thought leader

[ thawt lee-der ]
/ ˈθɔt ˌli dər /

noun

a person or organization that is a recognized authority in a particular field and whose innovative ideas influence and guide others: He is a thought leader in education reform and his insights represent the latest thinking on the topic.

Origin of thought leader

First recorded in 1885–90

OTHER WORDS FROM thought leader

thought lead·er·ship, noun