English to Dutch Marketing Marketing / Market Research

"for x years, x has been a thought leader and trusted advisor, helping global clients lead in their markets through its research consulting events and peer-to-peer executive programs."
Ik vond deze definitie in het Engels voor het concept:

"Thought leader is a buzzword or article of jargon used to describe a person who is recognized among his or her peers for innovative ideas and demonstrates the condfidence to promote those ideas. The term can also be applied to companies, usually small businesses. "

Hoe zou je dit best vertalen in het Nederlands?