The Los Angeles Business Journal is debuting its new editorial special product, The Indispensables, in this edition. An offshoot of the LA500 and Valley 200 products, this is a new project that examines who outside of the C-suites in Los Angeles County contributes vitally to the success of their companies and initiatives, who leaders turn to for fresh ideas, creative solutions and when crises suddenly strike.

Meet the inaugural Class of 2026 Indispensables: