A look at three modern CEOs

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The roles of CEOs have changed over the past few decades. Amidst today’s technological advancements and the ever-changing business landscape, CEOs are commonly perceived as heroes that shape and move companies towards success.

Harvard Business Review has listed the best performing CEOs based on performance, reputation, popularity and celebrity status. The list includes:

Steve Jobs. Widely recognized as a charismatic pioneer of the personal computer evolution, Steve Jobs has left a legacy as an influential leader in the fields of computer and consumer electronics. After Apple's founding, he became a symbol of his company and industry. American business magnate and Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates notes: "His ability to always come around and figure out where that next bet should be has been phenomenal."

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Jeff Bezos. E-commerce pioneer Jeff Bezos defined online shopping by ushering in a new era in business. As a leader, Forbes acknowledged Bezos’ core competency as an “industry transformer,” ultimately changing the way people shop. BBCNews.com describes him saying: "If the Internet was the new rock and roll, Jeff Bezos…was its Elvis … [Today he’s] the ultimate dotcom survivor."

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Yun Jong Yong. Having been part of Samsung for almost 40 years, Yun has made the company one of the world's fastest-growing brands with its wide array of products—from feature-packed digital gadgets to state-of-the-art semiconductor chips. He is also known for his efficiency campaign, which closed factories for weeks to cut inventories, slashing the workforce by one-third, and selling off dozens of noncore divisions.

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Steven Rindner is a business and corporate development executive with experience in media, technology, real estate services, and healthcare businesses. Learn more about corporate leadership by following his Twitter account.