Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has been awarded the 2026 Business Leader of the Year by the Harvard Business School Northern California Association. The accolade was presented at a sold-out event in San Francisco's Julia Morgan Ballroom, recognizing Garlinghouse's significant contributions to the business community. Professor David B. Yoffie of Harvard Business School commended Garlinghouse for his ability to scale Ripple's platform while maintaining its core vision. Under his leadership, Ripple has achieved notable milestones, including major acquisitions and regulatory breakthroughs. Garlinghouse, who joined Ripple in 2015, has been pivotal in navigating the company through legal challenges and expanding its influence in the cryptocurrency sector.