NVIDIA's Jensen Huang earned a 98% leadership approval rating. What separates best-led companies from the rest comes down to recognition, AI transparency and culture clarity.

Every year, HR Executive spotlights 100 professionals who are making a real difference in how the world works and how technology supports it. As we sit solidly in the middle of a change-driven decade, this year's list reflects that HR isn't keeping up with the future—it's building it.

According to the industry analyst, embedding AI into organizations can help dismantle silos by facilitating cross-functional collaboration.