Most Influential Business and Technology Executive of 2026

In this edition, Most Influential Business and Technology Executive of 2026, we highlight John Stigerwalt, Founder of White Knight Labs, who is strengthening cybersecurity through attacker-led research, practical training, and real-world red team expertise. From his early IT helpdesk days to leading high-stakes offensive security engagements, John has built a mission-driven consultancy focused on depth over box-checking.