Gurvendra Suri Named Finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2006 Award in the Southwest Area
Irving, TX, May 18, 2006 -Optimal Solutions Integration, Inc., a leading SAP consulting and staffing firm, today announced that Gurvendra Suri, chief executive officer for Optimal, has been named a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2006 Award in the Southwest Area.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards program recognizes the leaders and visionaries who are creating and building world-class businesses. Awards are given to entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
“This year’s finalists are true visionaries who have contributed to economic growth, innovation, and cutting-edge products and services,” said Larry Haynes, southwest area partner and director of business development. “We proudly celebrate their achievements as we mark the 20th anniversary of this prestigious awards program.”
Suri founded Optimal Solutions Integration in 1995. Under his strategic guidance, the company has sustained year-over-year growth since its inception and is recognized today as a leading enterprise technology consulting firm trusted by many of the world’s largest, most successful companies.
“This is a big win for our team at Optimal,” said Suri. “Their hard work and desire to make a difference have helped our company thrive. We are honored to receive this award from Ernst & Young, and we applaud their continued support of our country’s growing community of entrepreneurs.”
This year’s finalists were selected by an independent judging panel comprised of area business, academic and civic leaders. Award winners will be announced at a special 20th anniversary gala event on Saturday, June 17 at the Hilton Anatole.
Sponsors. Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year award program is sponsored nationally by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. In the Southwest Area, local sponsors include Smith Frank & Partners, Marsh, Hughes & Luce, Dallas Business Journal, Fort Worth Business Press, and the Journal Record.
About the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards
The Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program was created and is produced by professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP. As the first award of its kind, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic and growing businesses. The program honors entrepreneurs through regional, national and global award programs in over 100 cities and 35 countries.
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About Optimal Solutions Integration, Inc.
Optimal Solutions Integration is trusted by some of the largest organizations in the world to bring only the best SAP talent to bear on their most complex SAP challenges. With over a decade of experience, Optimal has the proven SAP expertise, talent and resources to help transform any SAP challenge into a sustainable, competitive edge. Through a proven Global Trust delivery model, Optimal offers clients the most flexibility in balancing schedule, cost, and performance by featuring onsite and offshore delivery options. For more information about Optimal Solutions Integration, visit www.optimalsol.com.
