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Top 100 IT Leaders Ranking

The mission of Global CIO is to unite IT leaders and create an opportunity to consolidate and exchange practical experience within the IT community. Global CIO considers it's important to talk about CIOs and their achievements within the framework of the international project Top 100 IT Leaders.


Top 100 IT Leaders ranking consists of those who, according to the professional IT community, make a great contribution to the development of the IT industry. CIOs, IT VPs, CDTOs, CEOs and directors who leading companies digital transformation from companies in various industries from around the world can become participants in the ranking.

What opportunities does participation offer?

  • It's a fantastic chance to showcase your professional skills, achievements, and successes. 

  • It's an excellent way to talk about the company you work for and see what your colleagues are up to. 

  • It's the perfect networking opportunity too: winners of the online voting are invited to an offline gathering where you can engage in conversations with fellow professionals.

How does the ranking process work?

The Top 100 IT Leaders ranking takes place annually, with applications typically opening in the spring and the results announced in early summer. To submit an application, you need to describe your experience and highlight your best projects while obtaining competency confirmation from another C-level manager. The ranking leaders are determined through online voting by participants of the Global CIO community.

For more information about the conditions of participation and rating regulations, please visit the Top 100 IT Leaders page.

We look forward to your participation!





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