industry leader
noun[C]
ukusECONOMICS
acompanythat isconsideredthe mosteffectiveinitsindustry, forexample, because itsellsmoreproducts, makes moreprofit, or has abetterknownbrandthanitscompetitors:
Theindustryleaderwith a 30%marketshare, it isexpectedtogrow35% ayear.
apersonwho has animportantpositioninindustryorbusiness:
Topeconomistsjoinedgovernmentofficialsandindustryleadersinpaintingableakpictureof therealestatemarket.