industry leadernoun [ C ]
ukusECONOMICS a company that is considered the most effective in its industry, for example, because it sells more products, makes more profit, or has a better known brand than its competitors:
The industry leader with a 30% market share, it is expected to grow 35% a year.
a person who has an important position in industry or business:
Top economists joined government officials and industry leaders in painting a bleak picture of the real estate market.