ECo Global Consulting Founder and CEO Elen Dela Rosa was named Ernst & Young's Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Philippines in an awards banquet held at the the Makati Shangri-La on 23 October 2024. She received the Award for best demonstrating management excellence in a business with assets of less than P100 million in value.
The recipients of the category awards were chosen from 11 outstanding finalists from diverse industries who are shaping opportunities and leading enterprises that help transform communities and uplift the nation. Other awards were presented for EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Master Entrepreneur, Technology Entrepreneur, Woman Entrepreneur and Young Entrepreneur categories.
Lance Y. Gokongwei, president and chief executive officer (CEO)at JG Summit Holdings, Inc., delivered the keynote address at the awards banquet. He was the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 Philippines and also recently received the 2024 EY-Bank of Singapore ASEAN Entrepreneurial Excellence Award.
SGV Chairman and Country Managing Partner and SGV Foundation President Wilson P. Tan noted how successful entrepreneurs uniquely contributed to shaping opportunities not just for themselves but for their communities, their employees and the industries they serve. ''Our search focused on the transformative ability of Filipino entrepreneurs who reimagine and advance economic and national development with vision, passion and innovation and their ability to create their own path and make a profound impact on the country and the world,'' he said.
We are proud of you, Elen! You have truly shown us what it means to pursue your vision and follow your passion, with a commitment to make a difference.
To read more about Elen and the Entrepreneur of the Year awards click the links below:
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- Slaying Limits in Finance: A New Vision for Rural Banking
- Jacinto Ng of Raemulan Lands named EY Entrepreneur of the Year
- Philippines' top entrepreneurs to be honored at awards gala
By Clara De Veyra
