Best Company CEO (Small & Midsize Companies) | Comparably

Best Company CEO (Small & Midsize Companies)

These are the Top 150 highest-rated CEOs of 2021, according to anonymous employee feedback on Comparably.com over the past 12 months. This distinction is segmented into two ranked lists: Top 100 CEOs from Large companies (more than 500 employees) and Top 50 CEOs from Small/Mid-Size companies (500 employees or fewer). Read Methodology

  1. 1
    Jeffrey Glass Hometap's CEO
    Jeffrey Glass
    • Hometap
    • Boston, MA
    • Finance; Lending & Brokerage
    The culture is very positive. They are always making sure people are happy and included. Offer solutions to issues, and they act upon them. They make it very apparent that the culture and employees are a huge priority to everyone, including the CEO.
    Hometap Employee
  2. 2
    David Muse ZeroFox's CEO
    David Muse
    • ZeroFox
    • Baltimore, MD
    • Software; Security Software
    I feel more connected with the leaders that are driving ZeroFox to a better tomorrow. I know that's a $5 sentence, but I mean it. David has a real vision, and the right folks are supporting him in that vision. I think it's important to recognize.
    ZeroFox Employee
  3. 3
    William Creech Everlight Solar's CEO
    William Creech
    • Everlight Solar
    • Verona, WI
    • Construction; Civil Engineering Construction
    They are committed to helping us grow as individuals and care deeply about our success as sales reps here. I know this because I can reach out to our CEO anytime I'm having trouble and get an immediate response with the feedback I needed to hear.
    Everlight Solar Employee
  4. 4
    Mark Grignon Kognitiv Inc. CEO
    Mark Grignon
    • Kognitiv Inc.
    • Newton, MA
    • Business Services; Custom Software & IT Services
    Meeting with the CEO helped determine a solid fit based on his vision for the organization. These messages were aligned with my additional interviews and are consistent with my experience.
    Kognitiv Inc. Employee
  5. 5
    Nader Mikhail Elementum's CEO
    Nader Mikhail
    • Elementum
    • Lehi, UT
    • Software; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software
    The culture of Elementum is very positive in general. It's hard to beat when you can say, "If I had a question, concern, or just wanted to chat, I could contact the CEO and have those conversations." That's with all leadership all the way to the top.
    Elementum Employee
  6. 6
    Michael Naylor PKL Services' CEO
    Michael Naylor
    • PKL Services
    • Poway, CA
    • Business Services; Management Consulting
    I appreciate the leadership team's clear communication, strategic vision, and commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
    PKL Services Employee
  7. 7
    Neha Sampat Contentstack's CEO
    Neha Sampat
    • Contentstack
    • Austin, TX
    • Software; Business Intelligence (BI) Software
    Neha is genuinely one of the best people on the planet - I am yet to meet a member of her team who would not crawl over broken glass for her and Nishant. Great leaders inspire respect, only a very, very few draw genuine love from their team like Neha does.
    Contentstack Employee
  8. 8
    Bruce Card Paragon Technology Group's CEO
    Bruce Card
    • Paragon Technology Group
    • Scott Air Force Base, IL
    • Business Services; Custom Software & IT Services
    I have been in contracting for over 20 years; I feel like Paragon is one of the best contractors I have ever worked for. Bruce cares about people as fellow humans, not just employees, and shares that belief with his fellow managers and leaders.
    Paragon Technology Group Employee
  9. 9
    Kevin Weiss Sectigo's CEO
    Kevin Weiss
    • Sectigo
    • Scottsdale, AZ
    • Business Services; Security Products & Services
    Sectigo has experienced growing pains but is now coming through on the other side with great new leaders in place. Our CEO is experienced and driven but also understands the employees are critical to our success and truly cares about employee satisfaction.
    Sectigo Employee
  10. 10
    Lee Blakemore Introhive's CEO
    Lee Blakemore
    • Introhive
    • Chicago, IL
    • Software; Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
    The main challenge is the sense of instability, particularly around company direction and AI initiatives, which can be unsettling at times. Overall, my experience has been positive, especially with Lee as CEO, whose calm and down-to-earth leadership is invaluable.
    Introhive Employee
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    John Melas-Kyriazi Standard Metrics' CEO
    John Melas-Kyriazi
    • Standard Metrics
    • San Francisco, CA
    • Software:Financial Software
    Our leadership team sets the tone for our incredibly healthy and positive company culture. They live by our mission and values by being transparent, owning mistakes, and consistently striving to improve.
    Standard Metrics Employee
  12. 12
    Jake Frenz SmithRx's CEO
    Jake Frenz
    • SmithRx
    • San Francisco, CA
    • Software; Healthcare Software
    The openness and transparency of everyone all the way up to your CEO. I feel comfortable speaking in meeting such as our All Hands that has the entire company on it each week. They want to hear from us and lift each other up!
    SmithRx Employee
  13. 13
    Sriram Manoharan Contus Tech's CEO
    Sriram Manoharan
    • Contus Tech
    • Santa Clara, CA
    • Business Services; Custom Software & IT Services
    What I admire most about our leadership team is their unwavering vision and the genuine sense of support they offer to every level of the organization.
    Contus Tech Employee
  14. 14
    Hari Ravichandran Point Wild's CEO
    Hari Ravichandran
    • Point Wild
    • Boston, MA
    • Business Services; Custom Software & IT Services
    I appreciate how the leadership team remains adaptable and transparent, recognizing and valuing other team members' contributions.
    Point Wild Employee
  15. 15
    Jeremy Levine Underdog's CEO
    Jeremy Levine
    • Underdog
    • Brooklyn, NY
    • Hospitality; Gambling & Gaming
    I LOVE that I am invited by my leadership (including up through our CEO) to employ the full depths of my creative problem-solving to tackle the big questions and issues we face to set up the company for long-term scalability and success.
    Underdog Employee
  16. 16
    Amit Jnagal Infrrd's CEO
    Amit Jnagal
    • Infrrd
    • San Jose, CA
    • Software; Engineering Software
    The way our CEO takes the company forward by taking the necessary steps while keeping up with what is going on with the employees by having 1-on-1 conversations with them and taking the valuable suggestions from us—that shows commitment and passion on his part. We are behind him all the way till the end.
    Infrrd Employee
  17. 17
    Maria Christopoulos Katris Built In's CEO
    Maria Christopoulos Katris
    • Built In
    • Chicago, IL
    • Media & Internet; Data Collection & Internet Portals
    The company fosters a truly positive, supportive, and engaging environment. Leadership encourages collaboration, teammates uplift one another, and there’s a strong sense of community that makes coming to work energizing and rewarding.
    Built In Employee
  18. 18
    Praveen Andapally Vitel Global's CEO
    Praveen Andapally
    • Vitel Global
    • South Plainfield, NJ
    • Telecommunications; Telephony & Wireless
    I appreciate the leadership team's strategic vision, collaborative approach, and commitment to fostering a supportive and innovative work environment that encourages growth and success.
    Vitel Global Employee
  19. 19
    Solomon Ogoffa Barrister Global Services Network's CEO
    Solomon Ogoffa
    • Barrister Global Services Network
    • Hammond, LA
    • Business Services; Custom Software & IT Services
    The growing opportunities and the open-door policy-our CEO is always checking on everyone to see if we are happy or need anything.
    Barrister Global Services Network Employee
  20. 20
    Oleh Petrivskyy Binariks' CEO
    Oleh Petrivskyy
    • Binariks
    • Torrance, CA
    • Business Services; Custom Software & IT Services
    I really appreciate that the leadership team at Binariks is approachable and supportive. They’re open to new ideas, encourage initiative, and always provide constructive feedback. It feels like they genuinely care about both the company’s growth and our professional development.
    Binariks Employee
  21. 21
    Joe Poxson HRSoft's CEO
    Joe Poxson
    • HRSoft
    • Denver, CO
    • Software; Human Resources Software
    It has been great so far with lots of opportunity. The team is great, and I feel lucky to have our CEO.
    HRSoft Employee
  22. 22
    Sergii Tymchuk Computools' CEO
    Sergii Tymchuk
    • Computools
    • New York City, NY
    • Business Services; Custom Software & IT Services
    I appreciate the leadership team's ability to provide clear direction while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. They are approachable, open to feedback, and encourage professional growth.
    Computools Employee
  23. 23
    Michael Kawas GameU's CEO
    Michael Kawas
    • GameU
    • Flemington, NJ
    • Education; Training
    The GameU Leadership Team truly cares about each employee. Even as the company continues to grow, leadership team members meet individually with each new hire and continue to connect with team members individually to ensure they are feeling heard and are comfortable in their roles.
    GameU Employee
  24. 24
    Nobuyuki Ashida MISUMI's CEO
    Nobuyuki Ashida
    • MISUMI
    • Schaumburg, IL
    • Manufacturing; Industrial Machinery & Equipment
    I love that the MISUMI Leadership team is knowledgeable about the role customer service plays in keeping the company going. I'm very impressed with the appreciation we receive from those of you at the top. Also, I love that you value our feedback when it comes to training.
    MISUMI Employee
  25. 25
    Mark Sedgley Granum's CEO
    Mark Sedgley
    • SingleOps LLC
    • Atlanta, GA
    • Software; Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
    The clear goals and expectations. Mark is the type of CEO who trusts you, doesn't micromanage, and leads fearlessly. He is a refreshing leader that is instilling a lot of confidence.
    SingleOps LLC Employee
  26. 26
    Anwar Ghauche Constrafor's CEO
    Anwar Ghauche
    • Constrafor
    • New York City, NY
    • Software; Financial Software
  27. 27
    Mariano Baca-Storni Inclusion Cloud's CEO
    Mariano Baca-Storni
    • Inclusion Cloud
    • Dallas, TX
    • Business Services; Custom Software & IT Services
  28. 28
    Simha Sadasiva Ushur, Inc's CEO
    Simha Sadasiva
    • Ushur, Inc
    • Santa Clara, CA
    • Software; Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
  29. 29
    Indre Sizovaite MailerLite's CEO
    Indre Sizovaite
    • MailerLite
    • San Francisco, CA
    • Business Services; Advertising & Marketing
  30. 30
    Tristan Boutros Scrum Alliance's CEO
    Tristan Boutros
    • Scrum Alliance
    • Westminster, CO
    • Organizations; Membership Organizations
  31. 31
    Wendy Tan White Intrinsic's CEO
    Wendy Tan White
    • Intrinsic
    • Mountain View, CA
    • Manufacturing; Industrial Machinery & Equipment
  32. 32
    Dara Carpenter ELC Solutions Inc's CEO
    Dara Carpenter
    • ELC Solutions Inc
    • Toronto, ON
    • Transportation: Trucking, Moving & Storage
  33. 33
    Hubert Palan Productboard's CEO
    Hubert Palan
    • Productboard
    • San Francisco, CA
    • Software; Business Intelligence (BI) Software
  34. 34
    Patrick Biddiscombe New Breed's CEO
    Patrick Biddiscombe
    • New Breed
    • Burlington, VT
    • Business Services; Custom Software & IT Services
  35. 35
    Robbie Morrison Velosio's CEO
    Robbie Morrison
    • Velosio
    • Atlanta, GA
    • Business Services; Custom Software & IT Services
  36. 36
    Dennis Thankachan Lightyear's CEO
    Dennis Thankachan
    • Lightyear
    • New York City, NY
    • Software; Networking Software
  37. 37
    Rick Rudman Curbio's CEO
    Rick Rudman
    • Curbio
    • Potomac, MD
    • Construction; Commercial & Residential Construction
  38. 38
    Arvind Sarin Copper Digital's CEO
    Arvind Sarin
    • Copper Digital
    • Dallas, TX
    • Manufacturing; Wire & Cable
  39. 39
    Christine Terman Crystal Equation's CEO
    Christine Terman
    • Crystal Equation
    • Chicago, IL
    • Business Services; HR & Staffing
  40. 40
    Jonathan Akin (President) Jackson WWS, Inc's CEO
    Jonathan Akin (President)
    • Jackson WWS, Inc
    • Gray, KY
    • Manufacturing; Industrial Machinery & Equipment
  41. 41
    Rami Elghandour Arcellx's CEO
    Rami Elghandour
    • Arcellx
    • Rockville, MD
    • Manufacturing; Pharmaceuticals
  42. 42
    Steve Odland The Conference Board's CEO
    Steve Odland
    • The Conference Board
    • New York, NY
    • Organizations; Non-Profit & Charitable Organizations
  43. 43
    Andrea Mondoni (General Manager) Beiersdorf North America's CEO
    Andrea Mondoni (General Manager)
    • Beiersdorf North America
    • Stamford, CT
    • Manufacturing; Cosmetics, Beauty Supply & Personal Care Products
  44. 44
    Hari Ravichandran Aura's CEO
    Hari Ravichandran
    • Aura
    • Boston, MA
    • Software; Security Software
  45. 45
    SETH ETTENBERG, PH.D. BlueRock Therapeutics' CEO
    SETH ETTENBERG, PH.D.
    • BlueRock Therapeutics
    • Cambridge, MA
    • Business Services; Research & Development
  46. 46
    Michael Lucarelli RentSpree's CEO
    Michael Lucarelli
    • RentSpree
    • Seattle, WA
    • Real Estate
  47. 47
    Amy Andersen Verisys Corporation's CEO
    Amy Andersen
    • Verisys Corporation
    • Louisville, KY
    • Software; Security Software
  48. 48
    Jeffrey Buennemeyer Record Doors North America's CEO
    Jeffrey Buennemeyer
    • Record Doors North America
    • Monroe, NC
    • Manufacturing; Building Materials
  49. 49
    Ben Madick Matic's CEO
    Ben Madick
    • Matic
    • Columbus, OH
    • Insurance
  50. 50
    Bill Brownie Eargo's CEO
    Bill Brownie
    • Eargo
    • San Jose, CA
    • Manufacturing; Medical Devices & Equipment