Category 11
Tech Leadership
CTOs, VPs of Engineering, engineering directors, tech team leads who build high-performing teams and drive technical strategy.
Opens Sunday, September 13, 2026 ← All categories
Who should apply
- CTOs setting technical strategy for organizations
- VPs of Engineering building and scaling teams
- Engineering directors driving delivery excellence
- Tech leads who grew from IC to management
- Engineering managers with high team satisfaction scores
What judges look for
- Team growth with maintained or improved engineering culture
- Technical strategy that enabled business growth
- Hiring and retention practices that attract top talent
- Cross-functional leadership bridging tech and business
- Mentorship track record — people promoted under your leadership
Eligibility
Universal criteria
Experience & leadership
3–5+ years in technology, mid-tier (non-CXO) roles, proven leadership and impact.
Innovation & creativity
Demonstrated problem-solving and creative solutions within your field.
Growth & mentorship
Continuous learning plus developing others through mentorship or training.
Adaptability & resilience
Proven resilience through crises or significant organizational change.
Ethics & responsibility
High ethical standards, diversity & inclusion, community and sustainability work.
Candidates
Nominees in Tech Leadership
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🏆 WinnerAli Hamza
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⭐ FinalistArif Shaikh
NomineeAsad Abbas Dhanji
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FAQ
I lead a team of 5 — is that "leadership"?
Yes. Leadership is about impact, not headcount. A small team that ships reliably is leadership.
Applications open Sunday, September 13, 2026
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