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Discover the finalists currently leading the Leaders’ Choice Award for the Executive of the Year Awards.
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Discover the finalists currently leading the Leaders’ Choice Award for the Executive of the Year Awards.
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The CEO Magazine’s Executive of the Year Awards is the international business community’s most prestigious awards event. First held in Australia, it has now expanded to the United States and India, with the ceremony celebrating the excellence of leaders across various industries.
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The Leaders’ Choice Award is a special category in the Executive of the Year Awards that puts the power in the hands of the public. While other categories are judged by an expert panel, this award invites you to vote for the finalist who has made the biggest impact in your opinion.
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These exceptional leaders have made their mark through innovation, impact and inspiring leadership. Learn more about each finalist and decide who deserves your vote for The CEO Magazine Leaders’ Choice Award
Imamu Tomlinson
Chief Executive Officer
Vituity
Imamu Tomlinson – CEO, Vituity / Imamu combines executive leadership with frontline care, transforming emergency medicine and championing equity in healthcare across hundreds of hospitals.
Pedro Azagra
Chief Executive Officer
Iberdrola (Former CEO, Avangrid)
Pedro Azagra – former CEO, Avangrid / Powering America’s energy transition, Pedro led one of the largest sustainable utilities, delivering large-scale renewable projects with national impact.
Bobak Azamian, MD, PhD
Chairman and CEO
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS)
Bobak Azamian – CEO, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals / Bobby is advancing innovation in eye care and infectious disease treatment, bringing cutting-edge solutions to market with strong clinical results.
Harley Lippman
Founder and CEO
Genesis10
Harley Lippman – CEO, Genesis10 / A longtime leader in tech staffing, Harley is also known for championing veterans and education through wide-reaching social initiatives.
Derek Maetzold
Founder, President, CEO
Castle Biosciences
Derek Maetzold – CEO, Castle Biosciences / Derek is driving innovation in cancer diagnostics, helping personalize treatment for patients and scaling a biotech company with proven growth.
Fiona Roach Canning
Co-founder and CEO
Pollinate
Fiona Roach Canning – CEO, Pollinate / Fiona empowers small businesses in emerging markets through digital payments and fintech, blending business innovation with social impact.
John O'Donnell
President and CEO
Pinnacol Assurance
John O’Donnell – CEO, Pinnacol Assurance / John leads one of Colorado’s top insurers with a focus on digital transformation, workplace wellbeing and community engagement.
Neil Cawse
Founder and CEO
Geotab Inc.
Neil Cawse – CEO, Geotab / A trailblazer in connected vehicle technology, Neil’s leadership has scaled Geotab into a global powerhouse in fleet innovation and data intelligence.
Ole Rosgaard
President and Chief Executive Officer
Greif
Ole Rosgaard – CEO, Greif / Ole leads a global packaging company with operational excellence, sustainability practices and a strong focus on long-term value creation.
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Jerry Inzerillo was the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award winner at The CEO Magazine’s Executive of the Year Awards United States.