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European Lifestars Awards
Life Science Executive Awards
Monday 16 November 2026City Central at the HAC, London, UK

CEO of the Year

This award recognises a that has demonstrated truly outstanding and exemplary leadership in their respective companies.

Congratulations to this year's finalist roster.

There will be 1st (Gold), 2nd (Silver), and 3rd (Bronze) place announcements in each category, with 1st place exclusively awarded the bespoke trophy.

Criteria & Judging

Qualifying criteria:

  • Open to CEOs of life science companies
  • Period to be judged is between 1 September 2025 and 1 August 2026

Judges will be paying particular attention to:

  • Career achievements and leadership qualities
  • How the has CEO created value for shareholders and investors
  • What the CEOs greatest achievements were in this period
  • Creation of new partnerships / leveraging existing partnerships
  • What the CEO has done to influence and advance the wider life science industry