HotTopics Global Hall of Fame
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The HotTopics Global Hall of Fame recognises the visionary executives whose leadership has shaped industries, transformed organisations and left a lasting legacy on the global stage.
These are the leaders who have defined what great leadership looks like in the digital age, driving innovation, elevating teams, influencing global strategy and inspiring the next generation of the C-suite.
Each Hall of Fame inductee has been peer-nominated, independently judged and globally celebrated as part of the HotTopics Global C-suite Awards.
They represent excellence, longevity and impact, not for a moment, but for a career.
What makes a
HotTopics Global Hall of Fame winner?
Hall of Fame winners represent the pinnacle of leadership in technology. They are selected based on their industry contributions, as evaluated by a panel of respected industry experts.
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
Åshild Hanne Larsen
Vice President Subsurface Excellence & Digital, Equinor
David Germain
Non Executive Director,
Fahim Siddiqui
Managing Director, IEBX Group
Hendy Harianto
Group Chief Information Technology Officer, Meratus Group
Joanna Drake
CTO, THG Ingenuity
Marty Paslick
CIO, Former HCA Healthcare
Paul Coby
Group CIO, Persimmon Homes
Fumbi Chima
Board Member | Global Technology C-Suite Executive , Whitbread
Doug Drinkwater
Editorial and Strategy Director, HotTopics
Global awards ceremony
27th October 2026
Country Music Hall of Fame,
Nashville
The world’s top CIOs, CISOs, CDOs and CMOs come together in Nashville for an unforgettable celebration at one of music’s most iconic venues.
European awards ceremony
19th November 2026
Johan Cruijff Arena,
Amsterdam
Europe’s leading technology executives gather in Amsterdam for a night of celebration, connection, and recognition at the legendary Johan Cruijff Arena.
UK awards ceremony
2nd December 2026
BAFTA,
London
The UK’s most inspiring technology leaders unite for a red carpet celebration at BAFTA — recognising the people shaping the future of the industry.
Meet the
HotTopics Global Hall of Fame
A growing legacy of exceptional leadership
Each year, a select group of exceptional leaders are recognised and added to the HotTopics Global Hall of Fame, joining those celebrated before them and creating a legacy that grows year after year.
Nominated by their peers, independently judged and celebrated by our global community, every leader featured here has earned their place through the lasting impact they've made on their organisations, industries and the wider C-suite community.
Alan Boehme
Foundation Capital
Alan Boehme
United States of AmericaExecutive in Residence
Allan Cockriel
ASML
Allan Cockriel
NetherlandsGroup CIO & CDO
Ann Dunkin
Dunkin Global Advisors
Ann Dunkin
United States of AmericaCEO
Anna Barsby
Tessiant
Anna Barsby
United KingdomFounder Managing Partner
Archie Deskus
Cognizant
Archie Deskus
United States of AmericaBoard of Directors
Arthur Hu
Lenovo
Arthur Hu
United States of AmericaSVP and Global CIO
Ashild Hanne Larsen
Equinor
Ashild Hanne Larsen
NorwayVP Subsurface Excellence & Digital
Atul Bhardwaj
The Lego Group
Atul Bhardwaj
DenmarkEVP, CTO
Benedetto Conversano
Mars Petcare
Benedetto Conversano
United KingdomDigital Advisory Board Member
Chris Nardecchia
Rockwell Automation
Chris Nardecchia
United States of AmericaSVP, CDIO
Cindy Hoots
McCormick & Company
Cindy Hoots
United States of AmericaBoard of Directors
Cynthia Stoddard
Intel Corporation
Cynthia Stoddard
United States of AmericaSVP & CIO
Dana Deasey
Boeing
Dana Deasey
United States of AmericaCIDO
David Germain
Investec
David Germain
United KingdomNED
David Smoley
Good Growth Capital
David Smoley
United States of AmericaAdvisor
Deborah Haworth
Penguin Random House UK
Deborah Haworth
United KingdomDirector of Information Security
Deborah Wheeler
Delta Air Lines
Deborah Wheeler
United States of AmericaCISO
Deneen DeFiore
United Airlines
Deneen DeFiore
United States of AmericaCISO
Dominic Howson
Viridor
Dominic Howson
United KingdomCTO
Eileen Vidrine
AI Squared
Eileen Vidrine
United States of AmericaAdvisory Board Member
Fahim Siddiqui
Home Depot
Fahim Siddiqui
United States of AmericaEVP, CIO
Felipe Penacoba Martinez
PagoNxt
Felipe Penacoba Martinez
SpainCEO
Frankie Ramos
DHL
Frankie Ramos
United States of AmericaCISO Americas
Fumbi Chima
BECU
Fumbi Chima
United KingdomCTDO
Gabie Boko
NetApp
Gabie Boko
United States of AmericaCMO
Ghada Ijam
Federal Reserve Systems
Ghada Ijam
United States of AmericaCIO
Hanna Hennig
Siemens AG
Hanna Hennig
GermanyCIO
Hemant Baidwan
Department of Homeland Security
Hemant Baidwan
United States of AmericaCISO
Hendy Harianto
Meratus Group
Hendy Harianto
IndonesiaGroup CIO
Ian Cohen
LUMEN 360
Ian Cohen
United KingdomMD
Jim Swanson
Johnson & Johnson
Jim Swanson
United States of AmericaEVP & Enterprise CIO
Joanna Drake
THG Ingenuity
Joanna Drake
United KingdomCTO
Julie Woods Moss
Thoughtworks
Julie Woods Moss
United KingdomEVP & CMO
Linda Jojo
Exelon
Linda Jojo
United States of AmericaBoard Member
Manika Gupta
GE
Manika Gupta
United States of AmericaCIO, Business segment & Enterprise systems
Mark Bramwell
University of Oxford
Mark Bramwell
United KingdomCDIO
Marty Paslick
HCA Healthcare
Marty Paslick
United States of AmericaSVP & CIO
Meredith Harper
Synchrony
Meredith Harper
United States of AmericaCISO
Mike McNamara
Target
Mike McNamara
United States of AmericaCIO
Mo Jamous
Texas Capital
Mo Jamous
United States of AmericaCDIO
Noopur Davis
Comcast
Noopur Davis
United States of AmericaCISO
Paul Coby
Persimmon Homes
Paul Coby
United KingdomGroup CIO
Rachel Thornton
Adobe
Rachel Thornton
United States of AmericaCMO, Enterprise
Randall Mott
EY
Randall Mott
United States of AmericaCIO Advisor in Residence
Rob Carter
New York Life Insurance Company
Rob Carter
United States of AmericaDirector Board of Directors
Robbert Van Rutten
Shell
Robbert Van Rutten
NetherlandsEVP Information & Digital Technology & Shell CIO
Robert Mills
B&G Foods
Robert Mills
United States of AmericaPresident & CEO
Sharon Cooper
The Economist Intelligence Unit
Sharon Cooper
United KingdomChief Digital Officer
Supriya Rao Patwardhan
DHL
Supriya Rao Patwardhan
SingaporeEVP CIO
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