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2027 Nominations are now open

The HotTopics Global C-suite Awards are peer-nominated, independently judged and celebrated globally, recognising leadership that delivers real impact to business, people and the industry.

 

Award categories

Two programmes, C-suite and Future C-suite

C-suite

HotTopics Global CIO 100
HotTopics Global CISO 100
HotTopicsGlobal CDO 100
HotTopics Global B2B CMO 100
HotTopics Global Hall of Fame

Future C-suite

HotTopics Future CIO 100
HotTopics Future CISO 100
HotTopics Future CDO 100
HotTopics Future B2B CMO 100

 

What makes a HotTopics Global C-suite Award winner

All awards are judged across four key areas that define a HotTopics Global Award winner.
Our judges look for leaders who create meaningful, measurable change for their organisations, their teams, and their communities.

 

Functional Innovation

What is the most important positive change that you have made to your organisation this year? 

Leadership and strategic vision

Tell us 3 ways you have taken key stakeholders with you on the journey to make an important positive change

Team development

What positive change have you made for the people in your team(s) this year?

Community contribution

How have you given back to the community and/or your wider industry this year?


 

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Awards judges

Our 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.
Alla Whitston

Alla Whitston

CIO, MUFG

Charles Forte

Charles Forte

DG CIO, UK Ministry of Defence

Datta Junnarkar

Datta Junnarkar

CIO - Maritime, Boeing

Howard Miller

Howard Miller

CIO, UCLA Anderson School of Management

Jason Oliver

Jason Oliver

CTO, Western University

John Sullivan

John Sullivan

CIO, Major League Soccer

Manika Gupta

Manika Gupta

CIO, GE

Marina Spyrou

Marina Spyrou

CIO, PPFA

Nick Edwards

Nick Edwards

Chief Digital Officer, The AA

Sarah Cunningham

Sarah Cunningham

CIO, ARM

Sebastian Weber

Sebastian Weber

CIO, E.ON

Doug Drinkwater

Doug Drinkwater

Editorial and Strategy Director, HotTopics

Frankie Shuai

Frankie Shuai

VP of Information Security, Bitdeer

Indu Sajeev

Indu Sajeev

CISO, ASOS

Ivan Sanchez Lopez

Ivan Sanchez Lopez

Group CISO, ALS

Jamil Farshchi

Jamil Farshchi

CTO, Equifax

Munawar Valiji

Munawar Valiji

CISO, Close Brothers

Pedro Adamović

Pedro Adamović

CISO & Head of Fraud Prevention, Galicia Bank

Ravi Mani

Ravi Mani

SVP CISO, Quest Diagnostics

Rosalia Hajek

Rosalia Hajek

CISO, Topgolf Callaway Brands

Vijay Samtani

Vijay Samtani

CISO, University of Cambridge

Andy Caddy

Andy Caddy

Group CIO, PureGym

Jenny Rae

Jenny Rae

CIO, Imperial College

Kiran Mahil

Kiran Mahil

CIO, Retail Products, Nationwide Building Society

Louise Leavey

Louise Leavey

CIO - Director of Transformation, Dusl group (Howden)

Mark Bramwell

Mark Bramwell

Chief Digital Information Officer and Director of Strategic Digital Partnerships, Said Business School, University of Oxford

Miloš Topić

Miloš Topić

VP for IT and Chief Digital Officer, Grand Valley State University

Natasha Davydova

Natasha Davydova

CIO, Centrica

Nick Giannakakis

Nick Giannakakis

Group CIO, Motor Oil

Nikos Angelopoulos

Nikos Angelopoulos

Group CIO, MTN

Rohit Jain

Rohit Jain

CIO, Harvard Business School Alumni Association NC

Stefan Weber

Stefan Weber

Head of IT Operations & Shared Services Sales Platform, DB Fernverkehr AG

Andy Piper

Andy Piper

CISO, Barclays

Ben Bachmann

Ben Bachmann

Director Group Security & Architecture, Bilfinger

Chris Lugo

Chris Lugo

VP, CISO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

George Maropakis

George Maropakis

Global CISO, Advance Auto Parts

Justyna Larkowska

Justyna Larkowska

CISO, Everywhen

Karin Hรถne

Karin Hรถne

Group Chief Information Security and Risk Officer, Barloworld

Michael Saw

Michael Saw

Regional CSO, APAC, Siemens Energy

Nicole Keeley

Nicole Keeley

Director of Cyber & IT Risk, British Airways

Peter Gadd

Peter Gadd

Vice President Cyber Security, Airbus

Rinki Sethi

Rinki Sethi

Chief Security & Strategy Officer, Upwind Security

Sara Andrews

Sara Andrews

Global CISO, Experian

Ã…shild Hanne Larsen

Ã…shild Hanne Larsen

Vice President Subsurface Excellence & Digital, Equinor

David Germain

David Germain

Non Executive Director,

Fahim Siddiqui

Fahim Siddiqui

Managing Director, IEBX Group

Joanna Drake

Joanna Drake

CTO, THG Ingenuity

Marty Paslick

Marty Paslick

CIO, Former HCA Healthcare

Paul Coby

Paul Coby

Group CIO, Persimmon Homes

Tammy Archer

Tammy Archer

CISO, Co-op

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FAQs

HotTopics Global C-suite Awards 2027

 

Who can I nominate?

You can nominate yourself, a peer, colleague or another leader whose work deserves recognition.

The Awards recognise technology, data, security, digital and B2B marketing leaders across both our Global C-suite and Future C-suite programmes.

Can I nominate myself?

Yes. Self-nominations are welcome.

Does it cost anything to nominate?

No. Nominations are completely free.

Do multiple nominations improve someone's chances?

No.

The Awards are not a popularity contest. Every eligible nomination is judged against the same criteria, so one strong nomination is enough.

What information will I need?

We’ll ask for some basic information about the nominee, their role and organisation, alongside why you believe they deserve recognition.

Will the person I nominate know it was me?

If you nominate someone else, we will contact them to let them know they have been nominated, but we won’t share your name with them.

How are winners selected?

Eligible nominations are reviewed independently by experienced leaders from the HotTopics judging community against consistent judging criteria.

When do nominations close?

Nominations for the 2027 HotTopics Global C-suite Awards close on 1 May 2027.

Where are winners celebrated?

Winners are celebrated globally as part of the HotTopics Studio World Tour, bringing our community together across five global celebrations.