14 Employee Favourite CEOs of 2012

3. Qualcomm CEO – Paul E. Jacobs

Approval Rating from March 16, 2011 to March 15, 2012 – 95 Percent

Approval Rating from March 16, 2010 to March 15, 2011 – 88 Percent

Jacobs is said to have taken Qualcomm to new heights. His strategic guidance and successful track record has helped Qualcomm become one of the leading wireless communications firms of the world. Jacobs is said to spear-head wireless data services at Qualcomm because of his engineering background. His keen interest in innovation has developed new markets and business models.

4. American Express CEO – Ken Chenault

Approval Rating from March 16, 2011 to March 15, 2012 – 94 Percent

Approval Rating from March 16, 2010 to March 15, 2011 – 89 Percent

Chenault is among the very few African-Americans to head a Fortune 500 company. Chenault is known for his even temper and hunger for excellence. According to Rochelle Lazarus, Chairman and CEO of Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide Inc., ''Ken radiates such a depth of belief that people would do anything for him.” According to Amy DiGeso, Chief Executive of Mary Kay Inc., ''He (Chenault) is a true leader.'' Very few people have risen to his position.