Leaderboard

The Gamification Gurus Power 100 ranked individual social influence from 2012 to 2019. It is no longer active.

Any questions on this list or gamification in general - please contact Toby Beresford

Rank			Guru score
1.	(1)	Andrzej Marczewski Gamification & Loyalty, designer & speaker, gamer and author of Even Ninja Monkeys Like to Play	99.9
2.	(2)	Zyad Chouadhi Entrepreneur/Intrapreneur "Couteau Suisse" \| Consultant en Gamification, Formation Immersive & Expérience Client (CX)	99.7
3.	(3)	Rob Alvarez Bucholska Gamification in education expert, international keynote speaker and advocate. Host of Professor Game and working and teaching at @IEBusiness School with interactive learning experiences.	99.7
4.	(4)	George Cohta iglobe Inc. CEO Gamification & AR Evangelist, Startups Energizer, Digital Curator	99.5
5.	(5)	Ercan Altug YILMAZ First Turkish Gamification Book Author, Lecturer and Gamification Expert. www.oyunlastirma.co	99.5
6.	(6)	Dade Ronan Author Speaker Web Developer IT Analyst #Gamification Consultant https://winatweb.com	99.5
7.	(7)	Yu-kai Chou Gamification Pioneer. Creator of the Octalysis Framework. Octalysis Group, HTC/VIVE. My work has empowered over 1 Billion User Experiences. Opinions my own.	99.5
8.	(8)	An Coppens Chief game changer at Gamification Nation based in London and serving European clients.	99.2
9.	(9)	Sylvester Arnab Prof of #GameScience at @disrupt_learn @CovUni_CPC I #GChangers @GCRF_ACES @_mycapsule @beaconingEU \| Book https://t.co/v0JgZ0lb0B \| Believer \| Views my own	99.1
10.	(10)	Pete Jenkins Speaker & trainer on #gamification \| CEO @gamifiplus \| Honorary Ambassador @GamFed \| Founder @gamifyawards \| Chair @gamification_eu \| Lecturer @BrightonBSchool	98.7
11.	(11)	Mahmoud Fereydouni #MachineLearning & #SoftwareEngineer , #Gamer & #Gamification Guru	98.6
12.	(12)	Alireza Ranjbar Shourabi I help businesses change behavior of their customers and employees. #Persuasive / #Gamification - designer / consultant.	98.6
13.	(13)	Lara Oliveti CEO - Founder Melazeta @iMelazeta #PMIinnovativa #appliedgame and #gamification for Brand #SocialImpactgame #Marketing #EdTech #AR #VR #Top20GamificationExpert	98.6
14.	(14)	John Adewole CEO IFB Gaming. Director of Learning at Hubert Ogunde School.	98.4
15.	(19)	Joris Beerda Gamification Expert; Octalysis Master	98.3
16.	(15)	Dennis Kappen Gamification Consultant and Researcher, UX specialist; Interaction Experience Designer	98.3
17.	(16)	Gustavo Tondello Gamification Scientist and Consultant. Ph.D. Student, HCI Games Group. Logosophy Researcher.	98.3
18.	(17)	Albert Van Der Meer A European based creative gamification consultant and freelance film/story producer. Currently focused on gamification-writing and live-action educational simulations.	98.1
19.	(18)	Zdravko Botushanov #RPA \| #Automation \| #Gamification \| #Technical #Trainer and #Consultant \| #Presenter \| #Speaker \| #Gamifinno	97.9
20.	(20)	Ali Akhtari Co-founder of Mr. Gamification Group, working with Cooperacy.org \| AliAkhtari.me	97.5
21.	(21)	Mohammed Abdelaty Gamification Designer @ Inspire For Training And Education & PhD in #Gamification in Education. I Trust that my researches will be a significant contribution to the world One day :)	97.4
22.	(22)	Steven Markham Gamification advocate, Paranormal Investigator, Mustelid Rights Campaigner. Indecisive and has far too many interests to be successful at anything.	97.4
23.	(23)	Fulvio Meloni #Social #Selling #Sunglasses #Fashion https://t.co/kf4WyfyWfL Online since 1996 - - No DMs please. - -	3.8
24.	(24)	R Ray Wang @ConstellationR #CEO @DisrupTVShow 2X BestSelling Author @hcleadership @HarvardBiz Keynoter #Futurist Provocateur #EDM #DJ #Foodie #SVLife #TaiwaneseAm	3.8
25.	(25)	Robby Ball Senior IT Executive, Social Media Strategist	3.8

26.	(26)	Thomas Power Independent Director @9Spokes @bicraorg @pennypower @savortex DM @WhatsApp +447875695012 Email thomas@bip100.club #Bitcoin Join #BIP100Club	3.8
27.	(27)	I ArabianPages ARABIANPAGES: TWITTER, FACEBOOK, PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM, G+, NEWS, MARKETING, SOCIAL MEDIA, INFLUENCE.	3.8
28.	(28)	Sydes Jokes We don't stop laughing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop laughing.	3.8
29.	(29)	Dennis Crowley I like to build things (@Foursquare	3.8
30.	(30)	Vladimer Botsvadze World's No. 1 Marketing, AI, Digital Transformation and Retail Influencer by Thinkers360 \| Fortune 500 Consultant \| Member of CMO Council \| Keynote Speaker \| Startup Advisor \| Professor	3.8
31.	(31)	Jane McGonigal The opposite of play isn't work. It's depression. Get my NYT bestsellers SUPERBETTER and REALITY IS BROKEN! (powered by the science of games) https://t.co/lfF5lsMrER	3.8
32.	(32)	Ian Bogost Writer & game designer. Professor of media studies, computing, business, architecture @GeorgiaTech. Contributing Writer @TheAtlantic. Editor @ObjectsObjects.	3.8
33.	(33)	Steven Isaacs Education Program Manager @epicgames @fncreate @unrealengine \| past: Teacher #gamedesign \| #ISTE Outstanding Teacher \| author: #esportsplaybook \| @gsesportsorg	3.8
34.	(34)	Helen Yu #DigitalTransformation obsessed #CXO and #GrowthHacker. Find me at the intersection of #Tech and #Humanity. #AI #Blockchain #Marketing #CX #IoT #CyberSecurity #Diversity #WomenInTech	3.7
35.	(35)	José Carlos Cortizo	3.7
36.	(36)	Alper Çugun Engineering Leader, author of “Designing Conversational Interfaces”, purveyor of @cuppings coffee app, father of twins, he/o/er, 350ppm BLM @politiekBIJ1	3.7
37.	(40)	Josep M Martinez  Social Media Strategist at jardindeideas.net	3.7
38.	(38)	Nicholas Lovell Author of The Curve, founder of GAMESbrief, consultant on new business models. Latest book: The F2P Toolbox	3.7
39.	(39)	Steven L. Johnson He/him. Views expressed are my own; RT ≠ endorsement Associate Professor, U. of Virginia	3.7
40.	(40)	Julia Norton Tech writer. Forever a grad student. Opinions are my own and not the views of my employer	3.7
41.	(41)	Gabe Zichermann If you're not currently on the precipice of failure, you're not doing it right. Author and Speaker on Behavioral Design & Gamification.	3.7
42.	(42)	Ken Krogue Founder of @InsideSales.com. Top blog on Inside Sales, #2 Globally in Social Selling. @Forbes contributor. Loves family, friends, hard work, and fun.	3.7
43.	(43)	David Mullich Video game designer, producer, instructor.	3.6
44.	(44)	Kevin Werbach Wharton prof, tech policy maven, blockchain wrangler, game thinker, MOOC teacher, pescatarian cook, feminist. Author, Blockchain & the New Architecture of Trust	3.6
45.	(45)	JP Rangaswami Passionate about things I care about. My family. My church. My friends. Books and music. Information. Its free passage and enrichment	3.6
46.	(46)	Michael Wu Ph.D. Scientist: Big Data, Gamification, Influence, Predictive Social Analytic, Cyber Anthropology, Social Network Analysis, Machine Learning, Community Dynamics	3.6
47.	(47)	Javier Cuervo Arriesgarse es lo más seguro	3.6
48.	(48)	Juan J. F. Valera Mariscal Social Psychologist. Gamification Designer.Executive Trainer and Coach. Professor and Author:"Gamificación en la empresa","CommuniCARDS". Coordinator of Psychology and Technology Group in COPMadrid	3.6
49.	(49)	Luca Massaro Founder and CEO of @WePlayCo Multi-Award-Winning, Performance Marketing Agency for the Sports Sector.	3.6
50.	(50)	Amy Jo Kim Game Designer	3.6

51.	(51)	Guy Stephens \| @guy1067 Social Customer Care Managing Consultant, IBM.	3.6
52=	(54)	ThomasBCN Independent mind working on mobile growth. https://t.co/1E2rrQMVq9	3.6
52=	(52)	Jon Ingham People strategist focusing on digital HR and the future of work. Author of The Social Organization.	3.6
52=	(52)	Safaraz Ali Founder of #Pathway2Grow: Business #Networking Group. CEO of @PathwayGroup	3.6
55.	(54)	Ali Cevat ÜNSAL game based learning, gamify learning, gamification, game based recruit, Toy based development	3.5
56=	(57)	Mariann Hardey A Sociologist. Asso Prof @DurhamUni: Inequality & interventions in tech. Book: Culture of Women in Tech (WiT), An Unsuitable Job for a Woman. Still learning :-)	3.5
56=	(56)	Toby Barnes TECHNO. Experience Design Leader. Views are my own etc. Full Bio: https://t.co/4DwWQVWO8u. Last seen @ Whole Foods Market!	3.5
58.	(58)	Manuel__esc Ingeniero de Sueños y #CEO en @healthybluebits, Mi pasión es ayudar a cambiar el mundo con #ehealth: promoción de la #salud. #Xamarin #developer #punk #hacker	3.5
59=	(59)	Marigo Raftopoulos Innovation \| Technology \| Artificial Intelligence \| Design Futures \| Post-Doctoral Researcher \| MSCA-IF fellow with @augment_Us \| https://t.co/kPb6LdHJ7P	3.5
59=	(61)	Oscar García Pañella @JamSummit @Cookiebox_SL @ENTI_BCN @iebschool - Serious Games & Gamification Program Director, Researcher, Professor, Designer, Consultant	3.5
59=	(59)	Katie Piatt Technology, Learning & Games \| eLearning at the University of Brighton \| Co-Chair Playful Learning Association \| LGBT+ Ally	3.5
62.	(62)	Lluis Bueno Gamificación de negocios online y offline	3.5
63.	(63)	Toby Beresford rise.global CEO	3.5
64.	(64)	Monica Cornetti Gamifcation Consultant and Trainer CEO of Sententia Gamification Specializing in Train the Trainer GamiCon Gamemaster	3.4
65.	(66)	Tyler Altrup #Marketing, #SocialMedia, and #Gamification doer, music/concert nut, sneakerhead, STL by birth, SF by choice. Opinions are my own. He/him.	3.4
66.	(65)	Christian Gironi #startup #innovation at #innovami...#Dad	3.4
67=	(67)	Isidro Rodrigo Serious Gamer + HRer + Lifelong Learner + Shiny Happy People Searcher + Other Undiscovered Things = That's me!	3.4
67=	(67)	Achint Nigam Ph.D IIM Lucknow, Marketing Prof. - BITS Pilani, Biker, Cyclist, Marathon Runner, & Powerlifting.. !!	3.4
69=	(70)	Humberto Cervera Co-Creador de #FiTech: Robolution / Escritor / Productor / Game Designer / EP de #ReyMysterio / https://t.co/Dy9PBNLgkH / https://t.co/cYMxI5NNmn /	3.4
69=	(69)	Volker Hirsch VC @AmadeusCapital, Co-Founder @BlueBeckStudios, @DigitalHiveMacc, @gamesbycurioso & @TechNorthAdv, Chair @Bibblio_org & @AdvantageCreate (Views my own)	3.4
71.	(71)	Kevin Shane Fun ideas, #purpose #socialimpact exploration, family & friends, community, #marketplacelending #fintech #realestate ⛷kitesurfing and maps. @sharestates	3.4
72.	(72)	Sergio Jiménez	3.4
73.	(74)	Scott Sinclair I enjoy entrepreneurship, technology, digital, gamification and psychology. Views are my own.	3.4
74.	(73)	Christoph Schmutz Chief Information Officer Ceyond, Multi Award Winner, Top Social CIO, Trainspotter, Provider of @CDO_Insights, @CIO_Index and @PostAppEra; Tweets are my own	3.4
75.	(75)	Noemí Blanch En Versión Beta permanente, aprenseño y trabajuego. Creo en el #poderdeljuego.Soy la mitad de @playlikepanks, 1/4 de @revoludica y #femininja a tiempo completo.	3.4

76.	(75)	Dutch Driver WHAT I DO: I infuse executives and professionals with the crystal clear insights essential to decrease their risks; I gained from 40 years of experience.	3.3
77.	(388)	Mr. Panda I talk about games, books and learning. All related!	3.3
78.	(77)	Steve Peters Immersive Experience Designer, King of Shenanigans. These tweets auto-delete after 30 days. #ephemera #nomakeup #blessed	3.3
79.	(78)	David Bundi Head #RegTech @PwCLegal #Switzerland \| Co-Head #Zurich Chapter@DSRPTNdisciples \| #RegTechLeader \| #Compliance Expert \| #RegTechEnables \| Views are my own.	3.3
80.	(81)	Mathias Vermeulen Really cool stuff in L&D with #WinstonWolfe - #ProfessionalAmateur - Co-founder of @DutchDillonVOF - Organizer of #LearningTechDay - Fan of Seattle #Seahawks!	3.3
81=	(79)	Tom Chatfield Tech philosopher, novelist, dad. Non-fiction, thrillers, critical thinking. Lists. Latest book: #HowToThink https://t.co/HU6JklHyXQ	3.3
81=	(79)	Karl Kapp Helping people understand the convergence of learning, technology, games & Gamification through engagement, laughter and insight.	3.3
83.	(82)	Sebastian Deterding Empirical philosopher and deliberate designer of playful & gameful things. Professor @UniOfYork. Associate @whatsthehubbub. Co-editor of @gamefulworld.	3.3
84.	(83)	Flavio Escribano PhD. Head of [Gamification] Research Team at @gecon_es \|\| Founder of @arsgames. Quiz me, baby	3.3
85=	(84)	Eric Montoya Seller @LiveRamp #OmniChannel Identity Resolution Evangelist\|eCommerce\|SocialGood Husband\|Christian\|Foodie\|Gamer\|Clarifier of the Obfuscated Web \|#NHLHockeyFan	3.3
85=	(84)	Mike Finney Can do! I am living a Yes Attitude while sharing a smile with the people I meet. Just like the Agile Manifesto says: People First. I am Mike Finney; I apply Gamification to add color where the worl...	3.3
87.	(86)	Waffling Iwilsonysj Personal views, Interested in e-pedagogy, social media, podcasting and LIVE streaming to support learning - Veggie/Vegan - Soya Wet Latte pls	3.2
88.	(87)	Mario Götz Leiter Digital & Marketing bei @cubetech_ch - Bastler bei @rumblebox_cbg - Bündner - Media Engineer - Privater Kanal	3.2
89.	(88)	Nicole Lazzaro I make games and technology fun.	3.2
90.	(89)	Marco Tonetti Chief Product Designer at @bondlyfinance \| Not listed in Forbes 40 under 40 \| Happily married with a unicorn!	3.2
91.	(90)	Semin Ozmorali Believer of #digital marketing & #ecommerce, into #UX & design trends, & coffee lover.	3.2
92.	(91)	Emiliano Labrador Doctor en #UX y #Gamificación. Autor de El uso del color en los videojuegos @HeroesdePapelES y #ElTesoroDeSanBorondón @AyudarJugando @everis #Research	3.2
93.	(93)	Elitsa Krumova \| Digital Unicorn \| #WomeninTech \| #InfluencerMarketing #Tech \| #Marketing \| #IoT #IIoT #Influencer @Onalyica \| #AI #ML #RPA #Robotics #CyberSecurity #AR #VR #MR #5G #IoTPL #IoTCommunity #IoTSlam \|	3.2
94.	(92)	Tim Gorree Founder, Digistars	3.2
95.	(93)	Amit Shah #Technology & Business executive helping global companies succeed. #cloud #transformation #formula1 #nba views are my own	3.2
96=	(95)	Kris Duggan None but ourselves can free our minds. Read more at https://t.co/yNZRDTGvZU	3.2
96=	(95)	Mike Martoccia Career Strategist w/ focus on Platforms. Fluent in IoT/Immersive/identity/blockchain. Technical evaluator and investor, momentum trader, Alt-* hater. #DYOR	3.2
96=	(95)	Seth Priebatsch Chief Revenue Officer @Grubhub	3.2
99.	(98)	Víctor VictorMadueno Business & Digital Consultant at @emakina \| Helping Brands Bridge Their Digital Gaps \| Angel Investor @GetCarbonMobile	3.2
100.	(99)	Elle Waters Find me on LinkedIn: https://t.co/1M0HbzjHH7	3.1