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Global C-Suite Awards Series

Celebrating top executives and digital trailblazers

2025 nominations now open

HotTopics celebrates exceptional global business and technology executives shaping the future of digital transformation and business innovation.

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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

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

 

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

 

Global C-suite award series 2025

Worldwide series of awards, events, and networking opportunities bringing together the globe's finest digital trailblazers

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C-suite Awards nominations open

Nominations and
Judges Selection
January - April 2025

Leadership Gradient

Marketing C-suite
Award ceremony

Abbey Road Studios,
London
April 29th 2025

movers and shakers Gradient

The Global C-suite
Award ceremony

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

Innovation Gradient

European C-suite
Award ceremony

BAFTA,
London
December 4th 2025

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2025 nominations open

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Global B2B CMO 100 Awards 2025
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Global Hall of Fame Awards
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Global CFO 100 Awards 2025
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Global CX Leaders 100 Awards 2025
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Future CIO 100 Awards 2025
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C-suite awards judges

Our C-Suite Awards judging panels feature prominent and experienced industry leaders who are experts in their fields. These judges bring a wealth of knowledge and insight, ensuring that our award selections are fair, rigorous, and reflective of the highest standards of excellence in the business and technology sectors.
Latha Maripuri

Latha Maripuri

CISO, Uber

Sreeji Gopinathan

Sreeji Gopinathan

Global CIO, Lupin

Harold Rivas

Harold Rivas

CISO, Trellix

Isabelle Duarte

Isabelle Duarte

CMO, Soldo

Ruth Rowan

Ruth Rowan

CMO, Avanade

Brian Brackenborough

Brian Brackenborough

CISO, Channel 4

Howard Pinto

Howard Pinto

Group CISO, Bupa

Samir Bagga

Samir Bagga

CMO, L&T Technology Services

Sandeep Pandey

Sandeep Pandey

Group CTO, FWD Insurance

Tricia Stinton

Tricia Stinton

CMO, CMO, Cloud & Infrastructure Services, Capgemini

Joanna Drake

Joanna Drake

CIO, THG

Jussi Wacklin

Jussi Wacklin

CMO & SVP, T-Systems International

Antonia Wade

Antonia Wade

CMO, PwC

Joanna Pamphilis

Joanna Pamphilis

SVP CDO & CIO, UniCredit

Meredith Harper

Meredith Harper

SVP CISO, Synchrony

Dimple Santwan

Dimple Santwan

CISO, Saraswat Bank

Ingrid Briffa

Ingrid Briffa

Chief Security Officer, AXA Health

Thelma Kganakga

Thelma Kganakga

Group CISO, Equity Bank

Nikos Angelopoulos

Nikos Angelopoulos

Group CIO, MTN

Francesca Vergara

Francesca Vergara

CIO, Disneyland Paris

Ronald Martey

Ronald Martey

CISO, GCB Bank

Peter Stojanovic

Peter Stojanovic

Editor, HotTopics

Doug Drinkwater

Doug Drinkwater

Editorial and Strategy Director, HotTopics

Brian Franz

Brian Franz

EVP & Global CIO, State Street

Karin Hone

Karin Hone

Group CISO & Risk Officer, Barloworld

David Boda

David Boda

Chief Security & Resilience Officer, Nationwide Building Society

Nick Woods

Nick Woods

CIO, MAG

Catherine Buhler

Catherine Buhler

CISO, EnergyAustralia

Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy

CIO, GHD

Nimisha Patel

Nimisha Patel

Chief Digital & Information Officer,

Howard Whyte

Howard Whyte

CISO, Truist

Robert Rodger

Robert Rodger

CISO, Admiral Group

Jason Fruge

Jason Fruge

CISO, Rent-A-Center

Yuri Aguiar

Yuri Aguiar

Chief Enterprise Data Officer, WPP

Maria Pilar Varela Sepulveda

Maria Pilar Varela Sepulveda

Digital Transformation Executive, DaasTaas

Bradley Schaufenbuel

Bradley Schaufenbuel

VP & CISO, Paychex

Angelica Munson

Angelica Munson

Global Chief Digital Officer, Shiseido

Maria Papastathi

Maria Papastathi

Chief Data Officer - Technology, Shell

Kate Sargent

Kate Sargent

Chief Data Officer, Financial Times

Axel Adida

Axel Adida

CDO, Beiersdorf

Hartnell Ndungi

Hartnell Ndungi

Chief Data Officer, Absa Group

Lauren Sager Weinstein

Lauren Sager Weinstein

Chief Data Officer, TfL

Dan Kellett

Dan Kellett

Chief Data Officer, Capital One

Miryem Salah

Miryem Salah

Chief Data Officer, Vodafone

Arnaud Robert

Arnaud Robert

CDO,

Sherry Aaholm

Sherry Aaholm

CDO, Cummins

Christoffer Hernæs

Christoffer Hernæs

CDO, Skanska

Steven Zuanella

Steven Zuanella

Group Chief Digital & Innovation Officer, Generali

Paul Jackson

Paul Jackson

Chief Digital and Transformation Officer, Speedy Services

Mike Pearmain

Mike Pearmain

Chief Data Officer, Vietcombank

Ako Sabir

Ako Sabir

Group CDO, Hiscox

Ameet Shetty

Ameet Shetty

Enterprise Data Head, Equifax

José Meroño

José Meroño

Chief Data Officer, The Adecco Group

Caroline Carruthers

Caroline Carruthers

CEO, Carruthers and Jackson

Mark Settle

Mark Settle

Author, Truth from the Valley, A Practical Primer on IT Management for the Next Decade

Randi Levin

Randi Levin

Technology Advisor, The White House

Isaac Sacolick

Isaac Sacolick

President, StarCIO

Eric Sigurdson

Eric Sigurdson

CIO Practice Lead, Russell Reynolds

Ilona Simpson

Ilona Simpson

CXO Advisor, Netskope

Mel Reyes

Mel Reyes

Global Executive Coach, Trainer, & Keynote Speaker, Elite Technical Concierge

Steve Van Wyk

Steve Van Wyk

Chairman of the Board, BIAN Services GmbH

Clive MacTavish

Clive MacTavish

CFO, British Red Cross

Daniel Berry

Daniel Berry

Chief Experience Officer, CXO, THG

 

Top 100 award winners

The Top 100 Award Winners are nominated by our global community and selected by our independent judges. These individuals represent the pinnacle of excellence in their respective fields, showcasing exceptional talent, innovation, and leadership.

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 CFO 100

Global CFO 100

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GLOBAL CX 100 AWARDS

Global CX 100

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Global Hall of Fame

Global Hall of Fame

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Future CIO 100

Future CIO 100

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Future CISO 100

Future CISO 100

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B2B CMO 100 AWARDS

Global B2B CMO 100

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FAQS

 

How does the C-Suite Awards work? can 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 18,000 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.