James Mwangi is World Entrepreneur 2012

Dr. James Mwangi, CEO and Managing Director of Kenya's Equity Bank Limited has been named the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 at an awards ceremony held in Monte Carlo. James was picked from finalists from 51 countries, each of whom had already been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year in their home country.

Equity Bank is the largest bank by customer base in East and Central Africa and the largest African majority owned company in the region. The bank has more than seven million accounts representing over half of all bank accounts in Kenya. It also has operations in Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania.

Ruben Vardanian, President, Troika Dialog and Chair of the judging panel said,
"Not only has James really transformed people's lives across Africa by offering them access to funding that they have never had before, Equity Bank continues to grow quickly through a strong financial performance."
View highlights from the 2012 World Entrepreneur Of The Year event. http://youtu.be/WWEAVRC6QUE
Read more: http://www.ey.com/GL/en/Newsroom/News-releases/Press-release_WEOY_2012_Winner

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Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award 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 award of its kind, Ernst & Young 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 140 cities in over 50 countries.
Source: http://www.ey.com/GL/en/Newsroom/News-releases/Press-release_WEOY_2012_Winner