Canon Central & North Africa (CCNA) has secured two prestigious Gold Awards at the 2025 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®, a significant recognition of its dedication to innovation in human capital management.
Widely regarded as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management,” the HCM Excellence Awards® Program celebrates global leaders driving innovation in talent development, employee experience, and workplace inclusivity.
In its debut entry, CCNA achieved double Gold across both applied categories, a testament to the powerful impact of its transformative initiatives. These achievements highlight the company’s commitment to empowering people, fostering growth, and advancing broader organizational objectives.
Talent Management: Best High Potential Development
For our CCNA Future Leader Program – a structured and personalized development journey prepares high-potential employees to grow into critical leadership roles, strengthening both talent and organizational growth. Inspired by our San-ji philosophy, which emphasizes self-management, self-motivation, and self-awareness this program is co-led by the employee and manager, enabled by HR.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Best Learning Program Supporting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)
For our CCNA Clubs – Express, Elevate, Empower – an initiative launched as part of CCNA’s DEI strategy with an aim to foster open dialogue, inclusivity, and equitable skill development, creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
Somesh Adukia, Managing Director, Canon Central & North Africa, said:
“I am incredibly proud of this achievement, with CCNA winning two Gold Brandon Hall Group Awards. These recognitions reflect not only the strength of our programs and the passion of our people, but also the outstanding efforts of our HR team, whose vision and dedication made this achievement possible. At CCNA, we believe our success begins with our employees, and these awards reaffirm our commitment to developing talent and building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.”
Deepali Arora, HR Director, Canon Central & North Africa, added:
“Absolutely honored to receive this accolade. At Canon, our People strategy is anchored in elevating employee experience, building differentiated capability, and fostering innovative culture. Initiatives like the Future Leader Program and CCNA Clubs stand as the key proponents of our strategy and have delivered purpose led impact. A big shout to our leaders and our people for continuing to inspire and embrace meaningful change.’’
This recognition reaffirms Canon Central & North Africa’s vision of nurturing future ready workforce while shaping a workplace rooted in inclusivity, equity, and belonging.