Independent recognition and selected public references.
This page separates individual recognition from company and portfolio results.
AI Experts 50 Powerlist 2026
In 2026, Christos Passas was included in Netweek's AI Experts 50 Powerlist. Netweek describes the edition around professionals who connect AI with real business purpose, strategy, organizational culture, governance, skills and responsible adoption.
Netweek AI Experts 50 Powerlist 2026
Portfolio recognition: five AI distinctions
The five-award total belongs to the Curious Ahead AI portfolio. It is not presented as five personal awards.
- AI & Data Awards 2025 - Gold for the AI Ahead Reporting Tool and Bronze for the AI Ahead Reputation Scoring Formula.
- AI in Marketing Awards 2026 - three personal Silver awards associated with PRISM, Message Elaborator and Predictive Reputation Simulator.
- MarketingWeek / DailyFax coverage of the 2026 triple distinction - names Christos Passas as AI Head & Digital Business Unit Director and quotes him on the strategic and business impact of the AI investment.
Public interviews, speaking, judging and professional initiatives
- MarketingWeek interview on Curious Ahead and AI - AI strategy, implementation, AI visibility and the AI AHEAD portfolio.
- AI AHEAD - public V+O / Curious Ahead AI portfolio site.
- AI in Marketing Awards 2026 Judging Committee - public listing as Head of AI & Digital Business Unit Director.
- LEAD AI - public coverage of C-level AI training on AI adoption, governance, Ethical AI and decision-making.
Professional identity
Attribution note
The 15+ proprietary AI solutions and 230+ executives trained are team or portfolio figures. The three Silver AI in Marketing Awards 2026 are personal awards, while the 2025 Gold and Bronze AI & Data Awards remain portfolio recognition. AI Experts 50 Powerlist 2026 is individual recognition.