Fresh Business Thinking, the leading platform for entrepreneurs and business owners, has named Prime Minister David Cameron at the top of its Power 100 list.

Mr Cameron was recognised by Fresh Business Thinking for his power and influence over key policy in driving business owners and entrepreneurs in the UK.

Jonathan Davies, Editor at Fresh Business Thinking, said:

“Regardless of whether or not you support David Cameron, the Prime Minister is the ultimate champion of British business and British entrepreneurship.”

Sir Richard Branson’s dedication to inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs led him to second place. Business Secretary Vince Cable was also recognised for his power and influence over government policy, finishing in third place.

The top 20 includes the likes of The Apprentice duo Karren Brady and Lord Sugar, Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones CBE and his former co-star, James Caan, StartUp Britain co-founders Oli Barrett and Michael Hayman and politicians from government and the opposition.

The Power 100 represents the people who most impact on the lives of entrepreneurs; those who shape policy, create working environments, champion, mentor and promote entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship in the UK. While not being an exclusive list of entrepreneurs themselves, the list includes those with the most power to impact on entrepreneurship.

Jonathan Davies added:

“This list is the first of its kind to focus on those that hold the power influencing entrepreneurship. The ranking is based on multiple components; power and policy, promotion of the entrepreneurial cause, those who champion and mentor entrepreneurs, social influence and day to day engagement with the entrepreneurial community.”

You can find the full Fresh Business Thinking Power 100 at www.FreshBusinessThinking.com