• 4th Edition
    CFO Excellence Awards 2025



    The CII CFO Excellence Awards stand out for their holistic evaluation of CFOs


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  • The Awards foster a peer-driven platform
    that highlights transformative contributions,
    setting benchmarks for financial excellence
    across sectors.


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About CFO Excellence Awards 2025

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Southern Region, has been consistently recognizing outstanding financial leadership through its flagship initiative - the CII CFO Excellence Awards.

In today's dynamic business environment, the role of the CFO has evolved into a cornerstone of corporate transparency, governance, and strategic financial stewardship. The Awards celebrate and honour Chief Financial Officers who have demonstrated exemplary performance, visionary leadership, and significant contributions to their organizations and the industry at large.

We are pleased to announce the 4th Edition of the "CII CFO Excellence Awards 2025", scheduled to be held on 22 August 2025.

The initiative aims to identify and recognize CFOs who have driven innovation, exhibited strategic foresight, and championed excellence in financial management across diverse sectors. The platform also serves to foster a robust CFO community, encouraging the exchange of best practices and thought leadership in the finance domain.

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Uniqueness of the Award


The CII CFO Excellence Awards stand out for their holistic evaluation of CFOs, not just on financial performance, but on leadership in governance, strategic decision-making, innovation, and ethical practices. The Awards foster a peer-driven platform that highlights transformative contributions, setting benchmarks for financial excellence across sectors.



Benefits of Participation



Recognition & Prestige:

Gain national-level recognition from CII, one of India’s most respected industry bodies.

Peer Benchmarking:

Showcase your achievements and benchmark against top CFOs across industries.

Thought Leadership:

Be part of a platform that highlights innovation, strategic thinking, and governance excellence.


Networking Opportunities:

Connect with leading CFOs, industry experts, and policymakers through the exclusive CFO forum.

Brand Visibility:

Enhance your and your organization’s visibility through CII’s wide-reaching communication channels.

Knowledge Sharing:

Access and contribute to best practices in financial leadership and corporate governance.






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About Protiviti

Protiviti is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach, and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, governance, risk and internal audit through its network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.

Named to the 2022 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.

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