WBJ Staff

As the head of an organization with $1.8 billion in annual revenues and locations from Leominster to Southbridge, and Marlborough to Worcester, the decisions Dr. Eric Dickson makes impact the entire Central Massachusetts region.

Carolyn Jackson successfully negotiated a hard-won contract with the powerful Massachusetts Nurses Association union on issues regarding staffing ratios and hiring back striking nurses.

Dr. Matilde Castiel has been on the front lines in the battle against not only COVID-19, but other problems plaguing the region, such as opioid addiction and hepatitis A.

As the head of one of the few independent hospitals remaining in Central Massachusetts, Edward Kelly oversees service to more than 20 towns with more than 300 primary care and specialty physicians and 149 beds.

Michael O’Kronley and Ascend Elements’ goal is to be at the forefront of the public’s transition from gas-guzzling cars to electric vehicles.

Jon Weaver is an instrumental figure in the world of biotech as leader of Massachusetts’ longest-running biotech incubator.

In 2020, Lila Snyder became the first female CEO in the 58-year history of Bose. Under her leadership, the $4-billion audio equipment manufacturer in Framingham has made headlines with its innovative product development.

Udit Batra took over leadership of Waters Corp., a $2.7-billion laboratory equipment manufacturer, in September 2020 and began to implement a three-phase transformation program to help the company regain its commercial commentum, strengthen leadership and performance management, and align the Waters portfolio for growth.

Looking into the future, high-speed internet and sustainable energy are going to be the cornerstones of economic development infrastructure, even more so than now.

Few companies worldwide have the ability to alter the entire course of human history, particularly our relationship with energy and limited global resources.