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t’s our pleasure to announce the 105 finalists in this year’s much-anticipated 2017
Executive of the Year Awards, which celebrate the success, innovation and business acumen
of individuals in corporate Australia. With thousands of entries, our 10 experienced judges
from a range of industries have had another mighty challenge to determine the finalists in
each of the 23 categories, including the pinnacle: CEO of the Year.
This year, the ceremony – hosted again by Eddie McGuire – takes place in the Palladium at
Crown Melbourne, Victoria, on 15 November, where more than 550 guests will gather to cheer on
their industry peers in a celebration of another year of outstanding personal achievements in business.
Last year’s winner of the highly sought-after CEO of the Year award, Stephen Cornelissen – who
is back as a judge for 2017 – said: “To be acknowledged by The CEO Magazine allows me to talk about
the amazing work Mercy Health does each and every day. It allows me to highlight the new initiatives
we’re embarking on to improve the lives of others.”
Christine Holgate, the 2015 recipient of the accolade as CEO for Blackmores, also shared a positive
reaction: “I met the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, and one of the first things he said to me was,
‘Christine, I believe you were CEO of the Year in Australia. How fantastic is that?’ What a great way to
start a conversation with a member of government from another country!”
Chris Dutton, founder and CEO of The CEO Magazine, states that the calibre of applicants is
always impressive. “Wading and choosing your way through the finalists to pick a winner proves so
difficult every year. The quality, excellence and ability is outstanding. They are all deserving recipients
of these awards and we congratulate all of them.”E
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