People / Honors / Awards

Visionary leadership may set the direction of an organization, but for Neeraj Tolmare, SVP and global CIO at The Coca-Cola Co., true digital transformation is built on foundational change, persistent innovation and cross-functional collaboration.

We’re excited to recognize those who are demonstrating exemplary leadership in applying data-driven strategies to gain competitive advantages, elevate brand performance, and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

Nominate a senior tech leader who has made the greatest demonstrable business impact within their consumer goods organization through the implementation and successful use of technology.

Eric Savitch, SVP, group director, for the Consumer Goods Technology, Path to Purchase Institute, and Progressive Grocer brands, has been named a 2025 Rethink Retail Top Retail Expert.

Help us celebrate excellence in data-driven innovation!

This one of-a-kind award is given to the Chief Marketing Officer who has made the greatest demonstrable impact on his or her organization through the implementation and successful use of new marketing strategies, technologies and/or processes. 

CGT is proud to recognize Dozier as its CIO of the Year — a testament to the power of collaborative strategizing and the ability to revolutionize and upend the IT status quo with the right leader at the helm.

Nominations are accepted from colleagues, peers, and business partners, and the CIO of the Year Award winner will be profiled on ConsumerGoods.com. Nominate today!