Entrepreneur Of The Year Winner 2007 Spain

The 2007 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year winner from Spain was announced in a ceremony held at the Casino de Madrid on 14 February 2008.

Alberto Palatchi Ribera, 58, president of Pronovias, was praised for his managerial abilities, and according to the judging panel, because he possesses the entrepreneurial abilities to drive success through proper direction, decision and a sense of risk and innovation.

Pronovias Group is dedicated to the design, manufacturing and marketing of wedding and party fashion. Established in 1964, it’s the undisputed leader brand of the Spanish market with a share of nearly 50% and more than 3,700 clients around the world. Pronovias owns 140 shops in more than 70 countries.

According to Alberto Palatchi Ribera, “the essence of the entrepreneurial spirit is based on courage, to be involved with no fear, to work hard, to have a vision and creativity and make use of all the talent of your team in your venture.”

On 31 May 2008 Alberto Palatchi Ribera will join the 2007 Entrepreneur Of The Year country winners from more than 40 countries around the world in Monte Carlo to be inducted into the World Entrepreneur Of The Year Academy and vie for the title of Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year.

Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year competition aims to recognize and encourage entrepreneurship around the world, and build a forum for the exchange of ideas not just between entrepreneurs of one country, but also internationally.