Entrepreneur Of The Year® celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are building a better world.
RALEIGH, NC, November 27, 2023 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Michael Stomberg of ProPharma Group (ProPharma) was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 National finalist. Stomberg was selected from a pool of 224 Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 regional award winners from 197 companies across the US. Entrepreneur Of The Year was created to honor those audacious entrepreneurs who dare to reimagine what’s possible and develop products and solutions that disrupt markets, revolutionize industries and transform lives. Now in its 37th year, it is celebrated as one of the most respected business award programs in the world.
Stomberg was selected by a panel of independent judges made up of entrepreneurs and other notable business leaders from across the US. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
"I am truly honored to be named an Entrepreneur Of the Year National finalist,” said Stomberg. “This recognition is a testament to the incredible efforts of our dedicated team and the innovative spirit that drives our company. It is a true reflection of our unwavering resilience, growth mindset, and determination to make a positive impact in the business world. This acknowledgment fuels our passion to continue creating meaningful change and contributing to the success of our industry."
Since 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year has celebrated entrepreneurs whose drive, innovative spirit and creativity have fueled their companies’ success, revolutionized their industries and positively impacted their communities. The National finalists and winners were announced during a celebration held at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. Learn more about the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National finalists and winners at https://www.ey.com/en_us/entrepreneur-of-the-year/meet-the-winners-and-finalists.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, SAP America and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
About Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world's most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs. These visionary leaders deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world. The program engages entrepreneurs with insights and experiences that foster growth. It connects them with their peers to strengthen entrepreneurship around the world. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the first and only truly global awards program of its kind. It celebrates entrepreneurs through regional and national awards programs in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries. National Overall Award winners go on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ title.
About ProPharma
For the past 20 years, ProPharma, a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners, has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. As the world's largest RCO (Research Consulting Organization), ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality and compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners' most high-profile drug and device programs. For further information about ProPharma, please visit: https://www.propharmagroup.com.
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Media Contacts:
Zosya Popik
Vice President, Global Marketing
ProPharma
zosya.popik@propharmagroup.com
