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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 help shape the future with confidence.
From 3-6 June 2025 in Monaco, the world’s leading entrepreneurs forged invaluable connections across industries, geographies and passions; attended workshops hosted by the most sought-after thought leaders; and celebrated the enduring impact of entrepreneurship. Attendees included the Class of 2025 finalists, esteemed judges, luminary speakers, our ecosystem of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ alumni, and EY executive leadership.
The ultimate global competition for entrepreneurs
Class of 2024 finalists represented 43 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.
Celebrating 25 years
Explore the milestones that have made EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year into a global powerhouse of innovation and opportunity.
Class of 2025 finalists
How are entrepreneurs shaping a better future for us all? Meet the finalists who competed for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year title in Monaco.
Meet the judges
A diverse panel of independent judges assessed the achievements of each entrepreneur against four criteria of long-term value.
Meet the 2024 finalists and learn more about how they are prompting global change. Learn more.
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