#4 Katie Cotton

Vice President of Communications, Apple

Besides the great features of its products that Apple can show off, another reason for its popularity is the secrecy they maintain in their upcoming gadgets. It is impossible to predict what Apple might come up with in its next model. Apple fans have to wait till the product launch to discover its new impressive features and the credit goes to Katie Cotton who is listed here in 10 technology leaders even though she is a corporate communications manager. Katie Cotton has guarded the Apple’s privacy towards media to prevent any leakage of their innovative ideas. She is in charge of all Apple’s messaging and so is responsible to protect Apple's image with all its partners as well. She has always maintained a good reputation with media.

Message: If you want your firm to come across as confident and secure, then you surely need to work on your communication.

#3 Alan Turing

Pioneer of Artificial Intelligence

Alan Turing is considered as the father of computer science and article intelligence. He was a British mathematician, cryptanalyst, and computer scientist who contributed from developing pattern formation hypothesis to developing the foundation of mathematical biology. He is famous as a man ahead of his time, as he built chess programs for computers that were not yet invented. He was able to break the German code encryption in the World War II. He developed a Turing Test that could identify artificial intelligence in a machine. Years after Alan Turing’s death, his Turing Test is now being used in testing Siri’s software and to prevent spam-bots to enter email accounts by blocking them with a CAPTCHA image.

Message: Be brave and innovative. Do not wait for the time to change, go ahead, the time will follow and catch up.