For the first time, a Brazilian was considered the entrepreneur of the year in the world.
Rubens Menin, founder of MRV Engenharia, is also the first South American to receive the honors, the World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018.
The event has been organized since 2001 by Ernst & Young - one of the largest consulting firms in the world. In June this year, it brought together men and women from more than 50 countries who, through their commitment, strategic vision and innovative energy, help transform the reality of their markets.
Elected as entrepreneurs of the year in their respective countries, participants were evaluated by an independent panel of judges, who selected the best among the best. Menin's announcement of victory was made by Mark Weinberger, Global CEO of EY. Before the election, all the entrepreneurs were honored for their trajectory and the transforming power of their businesses.Four decades of history
Ahead of MRV Engenharia, Menin believes in the positive impact that civil construction and access to housing have on social development.
Its history began in the late 1970s with the recognition that home ownership was an unattainable dream for the largest portion of the Brazilian population.
On a plot in Belo Horizonte (MG), Menin, newly formed and with the help of his parents and two cousins, built his first popular house. Today, one in every 200 Brazilians lives in a property built by MRV.
"I'm very proud," Menin said in his speech of appreciation as he stepped onto the stage with a Brazilian flag in his hands. "The most important thing about these beautiful days that I spent here were the entrepreneurs I met. All companies here want to change the world. And we are able to do that, "he said.Focus on essence
The awards took place on the last day of the event and crowned an extensive agenda of lectures and debates. The meeting of world leaders, who have the opportunity to interact, exchange experiences and communicate their trajectory to journalists from different countries, is one of the great benefits of World Entrepreneur Of The Year.
"The global stage brings together a very select group of entrepreneurs from dozens of countries. Interacting with this group over several days already represents a prize, "comments Leonardo Donato, strategic market partner for South America EY.
"This year, we were awarded the prize of a Brazilian. Proof that Brazil is capable of generating entrepreneurs of global influence. The story of MRV, which has already enabled thousands of Brazilians to realize their dream of home ownership, is very impressive, "says the executive.
In addition to Menin, four other entrepreneurs from South America were present. Humberto Enrique Rodríguez from the Sala Group, a company that uses innovative technology for the removal of industrial waste, promotion of basic sanitation and the collection of waste was indicated in Colombia.
Also participating in the meeting were the Chilean José Rosenberg, who founded Colchones Rosen, leader in the manufacture of mattresses in Latin America, and two Argentines: Nicolas Szekasy and Hernan Kazah, from Kaszek Ventures, an investment fund with 50 companies in the portfolio.
"The Brazilian edition of the Entrepreneur of the Year award is quite mature," says Donato. "In October of this year, will be held the 22nd edition. Our main objective is to recognize and stimulate entrepreneurship actions that have a great impact on the community, as they bring direct benefits to their region. "
The Entrepreneur of the Year was created in 1986 by the EY office of Milwaukee, United States. With the success of the event, EY offices in the UK, Canada and Australia have launched similar initiatives. In Brazil, the Entrepreneur of the Year has been held since 1998. In 2001, the World Entrepreneur Of The Year was created, the international stage of the award.
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