💫 We're happy to announce the finalists for the Chief in Tech Leader of the Year for 2025!
The Chief in Tech Leader of the Year Award honors visionary executives who are shaping the future of technology through strategic leadership, innovation at scale, and a deep commitment to empowering teams and transforming industries. These leaders operate at the highest levels of global organizations, driving progress across AI, fintech, enterprise software, digital transformation, public-sector innovation, and the future of work.
The 2025 finalists demonstrate what modern technology leadership truly looks like: bold decision-making, human-centered execution, and the ability to translate complex challenges into lasting impact.
⚡️ Recognized contributions: Leading organizational growth, implementing innovative strategies, advocating for diversity and inclusion, and influencing industry trends.
Below are this year’s finalists.
⭐ Adriana Rivas, COO & Chief Biwitech Development Officer at BIGWISE Corp
- Drives international growth and modern retail infrastructure innovation, advancing digital adoption and empowering teams across the Americas.
⭐ Beth Leonard, Chief Operating Officer at R3, LLC
- Leads large-scale operational and compliance excellence with a people-first approach, fostering resilient teams and secure, high-performing technology environments.
⭐ Chetna Limbani, Chief Delivery Officer at Scrum Alliance
- Champions large-scale digital transformation with measurable architectural and cultural impact, modernizing complex systems while strengthening engineering excellence.
⭐ Felicia Curcuru, Chief Executive Officer at Binti
- Transforms child welfare technology at national scale, bringing responsible AI and modern software to social services and empowering frontline workers and families.
⭐ Georgiana Dragomir, Chief Executive Officer at Grapefruit
- Elevates digital innovation globally, expanding markets, launching scalable AI products, and shaping regional tech ecosystems through collaborative leadership.
⭐ Katherine Tuluzova, Chief Executive Officer at Sigma Software Group
- Combines deep technical roots with executive vision to lead organizational expansion, drive strategic innovation, and mentor the next generation of women in tech.
⭐ Lindsey Argalas, Chief Executive Officer at Taxbit
- Leads global fintech innovation with enterprise-grade compliance technology, powering high-performance digital asset infrastructure for top institutions and governments.
⭐ Luboslava Uram, Chief Operating & Technology Officer at Solvd Group
- Guides multi-country digital transformation with a focus on scalable operating models, agentic AI adoption, and cross-regional alignment in regulated environments.
⭐ Margaret Hartigan, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Marstone
- Advances digital wealth management through accessible, human-centered fintech solutions that expand financial inclusion and power growth across institutions.
⭐ Mary Elizabeth Porray, Global Vice Chair, Client Technology & Global Growth and Innovation COO at EY
- Drives global-scale AI and technology transformation across one of the world’s largest professional services organizations, championing responsible innovation and inclusive leadership.
⭐ Pearl Chen, Transformational Global Executive & Former VP, Global Customer Success – Partner Success at Microsoft
- Transforms global ecosystems through partner success, AI-driven operational excellence, and inclusive leadership that advances innovation across cloud and enterprise markets.
⭐ Roberta Gabarron, Associate Partner at Capco
- Leads high-impact digital transformation in energy and consulting, delivering AI-powered operational solutions and driving exponential organizational growth
These leaders represent the future of global technology, ambitious, inclusive, and committed to delivering meaningful change at scale. Their vision elevates industries, empowers teams, and inspires the next generation of women in tech leadership.
🥁 The winners will be announced on December 4 during the Women in Tech Global Awards 2025 ceremony.
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