The CIO 100 Awards UK recognises the best and brightest technology leaders driving digital transformation and innovation across the United Kingdom. Now firmly established as one of the most prestigious accolades in the UK’s IT and business community, the awards celebrate CIOs and technology executives who use technology to deliver real business value—whether by enabling growth, enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, or shaping the future of their organisations.
This year marked an important new chapter for the CIO 100 Awards UK, as we celebrated not only the outstanding achievements of our winners but also the evolution of the programme itself. In response to a fast-changing technology landscape, the awards underwent a major relaunch—designed to be more inclusive, accessible, and reflective of the diverse excellence across our industry.
Amid this transformation, one thing remained constant: the exceptional calibre of leadership demonstrated by our honourees. This year’s entries showcased not just technical excellence, but also resilience, vision, and the ability to guide teams through uncertainty and change. In an increasingly digital world, leadership stood out as a defining theme.
We also witnessed a powerful shift in how innovation is being approached—with many leaders embracing collaborative, purpose-driven strategies focused on business value, sustainability, and cultural impact. Together, this year’s CIO 100 has redefined what great technology leadership looks like.
On behalf of the entire CIO team, congratulations once again to our winners, and sincere thanks to our judges for their time, expertise, and insight.
As we continue to grow a vibrant, year-round community—through alumni engagement, the Next CIO mentoring programme, and ongoing support for emerging technology leaders—we look forward to continuing this journey with you.
In addition to the CIO 100, CIO UK is recognising outstanding contributions within the IT industry through ten awards:
Recognises exceptional technology leadership that drives enterprise-wide transformation, aligns IT strategy with business vision, and sets a benchmark for innovation, resilience, and strategic influence at the executive level.
Winner: Kate Warriner, Alder Hey Hospital Trust
Recognises impactful use of AI and automation to improve operations, customer experience, or drive transformation.
Winner: Jonathon Valentine, ThingCo
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Celebrates tech initiatives that cut environmental impact or advance sustainability with clear results.
Winner: Kate Marks, Environmental Agency
Honours tech-driven efforts to promote inclusion, equity, or support underrepresented groups.
Winner: Rebecca Fox, NCC Group
Highlights how tech supports culture, teamwork, adaptability, and staff engagement.
Winner: Tracey Jessup, DeMontfort University
Rewards original digital solutions that deliver clear business value and progress.
Winner: Gareth Hetheridge, Leonardo UK
Recognises efforts to build digital skills, talent pipelines, and future-ready teams.
Winner: Martyn Perry, Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation
Celebrates leaders driving bold tech change with clear vision and wide influence.
Winner: Amy Jones, Emerald publishing
Acknowledges partnerships that enable innovation and deliver mutual value.
Winner: Mark Bramwell, SAID Business School
Rewards ethical tech use that delivers lasting benefits to society or communities.
Winner: Alex Duncan, Global Media & Entertainment
Honours an influential leader outside the CIO 100 who champions the CIO community through visionary thinking, advocacy, and lasting impact. A true catalyst for the IT sector and community.
Winner: Dave Roberts, Chief Digital Officer, Stantec
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