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CEO Rankings

About

CEO Rankings is a global CEO league built to identify, compare, and recognise top-tier business leaders through season-based rankings and award titles.

Executives

Worldwide Recognition

The CEO of the Year title is the flagship distinction of the league. It is reserved for the season's strongest overall executive, measured across performance, public support, corporate backing, and bonus categories.

Martin Rowinski, CEO Rankings Winner
Martin Rowinski, CEO Rankings Winner
Season and awards

Season & Rankings

The league brings together a wide field of CEOs and founders each season, giving visibility to leaders whose work stands out beyond their own market.

COTY CEO of the Year

CEO of the Year is decided on December 30 and crowns the executive with the strongest overall points total across performance, corporate support, public support, and bonus categories.

PEA Performance Excellence Award

Performance Excellence Award recognises verified achievements such as financial milestones, media appearances, product launches, charitable initiatives, and thought-leadership work.

CSA Corporate Support Award

Corporate Support Award measures institutional backing, with authorised company representatives voting on behalf of their organisations.

PCA People’s Choice Award

People’s Choice Award reflects individual support from employees, colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders through the public voting channel.

Identity

Brand Journey

The visual identity has developed alongside the league itself, from the first ranking mark to the current award-led international brand.

Brand Journey
Abdulaziz Almasradi, CEO Rankings Winner
Abdulaziz Almasradi, CEO Rankings Winner
CEO Hub

CEO Hub

The CEO Hub extends the league beyond the final table with profiles, news, interviews, leadership stories, and updates that keep selected executives visible throughout the season.

League mechanics

How the League Works

Nominations, performance submissions, vote verification, leaderboard updates, and winner announcements are handled through a single digital process designed to keep the league clear, consistent, and accessible.

Ranking Points

Points combine verified performances and eligible support. They determine ranking positions across the relevant leaderboards and create a consistent basis for comparing nominees during the season.

Verification

Submitted achievements are checked against the relevant criteria before approved points are added to the correct leaderboard.

Prizes

Winners receive official recognition through awards, certificates, promotion, winner-page visibility, and long-term placement in the CEO Rankings honours record.

Nominate a business leader

Explore the rankings or submit a nomination for an executive ready to compete on a global stage.