If people are a company’s greatest asset, then CHROs have a lot riding on their shoulders.

From delivering a winning culture to introducing fresh recruitment strategies, they are stewards and strategists who are responsible for a company’s talent and performance blueprint -all of which drives the business forward. To honor the contributions of these incredible leaders, HRO Today is proud to present the annual CHRO/HRD of the Year Awards.

Nominations for the 2025 CHRO of the Year Awards are now closed. Winners for this prestigious award will be announced at the HRO Today Forum North America from April 30 to May 2, 2025, in San Antonio, TX.

View the 2024 CHRO of the Year Winners and Leaders of Distinction

View the 2023 CHRO of the Year Winners and Leaders of Distinction

View the 2022 CHRO of the Year Winners and Leaders of Distinction

View the 2021 CHRO of the Year Winners and Leaders of Distinction

View the 2020 CHRO of the Year Winners and Leaders of Distinction

View the 2019 CHRO of the Year Winners and Leaders of Distinction

Nominations for the 2025 edition of the EMEA regional CHRO/HRD of the Year award are open.

Start the nomination process.

Winners will be announced at the HRO Today Forum EMEA in Lisbon, Turkey on 13 November.

View the 2024 EMEA CHRO of the Year Winners and Leaders of Distinction

View the 2023 HRD of the Year Winners and Leaders of Distinction

View the 2022 HRD of the Year Winners and Leaders of Distinction

Read about last year’s award winners.