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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 help shape the future with confidence.
From 3-6 June 2025 in Monaco, the world’s leading entrepreneurs will forge invaluable connections across industries, geographies and passions; attend workshops hosted by the most sought-after thought leaders; and celebrate the enduring impact of entrepreneurship. Attendees will include the Class of 2025 finalists, esteemed judges, luminary speakers, our ecosystem of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ alumni, and EY executive leadership.
An event of global significance
Entrepreneurs around the world are answering the call to support sustainability; navigate rapidly evolving technology; leverage diversity, equity and inclusion; and champion economic opportunity for all. EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year is a prestigious moment in time that recognizes, connects and engages innovators who think differently and risk boldly to create new solutions.
The ultimate global competition for entrepreneurs
Class of 2025 finalists will represent 43 countries and territories from EY Entrepreneur Of The Year — the only global program for entrepreneurs of its kind — and compete for the world title in Monaco. A diverse panel of independent judges will assess the achievements of these program winners against four criteria: entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact. The EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 will be announced and celebrated during the black-tie gala at the pinnacle of this renowned event.
Meet the judges
A diverse panel of independent judges will assess the achievements of each entrepreneur against four criteria of long-term value.
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Vellayan Subbiah from India named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2024
MONACO, 7 June 2024 – Vellayan Subbiah, Executive Vice-Chairman of Tube Investments of India (TII) and Chairman of Cholamandalam (Chola) Investment and Finance Co. Ltd., was named the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2024 at an award ceremony held in Monaco's Salle des Etoiles.
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