Canon Central & North Africa wins two gold awards at 2025 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards
Canon Central & North Africa (CCNA) has been honored with two Gold Awards at the 2025 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®, widely regarded as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management.” The awards recognize global leaders in talent development, employee experience, and inclusivity in the workplace.
This marks CCNA’s first-ever entry into the awards program, and the company won Golds across both applied categories, underscoring the meaningful impact of its initiatives on employee growth and organizational goals.
CCNA’s Future Leader Program offers a structured and personalized development journey, preparing high-potential employees for critical leadership roles. The program strengthens both talent and organizational growth while drawing inspiration from the San-ji philosophy, which emphasizes self-management, self-motivation, and self-awareness. Each program participant is co-led by their manager and enabled by HR.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Best Learning Program Supporting DEIB
CCNA also won for its CCNA Clubs – Express, Elevate, Empower, part of the company’s DEIB strategy. These clubs foster open dialogue, inclusivity, and equitable skill development, creating a workplace where employees feel 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. 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 a future-ready workforce while shaping a workplace rooted in inclusivity, equity, and belonging.
