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The Mangione List

Around the world, individuals in positions of power—whether political leaders or corporate executives—have shaped the lives of millions, often leaving behind trails of suffering, injustice, and environmental destruction.

 

As Mangione argued, no one should be able to hide behind a corporate logo or a title; every decision has a human and ecological cost.

 

The following list highlights some of the most notorious figures whose actions have caused immense harm to societies and the planet. Their legacies are defined not by progress, but by the pain, repression, and damage they have inflicted—reminding us that true accountability is essential for a better future.

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  1. Xi Jinping: Oversees widespread human rights abuses, repression of Uyghurs, suppression of dissent in Hong Kong, and severe restrictions on civil liberties across China.

  2. Vladimir Putin: Responsible for the invasion of Ukraine, leading to mass casualties, destruction, and a crackdown on political opposition and freedoms in Russia.

  3. Kim Jong-un: Rules a totalitarian state with severe human rights violations, including political prison camps, public executions, and extreme food shortages.

  4. Bashar al-Assad: Presides over a brutal civil war in Syria, using chemical weapons and indiscriminate force against civilians, causing a massive humanitarian crisis.

  5. Darren Woods: CEO of ExxonMobil, a leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

  6. Mike Wirth: CEO of Chevron, responsible for substantial carbon emissions and significant environmental impact.

  7. Patrick Pouyanné: CEO of TotalEnergies, heading a multinational energy company with extensive oil and gas operations contributing to global warming.

  8. Wael Sawan: CEO of Shell, overseeing one of the largest oil and gas companies with a major role in carbon emissions and environmental degradation.

  9. Ryan Lance: CEO of ConocoPhillips, leading fossil fuel extraction operations with significant environmental impacts.

  10. Bernard Looney: Former CEO of BP, led a major oil and gas company with a history of environmental incidents and high carbon emissions.

  11. Alexander Lukashenko: Suppressed democratic movements in Belarus, imprisoned political opponents, and used state-sponsored violence against protesters.

  12. Daniel Ortega: Consolidated power in Nicaragua through authoritarian means, suppressing protests and jailing political opponents.

  13. Ali Khamenei: Supreme Leader of Iran, overseeing a regime that suppresses dissent, violates women’s rights, and is accused of supporting terrorism.

  14. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi: Led a military coup in Egypt and has overseen a severe crackdown on human rights, including mass arrests and extrajudicial killings.

  15. Paul Biya: Longtime president of Cameroon, his rule is marked by widespread corruption, human rights abuses, and suppression of opposition.

  16. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo: Longest-serving president, his regime in Equatorial Guinea is known for corruption, poverty, and severe human rights abuses.

  17. Isaias Afwerki: Leads one of the most repressive regimes in Eritrea, with no independent media and indefinite military conscription.

  18. Paul Kagame: Credited with rebuilding Rwanda but increasingly authoritarian, suppressing opposition and raising human rights concerns.

  19. Emomali Rahmon: Consolidated power in Tajikistan, suppressing opposition, controlling religious practices, and limiting freedoms.

  20. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow: Ruled Turkmenistan with an iron fist, creating a cult of personality and a highly repressive, isolated state.

  21. Yoweri Museveni: Has held power in Uganda for decades, extending his rule through constitutional changes and violent suppression of opposition.

  22. Shavkat Mirziyoyev: President of Uzbekistan, continues to suppress dissent and maintain tight control over society despite some reforms.

  23. Nicolás Maduro: Presides over Venezuela’s severe economic and humanitarian crisis, with widespread poverty and political repression.

  24. Hun Sen: Maintained power in Cambodia for decades through authoritarian tactics, suppressing opposition and civil society.

  25. Mswati III: Africa’s last absolute monarch, rules Eswatini with unchecked power while much of the population lives in poverty.

  26. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa: Rules Bahrain as an absolute monarch, suppressing pro-democracy protests and human rights activists.

  27. Ilham Aliyev: Consolidated power in Azerbaijan, suppressed dissent, and oversaw a government accused of widespread corruption.

  28. Abdelmadjid Tebboune: President of Algeria, his government continues to suppress protests and restrict freedoms.

  29. Min Aung Hlaing: Led a military coup in Myanmar and has overseen a brutal crackdown on dissent.

  30. Gerard Barron: CEO of The Metals Company, criticized for potential irreversible damage to marine ecosystems through deep-sea mining.

  31. Neal Froneman: CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater, heads a mining company scrutinized for environmental impact and labor practices.

  32. Craig Landau: CEO of Purdue Pharma, led the company responsible for the opioid crisis through aggressive marketing of OxyContin.

  33. Richard Sackler: Key figure in the Sackler family, widely implicated in driving the opioid epidemic via Purdue Pharma.

  34. Martin Shkreli: Infamously raised the price of a life-saving drug by over 5000%, making it unaffordable for many patients.

  35. Richard Gonzalez: CEO of AbbVie, criticized for aggressive patenting and pricing strategies for blockbuster drug Humira.

  36. Jacek Olczak: CEO of Philip Morris International, leads the world’s largest tobacco company, promoting addictive and harmful products.

  37. Tadeu Marroco: CEO of British American Tobacco, heads a company contributing to public health crises through tobacco sales.

  38. Helena Helmersson: CEO of H&M, leads a fast fashion retailer criticized for environmental footprint and labor practices.

  39. Oscar Garcia Maceiras: CEO of Inditex/Zara, heads a fast fashion giant known for environmental and labor concerns.

  40. Mark Zuckerberg: CEO of Meta, oversees platforms criticized for spreading misinformation, hate speech, and harming mental health.

  41. Elon Musk: CEO of X/Twitter, Tesla, and SpaceX, criticized for increasing hate speech/misinformation and questionable labor/environmental practices.

  42. Sundar Pichai: CEO of Google/Alphabet, leads a company facing antitrust lawsuits, data privacy concerns, and criticism over market dominance.

  43. Jeff Bezos: Founder of Amazon, built an empire criticized for aggressive labor practices, anti-competitive behavior, and environmental impact.

  44. David Miscavige: Leader of the Church of Scientology, accused of authoritarian leadership, abuse, and exploitation of followers.

  45. Warren Jeffs: Leader of the FLDS, imprisoned for child sexual assault and known for oppressive control over sect members.

  46. Jamie Dimon: CEO of JPMorgan Chase, leads a bank involved in the 2008 financial crisis and various legal settlements for misconduct.

  47. Michael Corbat: Former CEO of Citigroup, led a major bank facing regulatory fines and criticism for its practices.

  48. James Gorman: CEO of Morgan Stanley, heads a financial firm involved in various legal and ethical controversies.

  49. Mark Schneider: CEO of Nestlé, leads a company criticized for aggressive marketing, water privatization, and labor practices.

  50. Wesley Batista: Former CEO of JBS S.A., led a meat company implicated in corruption, deforestation, and labor abuses.

  51. Robert Unanue: CEO of Goya Foods, faced controversy for political statements and support for a divisive political figure.

  52. Gregory Hayes: Former CEO of Raytheon Technologies, led a defense contractor involved in controversial arms sales.

  53. Ted Colbert: CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, heads a division involved in defense contracts and arms sales.

  54. Marillyn Hewson: Former CEO of Lockheed Martin, led a major defense contractor supplying arms globally.

  55. Mark Newman: CEO of Chemours, leads a chemical company criticized for pollution and environmental harm.

  56. James Fitterling: CEO of Dow Inc., heads a company scrutinized for chemical pollution and environmental impact.

  57. Mike Roman: CEO of 3M, leads a company facing lawsuits over environmental contamination from toxic chemicals.

  58. David MacLennan: CEO of Cargill, heads a major agribusiness criticized for deforestation and environmental impact.

  59. Werner Baumann: CEO of Bayer, oversaw the acquisition of Monsanto, facing lawsuits over harmful herbicides.

  60. Rupert Murdoch: Media mogul, criticized for spreading misinformation and divisive narratives through his media empire.

  61. Jeff Zucker: Former CEO of CNN, faced criticism for sensationalism and polarization in news coverage.

  62. Jack Dorsey: Former CEO of Twitter, faced criticism for handling of harassment, misinformation, and hate speech on the platform.

  63. Denise Coates: CEO of Bet365, criticized for promoting gambling and its associated social harms.

  64. Lachlan Murdoch: CEO of Fox Corporation, criticized for continuing divisive and misleading media practices.

  65. Suzanne Scott: CEO of Fox News, oversees a network criticized for spreading misinformation and polarizing content.

  66. Marcello Boldrini: CEO of Eni, heads an oil company with a significant environmental footprint.

  67. Chris Jahn: CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, represents an industry with environmental concerns over fertilizer runoff.

  68. Chris Kempczinski: CEO of McDonald’s, leads a company criticized for environmental impact and labor practices.

  69. Laxman Narasimhan: CEO of Starbucks, faces criticism over environmental and labor practices.

  70. Kevin Johnson: Former CEO of Starbucks, faced similar criticisms over company practices.

  71. Andy Puzder: Former CEO of CKE Restaurants, criticized for labor practices and opposition to minimum wage increases.

  72. Bill Hornbuckle: CEO of MGM Resorts, criticized for promoting gambling and its social impacts.

  73. Matt Maddox: Former CEO of Wynn Resorts, faced criticism for company culture and handling of misconduct allegations.

  74. Damon Hininger: CEO of CoreCivic, leads a private prison company criticized for profit-driven incarceration and poor conditions.

  75. George C. Zoley: CEO of GEO Group, heads another major private prison company with similar criticisms.

  76. Stephen Schwarzman: CEO of Blackstone, criticized for investment practices impacting housing and the environment.

  77. Henry Kravis: Co-founder of KKR, involved in private equity practices sometimes linked to layoffs and asset stripping.

  78. George Roberts: Co-founder of KKR, similar criticisms as Kravis.

  79. Leon Black: Former CEO of Apollo Global Management, faced scrutiny over business dealings and ties to controversial figures.

  80. Marc Rowan: CEO of Apollo Global Management, leads a major private equity firm with controversial investments.

  81. David Rubenstein: Co-founder of Carlyle Group, involved in private equity with some controversial investments.

  82. William Conway Jr.: Co-founder of Carlyle Group, similar criticisms as Rubenstein.

  83. Glenn Youngkin: Former co-CEO of Carlyle Group, now a politician, faced criticism for private equity practices.

  84. Paul Singer: CEO of Elliott Management, known for aggressive hedge fund tactics affecting companies and economies.

  85. James Simons: Founder of Renaissance Technologies, hedge fund practices have faced criticism for tax avoidance.

  86. Ken Griffin: CEO of Citadel, criticized for influence in financial markets and political donations.

  87. Barham Salih: Former President of Iraq, led a country with ongoing challenges of corruption and instability.

  88. King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein: King of Jordan, rules a constitutional monarchy with concerns about political freedoms.

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