TIME Unveils 2025 TIME100 Health List Honoring the World’s Most Influential Health Leaders

New York—TIME has officially revealed the 2025 TIME100 Health List, celebrating 100 of the most influential individuals driving impact in health across the globe. Now in its second year, the TIME100 Health List highlights a diverse group of leaders shaping the future of medicine, healthcare policy, advocacy, innovation, and wellness.

Among the prominent names featured this year are Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, celebrated for her mental health advocacy; U.S. Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher; and former NBA star Dwyane Wade, who has become a vocal advocate for mental health and inclusivity. The list also includes major figures from the corporate, political, and global health sectors, such as David Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly; Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia; and Emma Walmsley, CEO of GSK.

Other global influencers featured include Melinda French Gates, founder of Pivotal Ventures and noted philanthropist; Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization; and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Notable entertainers and advocates also make the list, including actors and founders of Hilarity for Charity Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen, who support Alzheimer’s care and research, as well as science educator and TV personality Bill Nye, recognized for his advocacy on climate and public health education.

Executives and medical professionals leading health innovation round out the list, including Dr. Vas Narasimhan, CEO of Novartis; Dr. Sumbul Desai, Vice President of Health at Apple; Elisha Dunn-Georgiou, President of the Global Health Council; and Dr. Marty Makary, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

To honor this influential group, TIME will host the TIME100 Impact Dinner: Leaders Shaping the Future on May 13, 2025, in New York City. The event will feature powerful conversations around health innovation, equity, and leadership. Confirmed speakers and attendees include CNN’s Sara Sidner, NFL player and entrepreneur Damar Hamlin, Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed, Executive Director of icddr,b Bangladesh, Ronita Nath, Vice President of Research at The Trevor Project, Dr. Vinod Balachandran, surgical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering, Victor Bulto, President of Novartis US, and Trina Spear, co-CEO and co-founder of FIGS.

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Published: May 9, 2025