Chair of the Judging PanelDr. Eleanor Whitfield
Former CEO, Northbridge Group
Three decades leading FTSE-listed businesses across financial and professional services.
The Judging Panel
Judged by people who know your world
Our panel is drawn from the leadership of the organisations you admire — practitioners who understand what genuine performance looks like, and who score every entry independently and on merit.
Meet the Panel
Independent. Expert. Accountable.
Judges declare any conflicts of interest and never score entries they are connected to. Scores are moderated to ensure consistency across the panel.
Chair of the Judging Panel
Innovation & TechnologyMarcus Adeyemi
Partner, Meridian Ventures
Backs and scales category-defining technology companies across Europe.
Customer & BrandPriya Nair
CMO, Aurora Retail Group
Built two of the UK's most loved consumer brands and customer-experience programmes.
Finance & GovernanceJames Hollingworth
Senior Advisor, Caldwell & Co.
Chartered accountant and former audit partner specialising in high-growth businesses.
People & CultureSofia Romano
Founder, The Culture Lab
Advises boards on leadership, employee experience and high-performing cultures.
Sustainability & ImpactDavid Chen
Director, GreenFutures Institute
Leading authority on ESG measurement and the transition to net zero.
Interested in joining the panel?
We welcome senior leaders and specialists who want to give back to their industry. Judges receive recognition, networking and a behind-the-scenes view of excellence across sectors.
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