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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

Class of 2024 at a glance

51

entrepreneurs prompting global change

47

countries and territories represented

30

industries and sectors disrupted

1

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?

Identifies opportunities to innovate and create a better world
Takes risks to realize their vision
Demonstrates courage, perseverance, and resilience to overcome significant obstacles
Commits themselves and their organization to an inspiring purpose and vision
Drives strategies for a sustainable future business
Creates and protects value in the long-term, across a broad group of stakeholders and ecosystems (e.g., consumers, employees, suppliers, government, communities, investors, and shareholders)
Increases market share and expands into new markets
Drives positive financial performance
Invests in attracting, developing and retaining a diverse mix of talent
Builds a culture of innovation that pioneers new approaches or technologies
Positively impacts the customers they serve
Integrates sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in their strategy with robust commitments and execution plans
Focuses on diversity and inclusion across multiple dimensions

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