unlimited vacation etc.

- Digital Operative Employee
55
Adam Harris - https://cdn.comparably.com/24906369/l/410736/company_logo_410736.png CEO
Cloudbeds

well remote work is great 100% remote company

- Cloudbeds Employee
56

Leadership is extremely transparent with our team and always welcoming of input and participation.

- ash Employee
57
John Case - https://cdn.comparably.com/25513573/l/488105_logo_realty-income-corporation.png CEO
Realty Income Corporation

They are easily accessible to talk with

- Realty Income Corporation Employee
58
Chris Carnicelli - https://cdn.comparably.com/27526732/l/549113_logo_generali-global-assistance.png CEO
Generali Global Assistance

work friendly environment & physical ambiance

- Generali Global Assistance Employee
59
Clement Connor - https://cdn.comparably.com/25854937/l/24464_logo_cng-digital-marketing.png CEO
CNG Digital Marketing

Flat power structure, everyone feels like they're part of the same team

- CNG Digital Marketing Employee
60
Blake Schroeder - https://cdn.comparably.com/25450043/l/34593_logo_kannaway-llc.png CEO
Kannaway, LLC
61

We have an incredible group of people who are not only great team members, but good friends as well.

- J!NX Employee
62
Steve Mitgang - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/301056/logo.jpg CEO
SmartDrive Systems

Accomplished professionals who are business smart and care about the employees.

- SmartDrive Systems Employee
63
Paul VerHoeve - https://cdn.comparably.com/26914578/l/337946_logo_mission-healthcare.png CEO
Mission Healthcare

The company has a family environment with high level of inclusion.

- Mission Healthcare Employee
64
John Lincoln - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/40298/logo.jpg CEO
Ignite Visibility

Honestly nothing makes me happy here

- Ignite Visibility Employee
65
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67
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/162258/company_logo_162258.png CEO
Precision Toxicilogy

The management team is awesome! They treat all their employees like family and are truly concerned for their well being and concerns.

- Precision Toxicilogy Employee
68
Chris Palmer - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/321800/logo.jpg CEO
Window Solutions
69

Quick decisions made where needed

- CHMB Employee
70
Kyle Slager - https://cdn.comparably.com/24906369/l/487247/company_logo_487247.png CEO
Raken, Inc.

More work and life balance recognitions.

- Raken, Inc. Employee
71

Imteracting with customers. Best oart if the say.

- AttackIQ Employee
72
Susan Salka - https://cdn.comparably.com/25510791/l/88236/logo.jpg CEO
AMN Healthcare

The most positive thing about the culture and environment is that they are supportive.

- AMN Healthcare Employee
73
Chris Howard - https://cdn.comparably.com/25030116/l/533033/company_logo_533033.png CEO
Sharp HealthCare

The culture of the organization.

- Sharp HealthCare Employee
74

Free food and awesome healthcare

- Altium Employee
75

all the coworkers were so friendly and help us very much like a team

- Ucsd Employee
76

Base pay is fair. RSUs are also nice!

- Curology Employee
77
Terry Schmidt - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/127019/logo.jpg CEO
Guild Mortgage

Never Long hours and like working with team

- Guild Mortgage Employee
78

Annual profit sharing based on company performance

- Cohu Employee
79

That they are very head strong and on task

- Pro-Tec Employee
80
Greg Koch - https://cdn.comparably.com/24858557/l/503665/logo.jpg CEO
Stone Brewing
81
Kara Jensen - https://cdn.comparably.com/25571160/l/96795_logo_bop-design.png CEO
Bop Design

Getting to do what I love

- Bop Design Employee
82
Zeynep Ilgaz - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/105806/logo.jpg CEO
Confirm Biosciences

Love the transparency. And being able to talk about anything with the leadership.

- Confirm Biosciences Employee
83
84
Harold Lewis - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/33384/logo.jpg CEO
Renovate America

The PSR team are great. Highly educated, yet badly treated team.

- Renovate America Employee
85
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/294629/logo.jpg CEO
Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
86
Tom Munro - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/27769/logo.jpg CEO
Verimatrix

everyone is nice and very friendly

- Verimatrix Employee
87
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/110184/logo.jpg CEO
Del Mar DataTrac

We have actual people that come out and talk to us

- Del Mar DataTrac Employee
88

Leadership is ok. Communicative and transparent. Some are more willing to hear and accept feedback from employees than others. Seem out of touch sometimes. They try to make sure everyone is happy but it feels like lip service because no real effort is made to even gauge employee satisfaction

- Hookit Employee
89
Danny Danny - https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/upload.comparably.com/967072/companies/967072/logo_1689108082168.jpg CEO
Tell prefer not say
90
David Blackford - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/99205/logo.jpg CEO
California Bank & Trust

Overall package, vacation and profit sharing.

- California Bank & Trust Employee
91
James Lasswell - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/132509/company_logo_132509.png CEO
INDUS Technology

Employee-focused, they seem to care about people

- INDUS Technology Employee
92

THEY ARE GOOD PEOPLE TO WORK FOR

- Tagg Employee
93
94
James Vecchio - https://cdn.comparably.com/25470323/l/116555/logo.jpg CEO
EpiAnalytics

Innovative, nimble, caring, empathetic, competent.

- EpiAnalytics Employee
95
Dave Dutch - https://cdn.comparably.com/25993361/l/158579/logo.jpg CEO
PayLease

Monthly meetings to inform the company

- PayLease Employee
96
Robert Struble - https://cdn.comparably.com/26215196/l/111600_logo_directed-electronics.png CEO
Directed Electronics
97
Brian McInerney - https://cdn.comparably.com/26339145/l/124511/company_logo_124511.png CEO
Glacier Water Services

Committed and dedicated

- Glacier Water Services Employee
98
Rajeev Vaidya - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Mind Technologies
99
 - https://cdn.comparably.com/24749373/l/148221/logo.jpg CEO
Mob Science
100
Dan Mondor - https://c3-static.comparably.com/1.541/static/skins/comparably_light/global/img/logo-company.png CEO
Novatel Wireless