2025

Cloud Hikers: A new approach to digital consultancy

Entrant

Cloud Hikers

Category

Information Technology - Startup IT Company of the Year

Client's Name

Country / Region

United Kingdom

Cloud Hikers was founded by Khaled McGonnell after nearly two decades of experience in technology consulting, where he observed the inefficiencies of traditional systems integrators (SIs). Many of these integrators took a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach to projects, treating clients as mere engagements rather than true partners. This often led to slow, bloated deployments that failed to produce meaningful transformation.

To break away from this model, McGonnell established Cloud Hikers, focusing on flexibility, pragmatism, and a deep alignment with clients’ business needs. Instead of forcing technology into a business where it doesn't fit, Cloud Hikers prioritizes understanding real-world challenges and designing Salesforce solutions that address them efficiently.

The company's approach is built on three core principles: adaptive solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs, a focus on high-impact, fast results through incremental deployments, and true business integration. Cloud Hikers doesn’t just implement Salesforce; they embed themselves within organizations, aligning with their strategy and long-term goals to drive sustainable transformation.

Credits

CEO & Chief Cloud Hiker / Cloud Hikers
Khaled McGonnell
Chief Delivery Officer / Cloud Hikers
Dan Booth
Chief Architect / Cloud Hikers
Chris Maynard
Salesforce Consultant / Cloud Hikers
Abigail Green
Salesforce Consultant / Cloud Hikers
Lydia Cotton
 
2025
Ivans - Ivans Bookroll
Business Technology Solutions

Entrant

Ivans

Category

Business Technology Solutions - Insurance Solution

Country / Region

United States

 
2025
Ateneo GSB-Ayala Malls Business Weekend Fair
Event

Entrant

Ayala Land Malls Inc.

Category

Event - Educational Event

Country / Region

Philippines

 
2025
Redefining Innovation Risk: Xiaoyong Gu’s Digital Transformation of Science-Based Insurance
Executives & Professionals

Entrant

Xiaoyong Gu

Category

Executives & Professionals - Digital Transformation Executive of the Year

Country / Region

United States

 
2025
Achievement in Technology Innovation in Computer and Information Systems
Achievement

Entrant

Shanker Gangone

Category

Achievement - Achievement in Technology Innovation

Country / Region

United States