Global CIO 100
2025 nominations
Recognising exceptional leadership and innovation in IT
Nominations close April 4th 2025
The Global CIO 100 Awards celebrate the achievements of Chief Information Officers who are redefining the future of technology, leading digital transformation, and delivering measurable business impact.
The transformative role of today’s CIO
In a rapidly evolving digital world, CIOs play a critical role in driving organisational success. As strategic leaders, they spearhead digital transformation, adopt groundbreaking technologies, and foster innovation that supports resilience and growth.
Why nominate for the Global CIO 100?
This award is a unique opportunity to:
- Celebrate leadership: Recognise CIOs setting the standard for technological excellence.
- Showcase success: Highlight transformative projects that drive meaningful change.
- Inspire the community: Share stories that encourage innovation and collaboration across the IT landscape.
- Drive organisational impact: Previous winners have reported improved talent attraction and stronger internal champions as a result of their recognition.
Who we’re Looking For
We’re seeking CIOs who demonstrate:
- Innovative solutions: Developing cutting-edge technologies and addressing complex challenges.
- Strategic vision: Leading their organisations through technological evolution and innovation.
- Leadership excellence: Inspiring teams to achieve exceptional results and fostering innovation.
- Tangible business impact: Delivering measurable outcomes that drive organisational growth.
2025 judging panel
The 2025 judging panel will be announced soon. Stay tuned to meet the distinguished industry leaders evaluating this year’s standout CIOs.
Last year’s panel included:
- Sandeep Pandey, Group CTO, FWD Insurance
- Brian Franz, EVP & Global CIO, State Street
- Joanna Drake, CIO, THG
- Paul Murphy, CIO, GHD
- Doug Drinkwater, Editorial and Strategy Director, HotTopics
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.
How can nominees showcase their achievements during the selection process?