Business magnate

BARON

Think of a historical title for a wealthy landowner or noble with significant influence, often used metaphorically in modern business contexts.

"Business magnate" hints at a wealthy, powerful figure in industry, and "baron" fits as both a historical noble title and a modern term for someone who dominates a field like oil or media. The wordplay is straightforward—no tricks—just a direct nod to how tycoons are sometimes called "barons" (think "robber barons" of the Gilded Age). It’s a clean, single-word answer that matches the clue’s tone of authority and influence.