This article will place an overview on some of the greatest business industry leaders and the awards their companies have won. Many CEOs have won awards for their innovations and business ethics. Business awards play an important role in success.
Tim Cook – Apple CEO
Tim Cook became the CEO for Apple in 2011 after the company’s founder succumbed to Pancreatic Cancer. Apple stands as one of the most valuable companies in the world. Cook has helped to navigate and lead Apple through the transition from Steve Jobs.
Under Tim Cook’s wing, Apple has won plenty of awards, including Best Global Culture, Best company outlook, Best Engineering Team, Best Product and Design Team, and Best CEOs for Women.
Mary Barra – General Motors CEO
Mary Barra is the chairman and CEO of General Motors Company. Before 2014 she was the Executive Vice President of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain at GM. Currently, she is contesting in including GM in the electric automobile market.
GM Motors have won awards in 2016, 2017, and 2018. In 2018 Mary Barra won the award for Best CEO for General Motors. Other awards won by the company under her wing include Best Company Perks and Benefits, Best CEO for Women, and Best CEO for Diversity.
Jack Ma – Founder of Alibaba Group
Jack Ma was the first businessman from mainland China to appear on the cover for Forbes Magazine. He is also the founder of Alibaba, which is a group of internet companies. Jack Ma has won many business awards and accolades for his business innovations.
He has won several awards, including the World Economic Forums Yung Global Leader award, and the 2015 Asian Award honored him with the Entrepreneur of the year award.
Reed Hastings – Netflix
Reed Hastings is the co-founder and CEO of the Netflix streaming service. The company started as a no-due-dates subscription service but soon became a major streaming service taking digital entertainment by storm.
Netflix films and series have won many awards. The company itself has also won plenty of business awards since 2016. These awards include Best Leadership Teams, Best Company Compensation, Best CEO, Best Company for Women, and more.