Welcome to the 2018 Power 50 list, which ranks the most influential people in the industry.

#5 Chuck Fandos, Facilisgroup

2017 Rank: 1
Title: CEO
Industry Experience: 31 years

Counselor’s 2016 Person of the Year, Fandos retired from his top U.S. post at Brand Addition earlier this year, but still presides over the formidable Facilisgroup, which represents companies with well over half-a-billion dollars in annual promo sales. While he’s no longer pulling double duty as an executive, his influence scores remain high, as many peers consider him both a mentor and visionary.