A recognition for entrepreneurial innovation
The EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award took place in Milan, at the prestigious Palazzo Mezzanotte, headquarters of the Italian Stock Exchange. This annual event, now in its 27th edition, celebrates Italian entrepreneurial excellence, rewarding those who have distinguished themselves for their ability to innovate and contribute to the country’s economic growth. The awarded companies must have a minimum turnover of 40 million euros and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and innovation
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The success stories of the winners
Among this year’s winners, Giovanna Vitelli, president of Azimut-Benetti Spa, stands out, which has received national recognition. His company is an example of how tradition can be combined with innovation, creating high quality products in the nautical sector. Other awards were awarded to Alessandro Zucchetti, for his innovative approach to managing Zucchetti, and to Matteo Storchi, who led Comer Industries Spa towards significant international expansion
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Innovation and sustainability at the heart of business strategies
The Innovation award went to Chiara Pertosa, CEO of Sitael Spa, for her contribution to innovation in the aerospace sector. His leadership has led to a significant increase in revenue and pioneering projects. Massimo Scagliarini of GVS Spa was also awarded for his strategic vision that combines innovation and tradition, while Davide Bollati of Davines Group received the award for the sustainable business model, stressing the importance of ethics in business
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New generations and the future of entrepreneurship
The Startup award was awarded to Stefano Cappello, Giovanni Cappello and Enrico Noseda of Limenet S.r.l. for their innovative solution against climate change. In addition, the Scaleup award went to Paolo De Nadai of WeRoad, for his ability to revolutionize the travel industry. These awards not only celebrate current success, but they also inspire new generations to continue to innovate and contribute to
the country’s progress.
A century of excellence: special mentions
In this edition, EY introduced a special mention for companies that have demonstrated more than a century of excellence. Among the winners, Alberto Bianchi of Bianchi Industrial Spa and Piero Saleri of O.M.S. Saleri Spa, represent the tradition and innovation that characterize the Italian business landscape. These success stories are a clear example of how perseverance and vision can lead to extraordinary results
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