EY today announced that Roger Carlile, Chairman and CEO of Ankura, a leading business advisory and expert services firm that leverages integrated risk management, governance, compliance, investigations, forensics, technology, turnaround and restructuring, and management consulting capabilities, is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 Mid-Atlantic Award.
Widely considered one of the most prestigious business awards programs in the U.S., the program recognizes entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities, while also transforming our world. Roger Carlile was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 13, 2019 at the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
"I am honored to have been selected as a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019 Mid-Atlantic award," said Roger Carlile, Chairman and CEO of Ankura. "Ankura was founded a little over four years ago with a vision of providing the highest level of counsel to our clients based on a deep understanding of their unique challenges and the creation of a highly collaborative company culture that resulted in extraordinary innovation. I could not be prouder of what we have built as a team and how the firm has evolved to now include nearly 1,500 employees in over 30 offices worldwide. Our immense growth and success are testaments to our incredible employees, who work collaborate daily with their colleagues to provide our clients with tailored solutions capture their greatest opportunities and address their toughest challenges."
Now in its 33rd year, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities and more than 60 countries throughout the world.
Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National competition. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced at the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 16, 2019. The awards are the culminating event of the Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are nationally sponsored by SAP America and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
In the Mid-Atlantic region, sponsors also include JLL, PNC, SolomonEdwards, Cooley, DLA Piper, KELLY Benefit Strategies, the Washington Business Journal and the Baltimore Business Journal.
About Ankura
Ankura is a business advisory and expert services firm defined by HOW we solve challenges. Whether a client is facing an immediate business challenge, trying to increase the value of their company or protect against future risks, Ankura designs, develops, and executes tailored solutions by assembling the right combination of expertise. We build on this experience with every case, client, and situation, collaborating to create innovative, customized solutions, and strategies designed for today's ever-changing business environment. This gives our clients unparalleled insight and experience across a wide range of economic, governance, and regulatory challenges. At Ankura, we know that collaboration drives results. For more information, please visit: www.ankura.com.
About Entrepreneur Of The Year
Entrepreneur Of The Year®, founded by EY, is the world's most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs. The program makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global awards program of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities and more than 60 countries. ey.com/eoy
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