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HotTopics Global C-Suite Awards

Celebrating the pioneers of business change and digital transformation

2024 nominations are now open

 

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Celebrating the Digital Trailblazers

HotTopics celebrates exceptional global business and technology executives shaping the future of digital transformation and business innovation.

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.

 

Who can apply for the C-Suite Awards?

As the leading global C-Suite community with over 17,000 executives globally, HotTopics celebrates the following professionals, guided by our experienced judging panels, to spotlight the most innovative figures in business and technology:

We also recognise tomorrow's leaders in the following categories:

 

How Does the C-Suite Awards work?

The HotTopics C-Suite Awards series follows a robust process for all of our award categories.

Leaders can nominate themselves via the online submission link, 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 are informed after the judging process has finished, and they are invited to join us at our global awards ceremonies, co-located with our flagship Studio event. In 2024, our awards will be taking place at The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennesee, and at iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, featuring live panel debates and 'spotlight' stories.

 

In addition, award winners are featured in our community hub, showcasing their profiles and achievements to our network of over 17,000 global C-suite executives.

 

What our winners say

Sonia Patel

Thanks to the entire HotTopics team and sponsors for making the C-suite Awards so special. Its was a day and night to remember.

 

Sonia Patel, System CIO, NHS

Roy Dockery

This was an amazing event and an honour to be recognised amongst such great leaders across industries.

 

Roy Dockery, VP of Field Operations, Flock Safety

Joanna Pamphilis

Hats off to the HotTopics team and all the winners, panellists, speakers, and judges! The event was very strong and I look forward to having an enriched working relationship with the HotTopics team!

 

Joanna Pamphilis, CDIO, Unicredit

Louise Folliot

It was a pleasure to be at the HotTopics C-suite Awards. The roundtable discussions were hugely insightful. It was a great event, thank you for the invite.

 

Louise Folliot, UKIMEA Customer Success Lifetime Value Sales Director, HPE

Tana Dubel

Thank you to HotTopics and to the judging panel for this wonderful recognition, and for hosting the ceremony at the mythic Abbey Road studios!

 

Tana Dubel, CISO, Logitech

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Thanks to our partners

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Global C-suite Award Series

A 12-month global celebration: Uniting C-Suite leaders in-person and virtually

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C-suite Awards Nominations open

Nomination process open
Jan - May

Leadership Gradient

European C-suite Award Ceremony

Awards ceremony at Abbey Road Studios, London

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Global C-suite Award Ceremony

Awards ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville, Tennesee

Innovation Gradient

Post-awards Masterclass

Educational masterclasses for global winners

TechGirl Empowering Girls in Technology

The Studio

European 
C-suite Awards

Live from Abbey Road Studios, London

May and December 2024

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Connect with C-Suite leaders from

Shell
HSBC
Vodafone
Verizon
AstraZeneca
Barclays
Unilever
Diageo
Lloyds
BT
Experian
IBM
GE
NTT Ltd.
Boots
Boeing
American Airlines
Delta Airlines
Cisco
Oracle
Disney
Target
ForgeRock
Home Depot
AXA
Airbus
IGN
Telefonica
BASF
Nestle
Carrefour
Ericsson
Google Cloud
Bayer
Schneider Electric
Lego Group
BUPA
Santander
888 holdings
Allen & Overy
Asda
Johnson Matthey
Beiersdorf
ALDI
MTN
Costa Coffee
Volvo
NHS
Amazon
HMRC
DWP
BEIS
Bank of England
Three
Yum Brands
Persimmon Homes
Costco
Cigna
AT&T
Allianz
Generali
Walgreens
Zurich Insurance
CISO Panel at The Studio

The Studio

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C-suite Awards

Live from the Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville

October 28th - 30th 2024

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C-suite Awards Judges

We will be announcing our 2024 Judging Panel soon. Our panels feature prominent and experienced industry leaders, as shown below within our 2023 Panel:

 

Bradley Schaunfenbuel

Bradley Schaunfenbuel

CISO, PayChex

Donna Ross

Donna Ross

CISO, Radian

Liz Banbury

Liz Banbury

CISO, Hiscox

Alejandro Becerra

Alejandro Becerra

CISO, Telefonica

George Eapen

George Eapen

CIO & CISO, Petrofac

Christopher Neal

Christopher Neal

Global CISO, Ramsay Health Care

Anna-Lisa Miller

Anna-Lisa Miller

CIO, Spectris

Mark Walmsley

Mark Walmsley

Global CISO, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Deborah Wheeler

Deborah Wheeler

CISO, Delta Airlines

Sarah Nicastro

Sarah Nicastro

VP Customer Engagement, IFS

Malavika Tohani

Malavika Tohani

Research Director—Operational Excellence, Verdantix

Ravichandra Kshirsagar

Ravichandra Kshirsagar

VP Digital Buildings Commercial & Services, Schneider Electric

Jan van Veen

Jan van Veen

Founder and MD, moreMomentum

Aly Pinder

Aly Pinder

Research VC—Worldwide Aftermarket Strategies, IDC

Peter Stojanovic

Peter Stojanovic

Editor, HotTopics

Cherry Eromosele

Cherry Eromosele

EVP, Group CMO, Interswitch Group

Mark Phibbs

Mark Phibbs

VP Global Campaigns, Cisco

Vivian Gomes

Vivian Gomes

CMO, Movate

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Top 100 Award Winners

Nominated by our community and selected by our independent judges

 

GLOBAL CIO 100 - Belinda Finch

Global CIO 100 2023 Winners

GLOBAL CISO 100 - HOWARD PINTO

Global CISO 100 2023 Winners

GLOBAL CDO 100 - NAFY DIAGNE

Global CDigitalO 100 2023 Winners

SERVICE VISIONARIES 100 - ROY DOCKERY

Service Visionaries 100 2023 Winners

GLOBAL CDO 100 - KAREN AMBROSE

Global CDataO 100 2023 Winners

FUTURE CMO 100 - DAVID KEENE

Global B2B CMO 100 2023 Winners

FUTURE CIO 100 - ASHLEY SOMERVILLE

Future CIO 100 2023 Winners

FUTURE CISO 100 - LUKE CROSBY

Future CISO 100 2023 Winners

B2B CMO 100 WINNER

Global B2B CMO 100 2023 Winners

Join the community

To join the HotTopics Community and gain access to our exclusive content, events and networking opportunities simply fill in the form below.

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C-suite Awards FAQs

 

 
What criteria is used to evaluate nominees in each category?
 
You can find the criteria for each award on the award category's landing 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 or virtually at The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennesee, and at Abbey Road Studios in London. During each awards ceremony, winners can take part in live panel debates, short 'spotlight' stories to 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.