Killick Datta, Chief Executive Officer of Global Brand Marketing, Inc. received the prestigious 2004 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award. The award was presented during an evening celebration at the Beverly Hills Hilton, Los Angeles on June 29.
The Entrepreneur Of The Year award was created by Ernst & Young to recognize outstanding individuals on a regional, national and ultimately global level. Awards are given to entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. An independent judging panel consisting of community and business leaders selects the winners.
GBMI is one of the fastest growing companies in the footwear and apparel industry and has won numerous design commendations from the global fashion industry as well as several industry honors for company recognition.
Killick Datta, Chief Executive Officer of GBMI on accepting his award thanked everyone who has been involved in the amazing growth of the company, especially its incredibly committed and dedicated staff.
“Entrepreneur Of The Year award winners embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and determination needed to achieve success,” said Tony Radaich, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Director. “Ernst & Young is proud to recognize and support these leaders and their companies.”
