At CEO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top New York based CEO’ operating in the Reputation space. If you think a CEO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

Darius Fisher
CEO & Co-Founder of Status Labs
CEO & Co-Founder @ Status Labs | Managing Partner @ Blue Land Partners.
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About Blue Land Partners, Page, Status Labs, YPO: The Premier Online Reputation Management Firm
Ray Carbonell
CEO of Qnary
Ray Carbonell is the CEO of Qnary. Ray was Qnary’s employee #1 and was paramount for Qnary’s growth and fundraising, playing a key role at finances, sales and building Qnary’s global footprint. Prior to being named CEO, Ray acted as Global President of Qnary, where he oversaw Qnary’s business units across the US, Europe, and Asia. Ray is a very curious, creative and data-driven executive, who is passionate about building and scaling businesses. Ray holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from ESADE Business School, and Master’s Degree in Finance from ESADE and the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota.
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About Qnary: Qnary is an award-winning executive reputation management and talent branding solutions company.

Ron Guirguis
CEO, U.S. of MSL
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About MSL: MSL is Publicis Groupe’s Global Public Relations and Integrated Communications Partner.

Todd Grossman
CEO – Americas of Talkwalker
Todd Grossman is the CEO – Americas at Talkwalker.
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About Talkwalker, Talkwalker: Talkwalker is a listening and analytics company that empowers over 1,000 brands to optimize the impact of their communication efforts.
Sam Michelson
Founder and CEO of Five Blocks
Sam is an entrepreneur, CEO and Founder of Five Blocks.
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About Five Blocks: Five Blocks helps brands shape their Online Reputation. With a team of 40+ results-oriented professionals, using unique, proven technology.
Tim Wilson
Founder, CEO & Principal of Sentiment360
Tim Wilson is the CEO & Co-Founder of Qutee.com.
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About Qutee.com, Sentiment360: Sentiment360 is a cutting edge engagement and analytics company
Shannon M. Wilkinson
Founder, CEO of Reputation Communications: Online Reputation Management
Shannon M. Wilkinson is the founder and CEO of Reputation Communications, an online reputation management firm based in New York City. The agency specializes in providing services to CEOs, industry leaders, C-Suite executives, VIPs and their organizations. She is also an Expert Reputation Witness in defamation and other legal cases. She is the author of “Reputation Reboot: What Every Business Leader, Rising Star & VIP Needs to Know” and chief blogger at “You(Online)”. In September 2021, the Beverly Hills Bar Association interviewed her about online reputation management. It may be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX1vxIqiP2I
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About Reputation Communications: Online Reputation Management: Nationally recognized online reputation management firm serving CEOs, C-Suite executives, VIPs and their organizations
Jose Espinoza
Founder & CEO of SRL Group
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About SRL Group: We help medical practices get more new-patient referrals, an improved online reputation, and measurable business outcomes.

Alan Katzman
Founder & CEO of Social Assurity
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About Social Assurity, The School of The New York Times: The Leading Social Media Advisory Service for College Admissions and Career Advice
Paul Vivant
CEO of Digimind
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About Digimind: Digimind is a social media intelligence software platform for brands and agencies to facilitate insight-driven digital transformation.