Krein's CEO Lapo Chirici named Most Influential CEO 2026 for Industrial B2B Transformation in Italy by CEO Monthly
Milan, Italy — Krein is thrilled to share that CEO Monthly has selected Lapo Chirici, Krein's founder and CEO, as one of the winners of the 2026 Most Influential CEO Awards — a prestigious global program that celebrates the individuals redefining leadership, driving innovation, and inspiring change across every industry.
A double recognition for Krein and its leadership
Following an extensive and independent review process, CEO Monthly has confirmed that Lapo Chirici and Krein have been awarded not one but two regional distinctions for Italy:
Award 1 · CEO Monthly 2026Most Influential CEO 2026: Industrial B2B Transformation — Italy
Award 2 · CEO Monthly 2026Leading B2B Innovation Agency 2026 — Italy
These two awards together reflect both the vision of Krein's leadership and the agency's tangible impact on how Italian industrial companies approach B2B marketing and digital transformation.
"This recognition belongs to the entire Krein team. Every day we work to help industrial companies navigate a profound shift in how they communicate, sell, and grow in B2B markets. Being acknowledged by CEO Monthly for this work is a great honor and a further commitment to keep pushing the boundaries of what B2B industrial marketing can achieve."
— Lapo Chirici, CEO, Krein
Krein's approach to Industrial B2B Transformation
In a market where many industrial companies still rely on traditional commercial approaches, Krein has built its reputation on a clear conviction: that B2B industrial marketing, when done with strategic depth and digital intelligence, can become one of the most powerful growth drivers available to a company.
From demand generation to brand positioning, from content strategy to digital sales enablement, Krein works alongside industrial clients to close the gap between where they are and where they need to be.
About the 2026 Most Influential CEO Awards
Hosted by CEO Monthly, the Most Influential CEO Awards are granted annually to executives who demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and measurable impact within their industries. Winners are selected through an independent editorial review process and recognised both globally and within their respective regions.