The 25 best CEOs of small and midsize companies ranked, according to female employees
Madison Hoff
- Career site Comparably looked at who are the top-rated CEOs according to female employees.
- This year, five of the top 25 CEOs of the small and midsize ranking are women.
- Below are the top 25 CEOs at companies with less than 500 employees.
25. Jessica DeVlieger, C Space
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Industry: Market research
Employee quote about the CEO: "Smart, hard-working, willing to take feedback to heart and bring a ton of passion and innovative thinking to what's possible."
24. Aaron King, Snapdocs
Location: San Francisco, California
Industry: Real estate software
Employee quote about the CEO: "The leadership at Snapdocs seems to truly care for the wellbeing of their workers and the work life balance."
23. Amir Movafaghi, Mixpanel
Location: San Francisco, California
Industry: Data analytics
Employee quote about the CEO: "I also love that he has set goals about diversity and inclusion and has really shown up to support women and other minorities in the workplace with career progressions."
22. David Muse, Elemica
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Industry: Enterprise software and network solutions
Employee quote about the CEO: "David Muse as CEO invites transparency across all aspects of the business, whether positive items or problematic areas."
21. Katherine Power, Who What Wear
Location: Los Angeles, California
Industry: Online publishing
Employee quote about the CEO: "Incredibly knowledgeable about the fashion and beauty industry. Each time she brings something different to the table and ensures our success year after year."
20. Paddy Spence, Zevia
Location: Encino, California
Industry: Food and beverage
Employee quote about the CEO: "Our CEO's #1 priority is the health and safety of all our employees."
19. David Cancel, Drift
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Industry: Enterprise software
Employee quote about the CEO: "David Cancel, known as DC, sits out among the team at a desk just like anyone else. He's super approachable, incredibly transparent, and is always interested in what you are working on."
18. David Grace, Deem
Location: Oakland, California
Industry: Mobile and cloud technology
Employee quote about the CEO: "Transparency and inclusion from both a knowledge as well as a people perspective."
17. Mike Clayman, Flexion Therapeutics
Location: Burlington, Massachusetts
Industry: Biopharmaceutical
Employee quote about the CEO: "Flexion continues to be the best organization I have ever worked at. We are led by a superbly accomplished, equally humble and caring CEO."
16. Joanna McFarland, HopSkipDrive
Location: Los Angeles, California
Industry: Ridesharing mobile app
Employee quote about the CEO: "Cares about moving the company and the team forward: always striving and thinking of new ways we can all be better. I've never felt as valued or engaged."
15. Ryan Malone, SmartBug Media
Location: Newport Beach, California
Industry: Digital marketing
Employee quote about the CEO: "Forward-thinking, with a culture based on trust, collaboration, and inclusion.
14. Todd Olson, Pendo
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Industry: SaaS/enterprise software
Employee quote about the CEO: "The CEO is the nicest person. Continues to promote an inclusive and diverse work environment."
13. Jessica Mah, inDinero
Location: Walnut, California
Industry: Online financial services
Employee quote about the CEO: "Our CEO has invested heavily in regular interactions with the team, which allows each of us to feel like we are a part of the direction of the company."
12. Jason Purcell, Salsify
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Industry: Analytics software
Employee quote about the CEO: "The CEO is incredibly transparent and down to earth and I appreciate how he runs the company."
11. Michael Winwood, Optomi
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Industry: Staffing and recruiting
Employee quote about the CEO: "Caring, knowledgeable, funny, relatable, creative."
10. Doug Hirsch and Trevor Bezdek, GoodRx
Location: Santa Monica, California
Industry: Pharmaceutical healthcare
Employee quote about the CEO: "They are transparent, kind, empathetic and have established a wonderful culture."
9. John Benson, Verisys Corporation
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Industry: Information technology and services
Employee quote about the CEO: "Very understanding of our needs and will do what he can to accommodate working Moms. I have never worked with another company who seems to put their employees first."
8. Ellen Kullman, Carbon
Location: Redwood City, California
Industry: Manufacturing
Employee quote about the CEO: "I admire Ellen's air of transparency and her fearless approach to hard questions with honesty."
7. Steven Sugarman, The Change Company
Location: Irvine, California
Industry: Financial services
Employee quote about the CEO: "He listens, is inclusive, and helps find solutions."
6. Ross Wainwright, Alida
Location: Toronto, California
Industry: Computer software
Employee quote about the CEO: "A lot of empathy and recognition."
5. Alessio Alionco, Pipefy
Location: California City, California
Industry: SaaS
Employee quote about the CEO: "I love the motivation and enthusiasm our leader provides."
4. William J. (John) Berger, Sunnova Energy
Location: Houston, Texas
Industry: Renewables and environment
Employee quote about the CEO: "I appreciate the dedication and effort put into moving forward against our competitors in a morally and honestyguided way."
3. William J. Tessar, Civic Financial Services
Location: Redondo Beach, California
Industry: Financial Services
Employee quote about the CEO: "Transparent and frequent communication; trust and autonomy to do your job; inspiring and ethical; developing people and enabling them to do their best."
2. Alexis Borisy, EQRx
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Industry: Pharmaceutical healthcare
Employee quote about the CEO: "Clarity of purpose, unity of focus, ability to execute, ability to motivate, ability to include and elevate all employees."
1. Christian Gormsen, Eargo
Location: San Jose, California
Industry: Medical devices
Employee quote about the CEO: "Honest, Caring, Genuine. Promotes from within, recognizes achievements."
Here is the full list for small and midsize companies:
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