Global C-Suite Awards: Celebrating Top 100 Global Executives

Celebrating the digital trailblazers

The C-Suite Awards is not simply a one-off accolade; it's an annual, worldwide series of awards, events, and networking opportunities bringing together the globe's finest digital trailblazers. Join the Global C-Suite Awards Series to celebrate and connect with top executives driving innovation across industries.

Who can apply for the C-Suite Awards?

As the leading global C-Suite community with over 18,000 executives globally, HotTopics celebrates the following professionals, guided by our experienced judging panels, to spotlight the most innovative figures in business and technology:

Award categories and award winners

Recognising tomorrow's leaders

We also recognise tomorrow's leaders with these awards:

Latha Maripuri

CISO, Uber

Sreeji Gopinathan

Global CIO, Lupin

Harold Rivas

CISO, Trellix

Isabelle Duarte

CMO, Soldo

Ruth Rowan

CMO, Avanade

Brian Brackenborough

CISO, Channel 4

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CISO

CDO (Digital)

CDO (Data)

CMO

CFO

CX Leaders

Service Visionaries

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Global CDO community (Data)

Enter the realm of data excellence with a network of the world's most esteemed Chief Data Officers. Connect with data pioneers from a rich array of industries and experiences. Together, let's drive data-driven decision making, share valuable insights, and tackle the data-centric challenges of the modern business world.

CDO community

Global CMO community

Explore the HotTopics CMO community – a global network designed for marketing executives to share insights and shape the future of marketing. Discuss key topics from purpose marketing to data analytics.

CMO community

Global CFO Community

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CFO Community

Global CX Leaders Community

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Service Visionaries community

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Service Visionaries community

Leaders can nominate themselves via the online submission link, or nominate peers who they feel are driving change. Our independent judging panel, comprising industry experts and experienced technology executives, evaluates each entry against each award category's criteria.

Winners are informed after the judging process has finished, and they are invited to join us at our global awards ceremonies, co-located with our flagship Studio event. In 2024, our awards will be taking place at The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennesee, and at iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, featuring live panel debates and 'spotlight' stories.

In addition, award winners are featured in our community hub, showcasing their profiles and achievements to our network of over 17,000 global C-suite executives.

What criteria is used to evaluate nominees in each category?

You can find the criteria for each award on the award category's landing page. Typically, across each award, we are looking to identify leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and business impact.

Can individuals self-nominate, or must they be nominated by someone else?

We actively encourage individuals to self-nominate or nominate their peers. While we appreciate that third-party nominations may sometimes lack the same detail as first-person applications, we believe that this approach is pivotal to celebrating individuals who may not otherwise come forward, particularly those in minority groups.

Are there specific categories or sectors that the C-Suite Awards cover, or is it open to all industries?

The HotTopics C-Suite Awards is open to all industries and company sizes.

How will the winners be recognised, and what prizes or benefits come with receiving a C-Suite Award?

Winners are invited to attend the C-Suite Awards in-person or virtually at The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennesee, and at Abbey Road Studios in London. During each awards ceremony, winners can take part in live panel debates, short 'spotlight' stories to the audience and collect their award from the HotTopics team.

Furthermore, winners receive social media graphics that they can share with their online networks, and they are invited to attend post-event, educational masterclass sessions with industry thought leaders.

How can nominees showcase their achievements during the selection process?

We actively encourage individuals to provide us with as much detail as possible during the nomination process. Not only does this help our judges in evaluating each entry, but it often results in a greater chance the nominee makes their respective awards 100 list.

Once you have submitted the online form, you'll receive an email with some additional questions to complete. This is your chance to make your achievements (or those of a peer or colleague) stand out from the crowd.

Do I need to pay to enter the C-Suite Awards?

There is no fee to enter any of our awards. At HotTopics, we pride ourselves on the trust our community puts in us, and the credibility we have built in The Studio, the C-Suite Awards, and our editorial content.

I am unable to attend the C-Suite Awards ceremony. Can I still accept it?

Yes. The C-Suite Awards is a 12-month series of initiatives so there will be plenty of opportunities to pick up your award at another of our events.

Should this not be possible, we can also post your award to your home or office address - but please note this will come at personal expense.

Can I find out who voted for me?

You are welcome to ask the HotTopics team the question. Please note, however, third-party nominees rarely leave a name, or a reason for their nomination.

Can I vote for more than one person?

Yes.

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Meet the C-suite Awards Judges

Latha Maripuri

CISO, Uber

Sreeji Gopinathan

Global CIO, Lupin

Harold Rivas

CISO, Trellix

Isabelle Duarte

CMO, Soldo

Ruth Rowan

CMO, Avanade

Brian Brackenborough

CISO, Channel 4

Howard Pinto

Group CISO, Bupa

Samir Bagga

CMO, L&T Technology Services

Sandeep Pandey

Group CTO, FWD Insurance

Tricia Stinton

CMO, CMO, Cloud & Infrastructure Services, Capgemini

Joanna Drake

CIO, THG

Jussi Wacklin

CMO & SVP, T-Systems International

Antonia Wade

CMO, PwC

Joanna Pamphilis

SVP CDO & CIO, UniCredit

Meredith Harper

SVP CISO, Synchrony

Dimple Santwan

CISO, Saraswat Bank

Ingrid Briffa

Chief Security Officer, AXA Health

Thelma Kganakga

Group CISO, Equity Bank

Nikos Angelopoulos

Group CIO, MTN

Francesca Vergara

CIO, Disneyland Paris

Ronald Martey

CISO, GCB Bank

Peter Stojanovic

Editor, HotTopics

Doug Drinkwater

Editorial and Strategy Director, HotTopics

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