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People of Brilliance

People of Brilliance 

Business Brilliance Awards

Since 2014, the Brilliance Awards™ have honoured those who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their profession and the people within it. The individuals listed on this page have been judged by an independent judges’ panel, measured against the highest standards, and found to be outstanding.

Their achievements speak for themselves. We are proud to have recognised every one of them.

Business Leader of the Year

The individuals recognised in this category have demonstrated what genuine leadership looks like in practice. Not in title, but in impact. They have built, shaped, and steered organisations through complexity, made difficult decisions with integrity, and raised the standard for those around them. Their influence extends beyond the boardroom — it is felt by the teams they lead, the industries they operate in, and the people their work ultimately serves.

Siva Kugathas, CEO, ServiceMaster AAA

Brigadier Nabil Mohammed Algergawi, Deputy Assistant Director General for the Sea and Land Ports Affairs Sector, The General Directorate of Identity & Foreigners Affairs-Dubai 

Osman Arslan, CEO, HALKBANK

Mr Makarem Batterjee, President and Vice Chairman, Saudi German Health UAE

Kevin Brent, Founder of BizSmart

Wulfric Light-Wilkinson, General Manager, International, Wunderkind

Steve Rigby, Co-CEO, The Rigby Group Plc

Andrei Breaz, Founder and CEO, bant.io

CEO of the Year

Major General Khalaf Ahmed Al Ghaith, Assistant Director General for the Entry and Residence Permits Sector, General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai

Captain Saif Al Mheiri, Chief Sustainability Officer • Sustainability Unit, Abu Dhabi Ports Group

Fatma Ibrahim Belrehif, Chief Executive Officer of the Quality Assurance and Compliance Establishment, Knowledge & Human Development Authority, Dubai

Jenny Mowat, CEO, Babel PR

Daria Leshchenko, CEO and Managing Partner, SupportYourApp

Dr Ahmed Eissa, Group CEO, Saudi German Health UAE

Lee Hughes, CEO, YTKO Ltd

Siva Kugathas, CEO, ServiceMaster AAA

Osman Arslan, CEO, Halkbank

Angel Cretu, CEO, Avon

Steve Beauchamp, CEO, Paylocity

Eleanor Weaver, CEO, Luminance

Tom Dunlop, CEO & Founder, Summize

Rob Stone, Founder and Director, Instaloft LTD

Matt Ovenden, CEO & Founder of Borrow A Boat

Georgiana Dragomir, CEO, Grapefruit

Sean Reddington, CEO & Co-founder, THRIVE Learning

Entrepreneur of the Year

Professor Graham Shapiro, CEO & Founder, Graham Shapiro Design (GSD®)

Daria Leshchenko, CEO and Managing Partner, SupportYourApp 

Siva Kugathas, CEO, ServiceMaster AAA

Serge Santos, CEO of Funding Alternative Group and Managing Director of Compressed Air Centre

Sebastian Bates, CEO, The Warrior Academy

Carl Gould, CEO, 7 Stage Advisors

HR Professional of the Year

Clair Staines, Head of People & Talent, POWWR

Sutharsan Rajagopalan, Talent Acquisition Lead, Tata Consultancy Services UK & Irland

Clair Staines, Head of People & Talent, POWWR

Kate Clay, HR Director, eStar Truck & Van

 Catrin Gaston-Penny, Human Resources Director, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult

Vic Foster, People and Impact Director, People Puzzles

Kelly Tucker, Founder and Managing Director, HR Star

Simon Cunniffe, Director, HR Shared Services, easyJet

IC Professional of the Year

Sharn Kleiss, Strategy Partner: Employee Experience and Insights, Gallagher Communication

Bessie Kokalis Pescio, Global Head of Internal Communications, Philip Morris International (PMI)

Anne-Marie Griffiths, Head of Internal Communication & Engagement, DSC UK & Ireland, DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland

Louise Burgess, OD & Engagement Specialist, Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Hala AL Balushi, IC Manager, Oman Telecommunication Company (Omantel)

Best Individual Marketer

Oksana Kramarenko, Marketing Director, Asia region, Growe

Dmitry Belianin, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at PMI

Sally Whitson, Group CMO, Ticketer Group

People of Brilliance – Individual Award Winners

People of Brilliance™ is the official recognition of individuals who have achieved the highest level of distinction at the International Brilliance Awards.

This page brings together leaders, professionals, and specialists whose work has been independently evaluated and recognised through a rigorous judging process. Each individual featured here represents a standard of excellence shaped by performance, consistency, and real contribution within their field.

Since 2014, the International Brilliance Awards™ has recognised individuals across industries, including business, human resources, internal communications, marketing, sales, and sustainability. The People of Brilliance™ page serves as a growing record of those who have stood out not only through results, but through the way those results were achieved.

What Defines a Person of Brilliance™

Recognition at this level is not based on nomination alone. Every individual is assessed through a structured, independent, and blind judging process led by experienced industry professionals.

To be featured as part of People of Brilliance™, individuals must demonstrate:

  • Clear impact within their organisation or industry
  • Strong leadership, initiative, or professional excellence
  • Measurable results supported by evidence
  • Consistency in delivery and execution
  • A standard of work that stands above category benchmarks

Only those who meet the highest scoring thresholds are recognised at this level.

A Verified Record of Individual Brilliance

Each individual featured on this page has been recognised through a documented and verified awards process. The International Brilliance Awards™ does not rely on popularity metrics or public voting. Every result is determined through independent scoring, with strict conflict-of-interest policies in place.

This ensures that the People of Brilliance™ page reflects genuine achievement — not visibility, not promotion, but performance.

Global Recognition Across Industries

The individuals recognised here represent a wide range of sectors and disciplines, including:

  • HR and People Leadership
  • Internal Communications
  • Marketing and PR
  • Business Strategy and Leadership
  • Sales and Revenue Growth
  • Sustainability and ESG

Each profile contributes to a broader picture of how excellence is delivered across different industries, markets, and organisational contexts.

Why It Matters

Recognition as part of People of Brilliance™ is a permanent record of achievement within the International Brilliance Awards.

For individuals, it represents:

  • Independent validation of their work
  • Increased professional credibility
  • Visibility within a global business community
  • A benchmark for future performance

For organisations, it highlights the people behind the results — those driving progress, leading teams, and delivering outcomes.

A Growing Archive Since 2014

As the original Brilliance Awards programme, the International Brilliance Awards™ continues to build a long-term, verifiable archive of recognised individuals.

The People of Brilliance™ page is continuously updated following each awards cycle, forming a trusted reference point for excellence in business and professional performance.

Be Recognised

If your work reflects the same level of performance and impact, you can be considered for future editions of the International Brilliance Awards.

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