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.

CMO

Global B2B CMO 100 Awards 2025

1 Mar 2025

Nominations open

Future CMO

Future B2B CMO 100 Awards 2025

1 Mar 2025

Nominations open

All C-Suite

Global Hall of Fame Awards

4 Apr 2025

Nominations open

CIO

Global CIO 100 Awards 2025

4 Apr 2025

Nominations open

CISO

Global CISO 100 Awards 2025

4 Apr 2025

Nominations open

CDigitalO

Global CDO 100 (Digital) Awards 2025

4 Apr 2025

Nominations open

CDataO

Global CDO 100 (Data) Awards 2025

4 Apr 2025

Nominations open

cfo

Global CFO 100 Awards 2025

4 Apr 2025

Nominations open

cx_leaders

Global CX Leaders 100 Awards 2025

4 Apr 2025

Nominations open

Future CIO

Future CIO 100 Awards 2025

4 Apr 2025

Nominations open

Future CISO

Future CISO 100 Awards 2025

4 Apr 2025

Nominations open

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

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.

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Award categories

Tomorrow's leadersFuture CIO 100 awardFuture CISO 100 awardFuture B2B CMO 100 award

Global C-suite award series 2025

C-suite Awards nominations open

Marketing C-suite Award ceremony

The Global C-suite Award ceremony

European C-suite Award ceremony

2025 nominations open

Celebrating top executives and digital trailblazers

Global B2B CMO 100 Awards 2025

Future B2B CMO 100 Awards 2025

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Global CIO 100 Awards 2025

Global CISO 100 Awards 2025

Global CDO 100 (Digital) Awards 2025

Global CDO 100 (Data) Awards 2025

Global CFO 100 Awards 2025

Global CX Leaders 100 Awards 2025

Future CIO 100 Awards 2025

Future CISO 100 Awards 2025

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

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

Marketing C-suite
Award ceremony

The Global C-suite
Award ceremony

European C-suite
Award ceremony