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Global C-Suite Awards series

Honouring top executives and digital pioneers

2025 dates
TOP 100
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Celebrating the
digital trailblazers

The C-suite Awards isn’t just a one-off accolade—it's a global, annual celebration of leadership and innovation. Through awards, events, and networking, we bring together the world’s top digital pioneers. Join us to honour excellence and connect with the leaders shaping the future of business and technology.

 

Who can apply for the Global C-Suite Awards?

As the leading global C-Suite community, with over 19,000 executives, HotTopics spotlights the most innovative figures in business and technology. Our expert judging panels recognise forward-thinking leaders making a real impact.

 

C-suite award categories

Global CIO 100
Global CISO 100
Global CDO 100 (Data)
Global CDO 100 (Digital)
Global B2B CMO 100
Global Hall of Fame
Global CX Leaders 100

 

Tomorrow's leaders
Future CIO 100 award
Future CISO 100 award
Future B2B CMO 100 award

 

Global C-Suite Award series 2025

A worldwide celebration of leadership, innovation, and connection

Bringing together the world’s finest digital trailblazers through awards, events, and exclusive networking opportunities.

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Global C-Suite Awards nominations open

Nominations and
judges selection
January - May 2025

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Marketing C-Suite
Award ceremony

Abbey Road Studios,
London
April 29th 2025

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The Global C-Suite
Award ceremony

The Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville
October 27th 2025

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European C-Suite
Award ceremony

BAFTA,
London
December 4th 2025

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Global C-Suite Awards judges

Our C-suite Awards judging panels are made up of respected industry leaders with deep expertise across business and technology.
Their insight ensures a fair, rigorous selection process that celebrates true excellence and innovation.
Karl Hoods

Karl Hoods

CDIO, Dept for Energy Security & Net Zero and Dept for Science Innovation & Technology

Chrissie Kemp

Chrissie Kemp

Chief Data & AI Officericer, Jaguar-Land Rover

David Keene

David Keene

CMO, Europe, Wipro

Wanda Adam

Wanda Adam

Chief Group Data Protection Officer, M&G

Sara Andrews

Sara Andrews

Global CISO, Experian

Roger Gagnon

Roger Gagnon

Chief Experience Officer, PwC

Kathie Johnson

Kathie Johnson

Chief Marketing Officer, Sitecore

Ashish Babu

Ashish Babu

CMCO for Global Markets, Tata Consultancy Services

Michelle Nwoga

Michelle Nwoga

Group Chief Experience Officer, United Bank for Africa

Kitty Alderson

Kitty Alderson

Chief Information Officer, Evelyn Partners

David Germain

David Germain

Non Executive Director,

Kady Srinivasan

Kady Srinivasan

CMO, Lightspeed

Ashley Somerville

Ashley Somerville

SVP Technology Strategy & Execution, Experian

Sarah Roberts

Sarah Roberts

Group CMO, Boldyn Networks

Meenu Bagla

Meenu Bagla

CMO, Cyient

Rachel Fairley

Rachel Fairley

Co-founder, Rebrand Right

Jason Hughes

Jason Hughes

CIO - EMEA/APAC, Intertek

Bryan Urioste

Bryan Urioste

CMO, Redwood Software

Ian Cohen

Ian Cohen

Board Advisor and NED,

Rinki Sethi

Rinki Sethi

VP & CISO, BILL

Ali Khan

Ali Khan

Chief Data Officer, Experian Consumer Services

Ann Delenela

Ann Delenela

VP, CISO, Entergy

Ravinder Arora

Ravinder Arora

Global CISO, Infogain

Michael Zimmer

Michael Zimmer

Chief Data Officer, W&W-Gruppe

Ghada Richani

Ghada Richani

MD Data & Technology Strategy, Bank of America

Eric Smuda

Eric Smuda

Chief Experience Officer, Likewize

Karl Billington

Karl Billington

CX Director, Kwik Fit

Daria Grishina

Daria Grishina

Transformation Director - IT&Data, Danone

Richard Corbridge

Richard Corbridge

Chief Information Officer, Segro

Elizabeth Smyth

Elizabeth Smyth

VP Global Field Marketing, Slack

Sydney Klein

Sydney Klein

SVP, CISO & Head of IT Core Services, Bristol-Myers Squibb

Frankie Shuai

Frankie Shuai

CISO APAC, DWS Group

Samantha Rule

Samantha Rule

CISO, Ninety One

Miao Song

Miao Song

Global Chief Information Officer/Executive Committee Member, GLP

Paul Smith

Paul Smith

CIO, Amnesty International

Colin Simpson

Colin Simpson

Global IT Director,

Mauli Tikkiwal

Mauli Tikkiwal

CIO, CWS Hygiene

Gernette Wright

Gernette Wright

IT Security Officer, Schneider Electric

Betsy Rohtbart

Betsy Rohtbart

Vice President, Marketing, IBM

Tricia Stinton

Tricia Stinton

Chief Marketing Officer, CIS, Capgemini

Amitabh Apte

Amitabh Apte

Chief Digital and Business Technology Officer, Barilla

Usha Newland

Usha Newland

Former CIO UK, Barclays

Ann Walker

Ann Walker

Senior Vice President, Major Programmes and Strategic Initiatives, Mastek

Jonathan Roberts

Jonathan Roberts

Chief Data Officer, Ministry of Justice

William Orange

William Orange

CIO, Nissan

Marcus Beale

Marcus Beale

Partner, CFO Practice, Leathwaite

Sheryl Adkins-Green

Sheryl Adkins-Green

Chief Experience Officer, Mary Kay

Jeff Gelfuso

Jeff Gelfuso

CPXO, Former Workday

Shubhalok Ghosh

Shubhalok Ghosh

Chief Experience Officer, Tata Consultancy Services

Martin Jimmick

Martin Jimmick

Head of Information Security, Whitbread

Julie Brown

Julie Brown

CFO & Executive Director, GSK

Evanna Kearins

Evanna Kearins

CMO, EMEA, UiPath

Graham Wylie

Graham Wylie

Chief Marketing Officer, Activpayroll

Brad Channer

Brad Channer

CFO, UBIO

Deepak Jayaprakash

Deepak Jayaprakash

CFO, Purplebricks

Hester Scotton

Hester Scotton

CFO, Potter Clarkson

Victoria Higgin

Victoria Higgin

Group Chief Digital and Information Officer, CityFibre

Trevor Gordon

Trevor Gordon

Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Save the Children

 

Top 100 award winners

Nominated by our global community and selected by independent judges, the Top 100 award winners represent the very best in business and technology—championing innovation, leadership, and excellence in their fields.

Global CIO 100

Global CIO 100

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Global CISO 100

Global CISO 100

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CDO 100 (Data)

CDO 100 (Data)

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CDO 100 (Digital)

CDO 100 (Digital)

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Global Hall of Fame

Global Hall of Fame

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B2B CMO 100 AWARDS

Global B2B CMO 100

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Future CIO 100

Future CIO 100

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Future CISO 100

Future CISO 100

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Future B2B CMO 100

Future B2B CMO 100

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FAQS

 

How does the C-Suite Awards work? Can I apply for the C-Suite Awards?

The HotTopics C-Suite Awards series follows a robust process for all of our award categories.

Leaders can nominate themselves via the online submissions, 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 will be informed once the judging process is complete and invited to join us at our global awards ceremonies, co-located with our flagship Studio events. In 2025, these awards will take place at iconic venues: Abbey Road Studios in London (Marketing Awards) in April, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee (Global C-suite Awards) in October, and BAFTA in London (European C-suite Awards) in December, featuring live panel debates and ‘spotlight’ stories on inspiring leaders.

In addition, award winners are featured in our community hub, showcasing their profiles and achievements to our network of over 19,000 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 nomination 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 at our iconic venues. During the ceremonies at Abbey Road Studios in London, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, and BAFTA in London, winners will have the opportunity to participate in live panel debates, share short 'spotlight' stories with 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.