Priyanka Chopra named in LinkedIn Power Profiles List 2017

Actress Priyanka Chopra has found a spot in the LinkedIn Power Profiles List of 2017.

Professional networking giant LinkedIn on Wednesday announced its fourth edition of Power Profiles, a list of the most viewed LinkedIn profiles of professionals in India, read a statement.

Through the list, the network recognises 50 such professionals, who have successfully invested in building their professional brand on the platform.

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has also made it to the list. Modi with his 2.2 million followers on the platform, returned on the list for a third time.

Other influencers are Kailash Satyarthi, founder of Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation; Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, global chief people officer; and Priyanka, are all new entries in the list.

Prabir Jha, global chief people officer Cipla and Manu Kumar Jain, vice president and managing director, Xiaomi Technology, have also returned to the list this year.

Akshay Kothari, country manager and head of product at LinkedIn India, said: "Our Power Profiles of 2017 have built a strong brand by sharing their diverse experiences and voicing their opinion on issues that matter to our members."