Pacific CEO Awards 2027
Celebrating the most influential C-suite leaders across 18 Pacific nations.
Where Pacific Titans Connect, Compete, Collaborate
The definitive platform for C-suite recognition across Oceania
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About the Awards
Recognizing Excellence Across the Blue Pacific
The Pacific CEO Awards 2026, presented by Exepreneur Magazine in partnership with ABAC, unites the region’s most influential C-suite executives for an exclusive one-night gala in Port Moresby.
Winners gain prestige recognition, cross-border partnerships, and strategic alliances — all while engaging in high-level CEO dialogues on APEC priorities including sustainable trade, digital innovation, and climate resilience.
Each nation votes for its own leaders across 12 categories, culminating in 5 Best of Pacific overall awards and a celebration of regional business excellence.
What Winners Receive
- Official trophy & Exepreneur Magazine cover feature
- 2-hour cocktail networking with 90+ C-suite peers
- 45-minute structured deal-making sessions
- Media profile reaching 77K+ followers
- Pacific CEO Playbook feature inclusion
- ABAC dialogue participation & policy influence
Cast Your Vote
Vote for Your Nation's Titans
Select your country and cast votes across 12 categories. Only verified C-suite executives with company domain emails may vote.
The Pinnacle
Best of Pacific
The highest honors awarded to the overall winners from all 18 nations across five C-suite roles.
Voting Criteria
Each nominee is assessed across six weighted pillars by verified C-suite voters.
01
Strategic Vision
Ability to articulate and execute long-term vision that positions the organization for sustained growth and regional relevance.
02
Financial Performance
03
Innovation & Disruption
04
People & Culture
05
ESG & Ethics
06
Regional Impact
Who Can Vote & Be Nominated
Voting is restricted to verified C-suite executives across the 18 Pacific nations. Each voter must hold an active C-level position (CEO, COO, CFO, CMO, CTO, or equivalent) and verify identity via LinkedIn Premium and company domain email.
Nominees must be currently serving in a C-suite role within a registered company operating in one of the 18 Pacific nations. Companies must have 50+ employees or demonstrated significant economic impact.
Country-specific voting ensures each nation selects its own representatives. The 5 Best of Pacific winners are determined from the pool of 18 country winners in each role category.
The Process
Road to the Gala
