The winning entrepreneurs from each country will be inducted into the World Entrepreneur Of The Year Academy in Monte Carlo, Monaco during the 2008 World Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards, 29 May-1 June, and vie for the title of Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year
Canada’s Guy Laliberté was named as the 2007 Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year at the climax of a glittering ceremony in Monte Carlo on 2 June 2007. Guy Laliberté, Founder and CEO of Cirque du Soleil, was praised for the “commitment to his artistic vision and the passion he has for his work” by the chairman of the independent judging panel. Watch the moment when Guy won the award.
* Who was the Italian winner for the year 2007 ? *
The 2007 Italian Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year winner was announced as Lorenzo Targetti, 40, CEO of Targetti Sankey, in Milan on 22 November 2007. The ceremony took place at Palazzo Mezzanotte, headquarters of the Italian Stock Exchange. Mr Targetti was praised by the judges “for the creation of a new way of thinking and using light”.
Founded in 1928 in Florence, Targetti Sankey is now one of the world leaders in the indoor and outdoor architectural lighting sector. The company produces and markets over 3,000 lighting fixtures and systems products. The Targetti Group has created a widespread distribution network and a direct presence in over 90 countries. This allows them to offer personalized service and to build a production structure which guarantees the same quality standards are maintained everywhere. This global network offers considerable advantages in terms of flexibility and ability to respond promptly to a variety of requirements. The company makes use of new technologies and a constantly growing investment in its Foundation that encourages the creation of the “Culture of Light” through knowledge sharing and cultural and educational programs.
“I’m flattered to receive this prestigious recognition,” said Lorenzo Targetti. “I wish to share this award with all the people at my company. Our success does not depend on the ability of a single entity, but on the absolute excellence of men and women who were able to evolve the corporate culture into true strategic value.”
Giorgio Mosci, Entrepreneur Of The Year country leader for Ernst & Young Italy, said “the Targetti history, its growth, its quick internationalization and the capability to build a “Culture of Light” thanks to tailored projects, portray the company as an Italian model at a worldwide level.”
On 31 May 2008, Lorenzo Targetti will join the 2007 Entrepreneur Of The Year country winners from 40 countries around the world in Monte Carlo to be inducted into the World Entrepreneur Of The Year Academy and vie for the title of Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year.
Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year competition aims to recognize and encourage entrepreneurship around the world, and build a forum for the exchange of ideas not just between entrepreneurs of one country, but also internationally.
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