The McGowan Leaders
Chosen for their principles and practice.
The Idea
Recipients of the McGowan Ethical Leader of the Year Award help us to shine a light on principled leadership in practice. These leaders are the living working, proof that principles and profits are not incompatible. They serve a range of stakeholders. And they inspire.
The Details
McGowan Award Recipients
Brian Moynihan
2025
Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan focuses on responsible growth while also lending expertise to organizations working on business competitiveness and the U.S.’s payment system. Read More.
Marvin Ellison
2024
Lowe’s Marvin Ellison leads a diverse team of decisionmakers who are building business and community across a network of 1800 stores. Read More.
Ed Bastian
2023
Among Ed Bastian’s practices and achievements at Delta: offering the world’s most generous employee profit-sharing plan and leading the nation in operational excellence. Read More.
Charles F. Lowrey
2022
His objectives alongside profitability: a commitment to Prudential’s hard-pressed hometown and a code of content called, “Making the Right Choice.” Read More.