Congratulations to the 2024 world winner, Vellayan Subbiah, India! Read the press release.

EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year convenes visionary founders, transformative CEOs and business leaders from around the world in the ultimate global competition for entrepreneurs. This annual event celebrates the accomplishments of intrepid leaders whose vision and innovation create long-term value and build a better working world. ​

From 4-7 June 2024 in Monaco, the world’s leading entrepreneurs made valuable connections across industries, geographies and passions; attended workshops hosted by the most sought-after thought leaders; and celebrated the positive impact of entrepreneurship.​

​The ultimate global competition for entrepreneurs​

Class of 2024 finalists represented 47 countries and territories from EY Entrepreneur Of The Year — the only global program for entrepreneurs of its kind — and competed for the world title in Monaco. A diverse panel of independent judges assessed the achievements of these program winners against four criteria: entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact. The EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 was announced and celebrated during the black-tie gala at the pinnacle of this renowned event.

Stasia Mitchell
EY Global Entrepreneurship Leader

Meet the 2024 winner: Vellayan Subbiah

 

India’s Vellayan Subbiah is transforming family businesses through acquisitions and diversification. His businesses improve access to financing and inexpensive transportation.

 

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An experience that is second to none

 

Watch our 2024 Guest Experience Film to step into this very special moment in time — EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024.

The road to EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year​

Each year, founders, transformative CEOs and business leaders begin their journey to the most prestigious global award for entrepreneurs with a nomination to their local EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program.​

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Class of 2024 at a glance

entrepreneurs prompting global change
countries and territories represented
industries and sectors disrupted
world winner announced on 7 June

Meet the 2024 finalists and learn more about how they are prompting global change. Learn more.

Meet the judges

A diverse panel of independent judges assessed the achievements of each entrepreneur against four criteria of long-term value.

What makes an EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year?

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    EY hosts

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    Stasia Mitchell
    EY Global Entrepreneurship Leader
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    Ryan Burke
    Global EY Private Leader
    Photographic portrait of Suwin Lee
    Suwin Lee
    EMEIA EY Private Leader; Transaction Tax Partner, Ernst & Young LLP
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    Loletta Chow
    EY Global China Overseas Investment Network Leader, EY Belt & Road Task Force Leader and Asia-Pacific EY Private Leader
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    Lee Henderson
    Americas EY Private Leader; Executive Sponsor, EY Entrepreneurs Access Network

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