The C3 Ranking, which awards the top 10 most innovative companies in the country, also named Sofia Ibáñez, Innovation, Strategic Planning, and Process Director of the winery, as the leading executive of change.

In the tenth edition of the C³ Creativity and Innovation Ranking, conducted by the Chilean consulting firm Brinca, Fundación Chile, and Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, the 2023 measurement results were revealed, with Viña Santa Rita securing the 10th place overall, positioning itself as the most innovative winery in the country.

During the award ceremony, the top honor for Innovative Executive of the Year in Chile was granted to Sofia Ibáñez, the Innovation, Strategic Planning, and Process Director at Viña Santa Rita. This recognition is based on her pivotal role as a change leader in the business ecosystem, driving innovation and transformation within organizations. In this way, the award highlights the work she has undertaken over the years in the field of innovation, reflected in the results achieved through various initiatives, always with a focus on fostering an innovative culture.

“Today, we are facing significant global transformations, such as climate change, social, and technological shifts, among others, which can only be addressed successfully with critical and innovative thinking. That is why Viña Santa Rita has maintained a commitment to innovation and creativity for years. This is not limited to a specific area of our business but is a daily, cross-cutting effort that has already become a part of our organizational culture,” emphasized Ibáñez.

Among the companies that were part of this exclusive ranking are Banco Santander, Walmart, Terminal Puerto Arica, Caja Los Andes, AFP Capital, ISA Intervial, ME Elecmetal, Ichalam, and Transbank.

Since 2013, the C³ Ranking has been recognizing organizations that highlights in the promotion of an innovative culture. Over the time, the initiative has expanded to Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, creating a network that shares evidence, success stories, and best practices.

The ranking encompasses over 400 measured companies, spanning 17 industries in its benchmark, and has evaluated over 75,000 employees over a decade of measurements. Throughout the years, it has solidified its position as the leading innovation ranking in all of Latin America.