What is the People's Choice Award?
The People’s Choice Award recognises the outstanding achievements of upcoming professionals and executives working across mobile and fixed markets.
The shortlist is decided by our industry experts, but the winner is decided by the public within the telco community. The nominee with the most votes from the industry will be crowned the champion across each of our categories!
2023 WINNERS
CTO OF THE YEAR 2023
Enrique Blanco, CTO, Telefónica
CTO of the Year Criteria
A CTO who is leading the way in the transformation of the telecoms industry through technology investment, innovation and development across mobile and fixed.
WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2023
Keri Gilder, CEO, Colt Technology Services
Woman of the Year Criteria
A woman at the executive level, who is leading the way and demonstrating excellence in leadership within her organisation.
CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2023
Elizabeth Tchoungui, EVP of Group Corporate Social Responsibility, Orange
CSO of the Year Criteria
An individual that embraces sustainable practices in daily operations and leads the charge across the industry to develop sustainability targets, policies and pathways.
2022 WINNERS
TELCO RISING STAR OF THE YEAR 2022
Haithem Alfaraj, SVP Technology & Operations, STC
TELCO EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR 2022
Volodymyr Lutchenko, Chief Technology Officer, Київстар/Kievstar
TELCO WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2022
Antonietta Mastroianni, Chief Digital & IT Officer, Proximus
