Workiva Announces 2024 EMEA and APAC Customer of the Year Award Winners
Amsterdam (October 30, 2024) - Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK), the global leader in assured integrated reporting, today announced the winners of the 2024 EMEA and APAC Workiva Customer of the Year Awards during the Workiva Amplify Conference in Amsterdam. This year's awards celebrate customers who have demonstrated exceptional innovation in leveraging the Workiva platform to solve complex data and business reporting challenges.
“Organizations continue to be faced with challenges to meet ever-evolving global reporting requirements. As the only SaaS platform that integrates financial and ESG reporting with governance, risk, and compliance, our more than 6000 global customers rely on the Workiva platform to innovate and redefine how things are done,” said Penny Ashley-Lawrence, Executive Vice President, Chief Customer Officer.
Customers such as Foxconn, Diageo, and Rio Tinto, have credited Workiva for being instrumental in maintaining accurate, timely reporting that complies with ever-changing regulations. Jerry Hsiao, Chief Product Officer of Foxconn shares, “the platform simplifies the process of data collection, preparation, and review, improving efficiency and accuracy. Workiva supports various reporting standards, making it easier for me to comply with different regulatory requirements and ensure the consistency and compliance of financial statements. This platform helps me save time, reduce the risk of errors, and approach regulatory challenges with greater confidence.”
Finance, sustainability and risk teams often struggle with the complexities of regulatory compliance and data accuracy in today's fast paced operating environment. Findings from Workiva’s 2024 Executive Benchmark on Integrated Reporting found that 74% of executives believe complying with regulatory reporting requirements will become even more challenging in the next year. Deepak Gupta, Senior Manager Corporate Reporting of Rio Tinto explains, “Ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting amid evolving regulations is important for us. Workiva’s unified platform transformed our process, streamlining data integration and enhancing accuracy. Our team is constantly pushing for efficiency, and Workiva has been key in helping us meet these high standards.”
“As many others we often struggle with the challenge of integrating governance, risk management, and compliance processes across an organization. Workiva's platform enabled us to unify processes, providing a better view of risks, controls, and compliance activities,” shares Benjamin Stien Westby, Internal Control Manager of Elkem ASA.
Workiva customer award winners exemplify organizations who are continually striving for excellence in their reporting processes. “Through a combination of accuracy, transparency, and innovative practices, the Diageo team has set a new standard for excellence. The team’s commitment to timely and precise reporting has not only ensured compliance but has also provided invaluable insights to drive strategic decision-making,” said Daniel Kiss, Period End Governance Analyst of Diageo.
2024 EMEA and APAC Customer of the Year Award Winners
This year’s award celebrates customers who have not only utilized Workiva’s solutions but have actively engaged in shaping the future of business transformation.
“The winners of this year's EMEA and APAC customer awards leverage their expertise and unique insights into their industries to utilize Workiva, streamlining processes, enhancing collaboration across their organizations, and achieving greater efficiency and accuracy.” Ashley-Lawrence said.
- Integrated Reporting - Aker Solutions
- Excellence in Digital Transformation - Revolut
- World Class Financial Reporting - ABOUT YOU
- Trailblazer of the Year - Rio Tinto
- Global Impact of the Year - Diageo
- The Art of Reporting - Barclays
- Excellence in Regulation Readiness - Zurich Insurance Company
- Excellence in Data Management - Elkem ASA
- Excellence in Collaboration - Banco Sabadell
- Innovation in GRC - DLG
- Excellence in Data Precision Award - Foxconn
- The Advocate of the Year - Kulicke & Soffa
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About Workiva Amplify 2024
Workiva Amplify is a global conference series that unites thousands of passionate finance, accounting, ESG, and audit and risk professionals together for best practices, thought-provoking sessions, and peer networking. Amplify sets the stage for individuals and teams to join forces, share knowledge, inspire one another, and find new and better ways to tackle the challenges they’re facing. Additionally, attendees get an exclusive first look at the latest solution developments from Workiva and our partners, while earning CPE credits along the way.
About Workiva
Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK) is on a mission to power transparent reporting for a better world. We build and deliver the world’s leading cloud platform for assured integrated reporting to meet stakeholder demands for action, transparency, and disclosure of financial and non-financial data. Workiva offers the only unified SaaS platform that brings customers’ financial reporting, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), & Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data together in a controlled, secure, audit-ready platform. Our platform simplifies the most complex reporting and disclosure challenges by streamlining processes, connecting data and teams, and ensuring consistency. Learn more at workiva.com.