Ipreo CEO Scott Ganeles Named Entrepreneur of the Year

NEW YORK, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ipreo, a leading global provider of market intelligence, investor data and workflow solutions to capital markets and corporate professionals, announced that CEO Scott Ganeles was named Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) for Financial Services at the New York Awards Gala last week.

The Ernst & Young EOY awards program recognizes outstanding high-growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. The finalists and winners were selected by an independent panel of judges.  

"I can think of no one in the industry more deserving of this award than Scott," said Kevin Marcus, President and COO of Ipreo. "He embodies the passion and entrepreneurial spirit that makes Ipreo so successful. All of us at the company are thrilled for Scott's accomplishments to be recognized in this fashion."

"This award would not have been possible without the continuous support of our management team, our investors, and the dedicated employees that make this company such an exciting place to be," said Ganeles. "This award is a reflection of the terrific people I've had the privilege to work with and a testament to Ipreo's unique culture and drive to succeed."

Regional award winners now go on to compete at the national level. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the National Entrepreneur of the Year Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 16, 2013.

About Ipreo
Ipreo is a global leader in providing market intelligence, data, and technology solutions to all participants in the global capital markets, including sell-side banks, publicly traded companies, and buy-side institutions. From new issuance through ongoing investor management, Ipreo's unique solutions drive connectivity and efficiency throughout all stages of the capital-raising process. Ipreo is a KKR portfolio company with nearly 700 employees supporting clients in every major financial center around the world. For more information, please go to www.ipreo.com.

About Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year^®

Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award recognizes the significant contributions of entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement.

Now in its 27th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program has honored the inspirational leadership of such entrepreneurs as Howard Schultz of Starbucks Coffee Company, Arthur M. Blank of AMB Group, LLC (The Home Depot, Atlanta Falcons), Pierre Omidyar of eBay Inc., Ruth Fertel of Ruth's Chris Steak House, Maxine Clark of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., Tom Adams of Rosetta Stone, Reid Hoffman and Jeff Weiner of LinkedIn, and 2012 winner Hamdi Ulukaya, founder of Chobani Inc.

SOURCE Ipreo