Burj CEO Awards
The Burj CEO Awards A brand of CEO Clubs Network and globally known as the "Oscars" of the business world, is a prestigious global event honoring outstanding business excellence and visionary leadership. The Burj CEO Awards – Empowering Leadership, Boosting Economy, aim to celebrate excellence, foster global collaboration, inspire future leadership, advance business innovation, strengthen networks, promote diversity and inclusion, showcase global impact, and drive investment opportunities for growth and development.
Launched in 2016 in Washington, D.C., The Burj CEO Awards have become a symbol of global business excellence, with prestigious editions hosted in iconic destinations such as London, Shenzhen, Mauritius, Dubai, Istanbul, and aboard a Mediterranean cruise spanning Mykonos and Bodrum. The awards have celebrated over 350 visionary leaders and organizations, drawing an exclusive audience of 1,000 distinguished delegates and engaging 5,000 top-tier C-level executives from around the world.
The Burj CEO Summit
The Burj CEO Summit, held ahead of the prestigious Burj CEO Awards, is an exclusive one-day event bringing together global business leaders, investors, and government representatives. Designed to facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas and collaboration opportunities, the summit explores emerging economic trends, future business landscapes, and critical industry challenges. It features dedicated investment, trade and matchmaking sessions, alongside high-impact networking opportunities, creating a dynamic forum for fostering strategic collaborations and unlocking new opportunities for growth and innovation.
Among the many other outstanding awardees, the following exemplary individuals and organzations were awarded the first-ever Burj CEO Award in 2016 by H.H. Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum
- Dr. Reem Osman, CEO of Saudi-German Hospital- CEO of the Year (Women)
- Mr. Herbert Zierl, MD of Hewlett-Packard Enterprise- Best Global Smart Cities Solution Provider
- HE Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group CEO & Chairman of DP World- The Burj CEO of the Year
- Sir Steven Saxton Chairman & CEO of Hollywood Studios Holdings- Best Hollywood Producer
In 2017, the 2nd Burj CEO Awards was held at The Dorchester in London,United Kingdom. H.E. Dr. Hage Geingob, the President of Namibia was present during the event. H.H. Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum was also there to grant the Burj CEO Award to the following:
- Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group- British Entrepreneur of the Century
- Viscount Waverly, Member of House of Lords- British Business Ambassador
- H.E. Dr. Hage Geingob, President of Namibia- The Visionary African Leadership
- Mr. Konstantinos Konstantinopoulos, CEO of Coffee Island- Fastest Growing Company
- Mr. Colm Mcloughlin, Executive Chairman & CEO of Dubai Duty Free-Burj CEO of the Year
- Mr. Atif Rahman, Director & Partner of Danube Properties- Real Estate CEO of the Year
- Mr. Mohammed Abdulla Shael Al Saadi, CEO of Business Development & Strategy Sector – The Smart Government Department
- Mr. Mohamad Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Port - The Best Port of the Year
In 2018, the 3rd Edition of Burj CEO Awards was held at Hilton Hotel Shenzhen, China. The awards were handed out by H.H. Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum to the following:
- Hanmac- Luxury Brand of the Year
- Huawei – Excellent Contribution for Global Business
- Guangzhou Renault Biotechnology Co. Ltd.- Most Innovative Company of the Year
- Xianglong Pilot (Beijing) Aviation Technologies Co. Ltd- Best Civil Aviation Service
In 2019, the 4th edition of Burj CEO Awards took place at Sugar Beach Resort in Mauritius and H.E. Paramasivum Pillay Vyapoory Interim President of Mauritius handed the awards to the following:
- H.E. Saud Al Mazrouei, Sharjah Airport International Free Zone- (SAIF) –Best Global Free Zone
- Mr. James Michael Lafferty, CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding- Middle East CEO of the Year
- Mr. Les Male, CEO of Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange- Global Exchange of the Year
- Mr. Massimo Falcioni, CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance- Best CEO for Export Credit Agency in Middle East & Africa
The 5th edition of Burj CEO Awards was held at Jumeirah Beach Hotel during the Expo 2020 Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2022 and gave recognition to the best pavilions, individuals and organizations from around the world:
- UAE Pavilion- Best Dubai Expo Design Pavilion
- Suriname Pavilion- Best Small Creative Dubai Expo Pavilion
- Saudi Arabia & Germany Pavilion- Best Attended Pavilion
- Mr. Rizwan Sajan, Founder & Chairman of Danube Group- CEO of the Year
- Cars24- Best Customer Service Organization
- Mr. Serge Conesa, Founder & CEO of Immersion4- Most Innovative Company
The 6th edition of the Burj CEO Awards: This dazzling event took place aboard a luxurious Mediterranean cruise, sailing from Greece to Turkey. This prestigious occasion acknowledged remarkable individuals and organizations across a diverse array of over 50 categories.
- The Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. William Wraith III, Chairman & CEO, The Wraith Group, Inc.
- Best Global Duty Free: Dubai Duty Free
- Burj CSR Award: Salam Hamzeh Ghaith, President & Founder, SmallWorld Foundation
- Outstanding CEO of the Year: Dr. Aftab Hasan, Chairman of Risk Exchange (DIFC) Limited
- Women in Business Award: Senem Anataca, 180UTC
The 7th Burj CEO Awards 2024: Held in Istanbul, Turkey, this prestigious event honored exceptional leaders and organizations, aligning with CEO Clubs' core vision of Empowering Leaders and Boosting Economies, while recognizing global excellence in innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
- Best Global Restaurant: Günaydın, Cüneyt Asan, King of Meat
- Burj CEO of the Year: Ayesha Sohaib Mustafa, CEO & Co-Founder, Hair Energy
- Best HR Solutions Firm: Mayank Patel, SVP & Head of EEMEA, Adecco
- Start-up Company of the Year: Serenity
- Innovative Leader in Global Payment Solutions: Mastercard
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. AFTAB Hasan, Chairman - Risk Exchange (DIFC) Limited, Chairman - Global Association of InsureTech Professionals (GAIP)
