Snowflake tops Fortune Future 50, new CFO highlights AI leadership

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Good morning. U.S. tech companies, particularly in software, have dominated the 2025 Fortune Future 50 list.Snowflake, a cloud-based data storage company, takes the top spot on the list released this morning, followed closely by data, analytics, and AI provider Databricks. Both companies are fueled by the rise of AI in business—their platforms enable organizations to unlock and activate their own data as the foundation for artificial intelligence. Rounding out the top five are Celonis, DataRobot, and Astera Labs.Since 2017, Fortune has partnered with the consulting firm BCG to publish the Future 50, an annual index of global companies, both publicly traded and venture-backed private firms, with the strongest prospects for above-average, long-term growth. The list highlights top scorers in “corporate vitality,” a measurable and manageable quality that reflects a company’s innate ability to expand.Snowflake is not only well-positioned for growth but also preparing for leadership changes. Earlier this month, the company announced that Brian Robins will become CFO on Sept. 22, succeeding Mike Scarpelli, who is retiring. Robins served as CFO of GitLab since 2020 and, before that, held CFO roles at Sisense, Cylance, AlienVault, and Verisign, a Nasdaq-listed company.“Snowflake is at the center of the AI revolution,” Robins said in a statement. He added, “I am thrilled to be a part of this hyper-growth phase.” Robins plans to help the company scale efficiently to achieve its vision.Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake, echoed that sentiment: “Brian’s deep commitment to operational rigor and long-term high growth aligns perfectly with the strategic direction of Snowflake.”Robins will be tasked with sustaining Snowflake’s momentum. For the quarter that ended July 31, the company reported earnings of 35 cents per share, nearly double from the same period last year. Revenue climbed 32% to $1.1 billion, surpassing estimates of $1.09 billion.With a new finance chief, rising demand for AI-powered solutions, and continued revenue growth, Snowflake is aiming to remain a dominant force. View the complete Fortune Future 50 list here.Sheryl Estradasheryl.estrada@fortune.comThis story was originally featured on Fortune.com