The prestigious event will take place at Claridge’s in central London, where the winners will be unveiled.
In the FTSE 100 category, contenders include Thérèse Esperdy from Imperial Brands; Andy Higginson representing JD Sports; Sir Andrew Mackenzie from Shell; Roberto Quarta of WPP; and Paul Walker from Relx.
Vying for the FTSE All-Share accolade are notable figures such as Charles Allen from THG; Colin Day of Premier Foods; Melanie Gee associated with Syncona; Nigel Stein from Inchcape; and Vijay Thakrar from Treatt.
In the FTSE Aim classification, the competition features accomplished individuals like Ken Fry from Alpha FMC; Penny Judd representing LendInvest; Steve Smith associated with Kitwave Group; Donna Troy from FD Technologies; and Malcolm Wall of Eagle Eye Solutions.
The NED to Watch category showcases rising talents, including Dupsy Abiola from Essentra; Dorothy Burwell representing Pennon; Manju Malhotra from Workspace Group; Salma Shah associated with Mitie; and Sarah Wall from Sixty Bricks.
In the private equity and private equity-backed sector, standout contenders include Paul Hemsley from Propertymark; Peter Hubbard representing The Exeter; Mike McTighe of Together Financial; Alison Thain from Sage Homes; and Dorothy Thompson of InstaVolt.
Recognizing contributions in the not-for-profit and public service domain, nominees include Julie Baddeley from Chapter Zero; Harry Brünjes associated with the English National Opera; Stephen Hill representing the Alzheimer’s Society; Jim Irvine from Debra; and Jack Pringle of Riba.
