Gianrico Farrugia is President and Chief Executive Officer of Mayo Clinic, one of the leading global workforce institutes in the world caring for patients from all 50 U.S. states and 135 countries. A Mayo Clinic physician for more than 35 years, he holds joint appointments in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Internal Medicine, and the Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, and is a professor at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. He previously served as CEO of Mayo Clinic in Florida, led the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine, and co-founded the Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation.
Dr. Farrugia is recognized for transforming Mayo Clinic from a traditional operating model to a platform-based system integrating data, AI, and digital innovation. Under his leadership, Mayo Clinic launched the Mayo Clinic Platform, invested over $9 billion in integrated care infrastructure, introduced more than hundred AI algorithms into clinical care, and brought the first carbon ion therapy program in the Americas. His combination of operational leadership, clinical innovation, and patient-centered transformation reflects his enduring impact on healthcare delivery and research.
The 100 CEOs featured here reflect the diversity and complexity of modern oncology leadership. In 2025, some lead the world’s largest cancer institutions; others guide specialized societies or emerging innovators. What unites them is responsibility: for millions of patients, for the integrity of science, and for the future direction of cancer care globally.
This list is not a celebration of power, but a recognition of stewardship, accountability, and impact – and of the leaders whose choices continue to shape the fight against cancer. For the many deserving individuals not mentioned in this list, we will continue to acknowledge, honor and elevate your voices in our daily publications from across the world.
See the full list of The 100 Influential CEOs in Oncology in 2025 and stay tuned for other special category nominations.
