Berlin, November 11, 2024 – Carlotta Baumann, CEO of Finetech GmbH & Co. KG, proudly takes home the 2024 “EY Entrepreneur of the Year” award in the Innovation category!
This award honors Baumann’s outstanding commitment to innovative solutions and forward-thinking ideas that not only shape the market but also prioritize long-term responsibility towards society and the environment.
The “EY Entrepreneur of the Year” award is one of the world’s most prestigious business awards and was presented this year in four categories: “Family Business,” “Innovation,” “Sustainability,” and “Young Enterprises.”
The Innovation category, in which Carlotta Baumann was honored, celebrates companies that push the boundaries of what is possible through groundbreaking approaches and visionary ideas.
The award ceremony took place during a gala event on November 7, 2024, at Berlin’s Motorwerk and was hosted by renowned journalist Judith Rakers.
“This award is a fantastic acknowledgment for the entire Finetech team and our numerous innovation projects,” said Carlotta Baumann in response to receiving the award.
“The recognition strengthens our position as a leading company in precision assembly and bonding technology for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing and motivates us to continue shaping the future with passion and innovative spirit.”
EY Award Honors Germany’s Outstanding Entrepreneurs
Now in its 28th year, the “Entrepreneur of the Year” awards by EY celebrate innovative, owner-led entrepreneurs who demonstrate vision, knowledge, and passion, along with the courage, creativity, and resilience to navigate uncertain times.
Henrik Ahlers, CEO of EY, stated, “These award-winning entrepreneurs not only make a vital contribution to making Germany and the world healthier, more efficient, cleaner, safer, and better. They also show how diverse and sustainable companies in this country can be, despite the numerous bureaucratic, geopolitical, and environmental challenges entrepreneurs currently face.
This year’s winners act decisively where others hesitate, setting new standards of professionalism, innovation, and value creation together with their employees each day.”
Independent Jury of Experts Selected the Winners
An independent jury of recognized experts selected the winners from a pool of 20 medium-sized, owner-led companies.
The four key criteria were: “Entrepreneurship,” representing business mindset and action, “Purpose,” reflecting the company’s mission and vision, “Growth,” signifying growth and future potential, and “Impact,” which includes positive influence and corporate responsibility.
This Year’s Award Winners at a Glance
- Innovation Category – Finetech GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin – Winner: Carlotta Baumann
- Family Enterprises Category – CHEPLAPHARM, Greifswald – Winner: Sebastian Braun (representing Germany at the “EY World Entrepreneur of the Year” Awards)
- Scale-ups Category – PlanQC GmbH, Garching near Munich – Winners: Alexander Glätzle, Johannes Zeiher, Sebastian Blatt
- Sustainability Category– 1KOMMA5°, Hamburg – Winner: Philipp Schröder
- Special Honor for Exceptional Entrepreneurial and Social Commitment – Heraeus Group, Hanau – Winner: Jan Rinnert
- EY Audience Award – RYZON – Winners: Mario Konrad, Markus Konrad and Prof. Dr. Jan Kemper
Further information: https://www.ey.com/de_de/newsroom/2024/11/ey-entrepreneur-of-the-year-2024-preistraegerinnen-und-preistraeger
