Top Chief Architects in 2023

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High degree of business and technical influence and measurable results using Enterprise & IT Architecture

Top Global Chief Architects

ICMG is happy to create a new award category, i.e., "Top Global Chief Architects" to recognize their contribution to the growth of their organization using Enterprise & IT Architecture.

This award also acknowledges Chief Architect's ability to use architecture practice to prepare organizations for rapid change, support growth initiatives and influence capabilities that serve as "business differentiator."

The annual listing will be created from the Top 25 Regional Chief Architect list.

Furthermore, their efforts supplement the adoption of Enterprise and IT Architecture as an emerging discipline. ICMG Architecture Awards of Excellence are given to companies who have successfully used architecture in achieving their business goals. There are multiple award categories for which nominations are invited every year.

Top Global Chief Architects 2020
Meet The Winners

Johan van Amersfoort

ITQ Consultancy, The Netherlands

Abhishek Sakhuja

everis, Belgium

Gert Helsen

Capgemini, Belgium

All Winners 2020

Top Global Chief Architects 2019
Meet The Winners

Jan Van Zoest

Royal Philips, Netherlands

Lawrence Fong

Cathay Pacific Airways.Hong Kong

Gleb Geguine

Canadian National, Canada

All Winners 2019

Top Global Chief Architects 2018
Meet The Winners

Huw Morgan

Economical Mutual Insurance Company, Canada

Andreas Nold

Coca-Cola European Partner, Germany

Mahmoud AbuFadda

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority,
UAE

All Winners 2018

Top Global Chief Architects 2017

All Winners 2017

Key Parameters for Evaluation

There are eight key parameters to identify the winners

1.Measurable Results

Ability to meet the business goal and stakeholder expectations

3.Enterprise & IT Architecture

Contribution to the growth of the discipline (Enterprise & IT Architecture)

2.Decision Making

Leadership in decision making (new thinking, the action plan, etc.)

4.Ground Breaking Projects

M & A, Growing Business in New Territory, New Service Offering etc., IT Product

5.Efficiency Initiatives

IT Landscape Rationalisation, Business Process Improvements, Architecture Governance, Architecture Methodology, IT Infrastructure, IT Security

7.Change Agent

Business Strategy to Execution, Business Architecture, Business Transformation, Digital Architecture, Enterprise Architecture

6.State of the Art (Technology adoption)

IoT Enabled Solution, Future IT (Emerging Technologies), Cloud Technologies and Solutions, SoA Vision for Enterprise Services,

8.Innovation

Industry Leading Solutions, Customer Oriented Business Models, Supply Chain & Logistics,

8.Innovation

Nomination Process

Option

All the Chief Architects who have submitted for project/service/ solution categories automatically qualify for this award

In case you have not nominated any project this year, still you can nominate self for this award by downloading the nomination form

You can be nominated by your peers in the industry or by your customers for the excellence.

Nomination Form

Why Top Chief Architects Listing?

ICMG acknowledges Architects and IT Leaders for their contribution to the growth of their organization using Enterprise & IT Architecture skills and application of it. This award recognizes a professional's ability to use Architecture Principles & Practices to deliver solutions, ensuring efficiency, innovation, and measurable results.
Who can submit the nomination? Can I do it, or it should be done by an industry peer?"

There are three ways of nomination. All the Chief Architects who have submitted for project/service/ solution categories automatically qualify for this award In case you have not nominated any project this year; still, you can nominate self for this award by downloading the nomination form Your peers can nominate you for excellence.
Is it compulsory to attend the Award function?

The Award function is held in New York as part of the Architecture World Summit. Due to Pandemic, last two years i.e. 2021 and 2020, it's online event.
Can I attend the Architecture World Summit?

Yes, you can register for the summit and avail a discount of 20%. Please use the code "toparchitects" You can purchase four days VIP Conference Pass or One Day Conference Pass
How do I attend Award Function?

You need to register for the Award Function. MEA REGION: MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN ABU DHABI GLOBAL AWARD : COURTYARD NEW YORK MANHATTAN/ CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK The fee for the Award Function is $499
What do I receive as a Winner?

This is a global listing of professionals who use Architecture Practices to deliver solutions, ensuring efficiency, innovation, and measurable results. Winners are invited to attend the Award Function in New York. All the winners will be listed in the ArchitectureRating.com site, and A signed certificate (pdf) with unique id will be shared.
Can you courier the certificate to my address?

The hardcopy of the certificate can be couriered to your address for a fee of $65
Is it an Annual listing?

Yes, this list will be updated every year.
What is expected of me?

You need to fill the Nomination Form. Please fill out this form, and our team will contact you shortly
Where do I get the nomination form?

Please fill out this form, and our team will contact you shortly