Info-Tech Research Group’s annual awards programme has recognised seven recipients from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for achievements in IT leadership and organisational innovation. The 2026 EMEA winners span all five award categories, reflecting world-class contributions from the region to technology transformation, operational performance, stakeholder satisfaction, and the advancement of women in IT.
LONDON, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Info-Tech Research Group has announced the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) winners of its 2026 Info-Tech Awards, recognising IT leaders and organisations whose achievements over the past year have strengthened the connection between technology and organisational success. The regional honours within the 2026 global awards programme include two organisational awards and five individual leadership awards.
The annual programme recognises organisational innovation through the Innovator of the Year award and individual achievement through four Leader of the Year award categories: Women Leading IT, IT Transformation, IT Excellence, and IT Impact. The evaluation process draws on diagnostic data, nomination forms, and interviews, with criteria specific to each category.
“IT leadership takes many forms, from earning the trust of business stakeholders to creating the conditions for new ideas and future leaders to succeed,” says Info-Tech Research Group’s Chief Global Services Officer, Hannes Scheidegger. “This year’s EMEA winners reflect that breadth, with recognition across all five award categories. Their achievements show why a strong IT function depends on the quality of its leadership as much as the technology it puts to work.”
The seven EMEA recipients are among 68 total award recipients recognised worldwide in 2026. All EMEA honours fall within the programme’s Global division, which recognises recipients outside North America. Their inclusion across every award category reflects the range of IT achievements represented in the region.
2026 Info-Tech Awards EMEA Winners
The EMEA winners for 2026 include Lewis Silkin and CTM360, alongside leaders from Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Rand Water, Lewis Silkin, Maxion Wheels, and Arab National Bank. Their recognition spans organisational innovation, improvements in IT performance, and leadership that supports the ongoing development of the profession.
2026 Innovator of the Year Award
The Innovator of the Year Award recognises organisations that delivered impactful, technology-driven initiatives to solve business challenges, improve efficiency, and set new standards.
The following EMEA organisations have earned this year’s recognition:
- Lewis Silkin
- CTM360
2026 Women Leading IT Award
The Women Leading IT Award celebrates women who demonstrate innovation, inclusive leadership, and mentorship within their organisations and across the broader industry, helping to shape the next generation of leaders.
The 2026 EMEA award recipients for the Women Leading IT award are:
- Kerrie Woods, Director, R&D Clinical Informatics Portfolio, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Nthabiseng Mosupye, CITO, Rand Water
2026 IT Transformation Award
The IT Transformation Award recognises IT leaders who have successfully implemented strategic initiatives aligned with organisational goals and achieved measurable results using Info-Tech’s CIO Playbook.
This year’s EMEA honouree for the IT Transformation award is:
- Alex Bazin, COO and CTO, Lewis Silkin
2026 IT Excellence Award
The IT Excellence Award honours leaders who achieved measurable improvements in IT processes and operational effectiveness, based on progress between assessments in Info-Tech’s IT Management & Governance Diagnostic.
The 2026 IT Excellence Award winner from EMEA is:
- Esteban Remecz, Chief Information Officer, VP Information Technology & Digital, Maxion Wheels
2026 IT Impact Award
The IT Impact Award recognises Info-Tech members who achieved top stakeholder satisfaction by aligning IT services with strategic goals, based on results from Info-Tech’s CIO Business Vision diagnostic.
EMEA’s 2026 IT Impact award recipient is:
- Sarah S. Alamri, Senior Officer – IT Strategy & Innovation, Arab National Bank
For more information about the Info-Tech Awards and the complete list of global winners, please visit the 2026 Info-Tech Awards page.
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