World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012
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Leading entrepreneurs from every corner of the world discuss their biggest challenges and successes.
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Maria Pinelli, Global Vice Chair for Strategic Growth Markets, discusses the convening power of World Entrepreneur Of The Year.
Ernst & Young TV
Leading entrepreneurs from every corner of the world discuss their biggest challenges and successes.
View highlights from the 2012 World Entrepreneur Of The Year event.
Maria Pinelli, Global Vice Chair for Strategic Growth Markets, discusses the convening power of World Entrepreneur Of The Year.
Kenya’s James Mwangi wins World Entrepreneur Of The Year
Dr. James Mwangi, CEO and Managing Director of Kenya's Equity Bank Limited was tonight named the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 at an awards ceremony held in Monte Carlo. James was picked from finalists from 51 countries.
Equity Bank is the largest bank by customer base in East and Central Africa and the largest African majority owned company in the region. The bank has more than seven million accounts representing over half of all bank accounts in Kenya.
“I'm honored to accept this award on behalf of the people and customers of Equity Bank,” said James. “This is a global recognition for Africans who are embracing the power of entrepreneurship to change the economic and social state of Africa.”
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