
2011 Category winners
The RSM Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Maesa Group (Julien Saada & Gregory Mager)
"We are delighted with this award, which is very well recognised within Europe and crowns several years of success and efforts to establish us as a global market leader for beauty on demand". Julien Saada, Maesa's Chairman
Read moreThe Employer of the Year Award
Turkcell Global Bilgi A.Ş.
“Employer of the Year” award is highly valuable to us, as it is the result of the value we add to our business, people and community. Although, this has been a challenging journey for us, we have always managed to put our employees at the center of all our efforts. And as a consequence we have successfully built an organization which thrives off our operational excellence and people-centric values. Receiving this prestigious award is only the icing on the cake which will motivate us to do even better and to continue creating value for our employees, shareholders and our community. We are very proud and honored to have won this award." Bahadir Pekkan, General Manager Turkcell Global Bilgi A.Ş.
Read moreThe Award for Customer Focus
TAXIS G7
“Being a leader in your market doesn't necessarily mean that you really implement a customer oriented strategy. In 1999, we started with one single objective in the company , which was quality, when we obtained the ISO9002 certification. Now we can say tha t the aim of the whole organisation is to meet customers' expectations and to reach the highest possible customer satisfaction. However, we didn't have yet a true international recognition from renowned experts. It's now done with the Customer Focus Awards. Needless to say how incredibly proud we are.” Serge METZ, C.E.O. TAXIS G7
Read moreThe Millicom Award for Environmental & Corporate Sustainability
Mercator Group
“To win the prestigious European Business Award for corporate sustainability is a great honour and recognition of Mercator’s efforts. As a leading retailer in the South-eastern European region, we provide valuable service to millions of people and we are looking to contribute in a meaningful way to the quality of their everyday life.” Mr Ziga Debeljak, Mercator's President of the Management Board
Read moreThe Import/Export Award
Sheffield Forgemasters International Ltd - The HSBC Import/Export Award
“Sheffield Forgemasters International has made great leaps in the years since a management buy-out in 2005 and we see the European Business Awards win as one of the most prestigious markers to demonstrate our achievements to date. Exports are our lifeblood and we have continually sought out new markets through technology driven niche engineered products. Sheffield Forgemasters is now one of the only companies in the world to produce such high-integrity large-scale forged and cast components which serve the most demanding of sectors. Our products service the defence, offshore oil and gas exploration, civil nuclear and other power generation markets – which are crucial for the security and productivity of nations across the world. It is with great pride we accept the Import/Export Award ahead of such esteemed competition.” Graham Honeyman, Chief Executive Sheffield Forgemasters International Limited
Read moreThe International Growth Strategy of the Year Award
SOFTWARE AG - HSBC International Growth Strategy of the Year Award
“It is a great honour for us to win the European Business Award for International Growth Strategy; it is a clear recognition of Software AG’s achievement in the last eighteen months and following the launch of our Business Process Excellence portfolio. We are European by birth and this award is testimony of our commitment to European growth but Software AG is also competing successfully in a global market, and this prestigious accolade will be appreciated and recognised by our clients and employees everywhere.” Karl-Heinz Streibich, CEO Software AG
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The Chairman's Selection
BYURAKN LLC
“To be the winner of European Business Awards in Chairman’s Selection category is a great honour for us. We are proud to achieve this in such a tough economic situation. This success is a result of sustained commitment from our staff and our aspiration to maintain excellence in any field where we perform. We are sure this award will open new opportunities for successful business relations in international market.” G. Afandyan, Founder of Byurakn LLC
Read moreThe Infosys Business of the Year Award with Turnover of €0-25m
Companeo
“Winning this great award for a fast growing company like Companeo gives us a lot of pride. This is a tribute to all the Companeo teams, our 1 million users and 5,000 suppliers across Europe.” Laurent Horwitz, CEO and Co-founder Companeo
Read moreThe Infosys Business of the Year Award with Turnover of €26-150m
Bigpoint
“This award win is another terrific accolade for Bigpoint. The European Business Awards honour the most elite businesses from across multiple industries and we’re tremendously proud to have been recognised as a company which is driving a high level of growth and innovation in such a challenging economic environment.” Nils-Holger Henning, Chief Communication Officer Bigpoint
Read moreThe Infosys Business of the Year Award with Turnover of €150m or higher
H&M
“H&M is very appreciated by millions of customers across the globe and the numbers keep growing. The Award is yet another confirmation of H&M’s consistent focus on fashion and quality at the best price. “ Nils Vinge, Head Of Investor Relations, H&M
Read moreThe UKTI Award for Innovation
SENER
“This award is an example that the change in the model that we need is possible. It is, also, an encouragement for SENER, to improve our society through our contribution in the technology and industrial field and, particularly, to achieve a competitive and efficient solar thermal energy” Andrés Sendagorta, SENER Vice President
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