Gov. Phil Murphy is the most influential person in New Jersey. And, let’s be honest, everyone knows that.

So, while the ROI Influencers: Power List’s Top 50 is aimed at recognizing those most influential in the business world, you cannot separate business and politics in the state.

That’s why numerous government officials are on our Top 50 — and having a relationship with the all-powerful governor was one factor in ranking business leaders.

Here’s our ranking of the 50 most powerful and influential people in the state when it comes to the business world.

Click here to see the slideshow with details of each Top 50 honoree — and see links below that will send you to our 15 additional sector categories, our way of honoring even more of the most influential people in the state.