EY celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of Malta
As we head into the new year, I can’t help but wonder what she has in store. The last few years have been tumultuous around the world, causing the need for adaptation and changes in priorities that we did not expect. Anyway, this year we hope for resolution, renewed opportunity and regeneration.
A new year also heralds another edition of the EY award for the Entrepreneur of the Year, which gives me the chance to meet those who shake Malta, without fear of taking big and bold steps regarding their vision and purpose.
This event is meaningful for EY as it not only brings such brilliant minds to the fore but also aligns with EY’s core values of nurturing future generations of entrepreneurs who bring solutions to create a better world of work .
Entrepreneurs aspire to innovate by creating pre-market solutions while pioneering unseen approaches or technologies. They also promote and foster a culture of research and disruption that pushes their industry forward.
Like our previous Entrepreneur of the Year award winners, they work to create value for all stakeholders, generate strong financial performance and drive talent. Each of these can only make an impression when they focus on a long-term strategy that provides sustainable results that can provide healthy growth over time.
A who breaks the mold of leading with purpose does so by committing the organization to an inspiring ambition, promoting sustainability and being a true entrepreneur who understands the value of what is good instead of easy; maintain an ethical and high quality standard in all their processes and services and demonstrate values through their work, earning the respect of stakeholders and clients.
Inspire younger generations
Through their wisdom and drive, they embody the entrepreneurial spirit with high standards that show a hunger for success. They take risks and solve problems that find obstacles as challenges, and when they make mistakes, they persevere and learn from the experience.
These are by no means foreign values, and through our work as a professional services firm, I have had the pleasure of meeting many who exhibit these values and more.
Some that come to mind are actually our previous EOY winners Alfred Pisani of Corinthia Group in 2017, Angelo Xuereb of AX Holdings Ltd. Ltd. just last year.
Further inspirations are the following ambitious entrepreneurs who have won the EY Rising Star award such as John Winfield of Dr Juice, David Vella of Altaro Software, Shane Hunter of AquaBioTech Group, Ben Remfrey of Praedium Consulting Malta Ltd and Krystle Penza of Mvintage. .
In its fifth edition, the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award remains the only local award with a truly global dimension, which sees the winner travel to Monaco to compete with more than 50 entrepreneurial powerhouses from around the world, as they compete for the title of EY Global Entrepreneur of the Year. While this is a once in a lifetime affair, it is not the only value of the award, as we find it the perfect opportunity to showcase Malta’s talent and spirit.
It can be hoped that through our efforts to share the stories and successes of these local change makers, we can inspire younger generations to take on the challenges that come with being an entrepreneur, and to one day realize the same triumph of value as our EY Entrepreneur. the Year.
Nominations for this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year are open until 21 January. The award will be judged by an independent panel made up of leading figures from the business community. The awards are supported by the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry.
For more information and to submit a nomination, visit https://www.ey.com/en_mt/ey-entrepreneur-of-the-year-malta-2023.
Kevin Mallia is the head of consulting and partner of EY Malta.
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