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HotTopics Hall of Fame
Celebrating leadership excellence and longevity
HotTopics Hall of Fame - 2026
Nominations now open
Be recognised by the peers who know what real impact takes.
Nominate yourself, a peer or an exceptional leader whose career has shaped the future of technology and business.
Innovation & technological advancement
Demonstrated ability to implement groundbreaking technologies, significantly advancing their organisation’s technological maturity and the technology industry as a whole.
Leadership and vision
Exhibited exceptional leadership and a clear vision, guiding their organisation or the industry toward growth and success, and effectively mentoring, coaching, and planning succession for future leaders.
Impact on Business Outcomes
Tangible contributions to the success and transformation of multiple organisations, driving financial growth, market share, efficiency improvements, and growing valuations.
Industry Influence and Recognition
Recognised as a thought leader and influencer within the technology sector over many years.
Longevity and consistency
Sustained commitment to excellence and innovation in technology over a significant period.
Societal contributions
Impact beyond business, contributing to society, education, and public good through technology, by leading or supporting community initiatives and educational programs
Mark Settle
Author, Truth from the Valley
Randi Levin
Technology Advisor, The White House
Isaac Sacolick
President, StarCIO
Ilona Simpson
CDIO, ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules
Mel Reyes
Global Executive Coach, Elite Technical Concierge
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Mark Sutton
Chief Information Security Officer, Bain Capital
Ian Cohen
Board Advisor and CPIO,
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Caroline Carruthers
Chief Executive, Carruthers and Jackson
Doug Drinkwater
Editorial and Strategy Director, HotTopics
Alan Boehme
Foundation Capital
Alan Boehme
United States of America
FinanceExecutive in Residence
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Anna Barsby
Tessiant
Anna Barsby
United Kingdom
ConsultingFounder Managing Partner and UK Top CIO
Arthur Hu
Lenovo
Arthur Hu
United States of America
IT ServicesSVP and Global CIO
Ashild Hanne Larsen
Equinor
Ashild Hanne Larsen
Norway
EnergyVice President Subsurface Excellence & Digital
Dana Deasy
Boeing
Dana Deasy
United States of America
AerospaceCIDO
David Germain
Investec
David Germain
United Kingdom FinanceNon Executive Director
David Smoley
Good Growth Capital
David Smoley
United States of America FinanceAdvisor
Deborah Wheeler
Delta Air Lines
Deborah Wheeler
United States of America
TravelCISO
Deneen DeFiore
United Airlines
Deneen DeFiore
United States of America TravelCISO
Fahim Siddiqui
Home Depot
Fahim Siddiqui
United States of America
RetailEVP, CIO
Fumbi Chima
BECU
Fumbi Chima
United Kingdom FinanceCTDO
Hemant Baidwan
Department of Homeland Security
Hemant Baidwan
United States of America
GovernmentChief information security officer
Hendy Harianto
Meratus group
Hendy Harianto
Indonesia
LogisticsGroup CIO
Joanna Drake
THG Ingenuity
Joanna Drake
United Kingdom RetailCTO
Marty Paslick
HCA Healthcare
Marty Paslick
United States of America
HealthFormer CIO
Meredith Harper
Syncrhony
Meredith Harper
United States of America FinanceCISO
Mike McNamara
Target
Mike McNamara
United States of America RetailFormer CIO
Noopur Davis
Comcast
Noopur Davis
United States of America
TelecommunicationsCISO
Paul Coby
Persimmon Homes
Paul Coby
United Kingdom
ConstructionGroup CIO
Randall Mott
EY
Randall Mott
United States of America ConsultingCIO Advisor in Residence
Rob Carter
Fedex
Rob Carter
United States of America LogisticsFormer CIO
Supriya Rao Patwardhan
DHL
Supriya Rao Patwardhan
Singapore LogisticsEVP CIO
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