South Africa, July 17 -- A brand new category for the awards in 2025, Whitfield was shortlisted with nine other international speakers, who had been selected from a pool of over 230 entries.

The judges said Whitfield stood out in such a strong pool, because he was "very engaging and looked very comfortable on stage. He used real-life data to make his points, and it felt like he was having a conversation with his audience.

"A great example of true thought leadership that really packs a punch, and a deserving winner".

An enormous honour

Whitfield expresses that the award is "deeply meaningful and hugely appreciated" and acknowledged that it had been an enormous honour to be shortlisted with his peers as well as to celebrate with speaker...