IWEC Awardees
IWEC Awardees
IWEC congratulates this year’s awardees and encourage you to visit their websites and attend some of the conference events should you wish to meet them and seek out potential business with them:
AUSTRALIA
Diane Tompson – Managing Director, The Powercom Group
Diane is co owner of four companies working under the banner of the parent company, The Powercom Group, based in Tasmania. She is a founding director of the Board of The Powercom Group and is co-owner of Novaris Technologies Malaysia. The Powercom Group is four related companies each specialising in their own fields yet at the same time complement each other with the ability to work in synergy.
BANGLADESH
Syeda Zeenat Ara Nipun– Proprietor, N.D. Fashion
N.D. Fashion is a Ready Made Garments & Textile manufacturing Industry in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Presently, in the time of globalization N.D. Fashion has explored their market facing the challenge equivalent to the foreign products with their Quality, Price & Design.
INDIA
Mira Kulkarni– Managing Director, Mountain Valley Springs India Pvt Ltd.
Their products are not made in factories in the industrial areas, but in the pristine surroundings of the Himalayas; in villages in Uttranchal using local labor. Their own natural spring water has therapeutic and regenerative qualities and has been certified by laboratories in France as being rich in mineral deposits, which makes for its unique properties.
They employ local labour in the villages of Uttaranchal where their manufacturing is done. Forest Essentials Product preserves the company’s core values of purity, simplicity and sensory pleasure.
Namita Raman– Managing Director, Singrimari Tea Estate (P) Ltd.
Namita Raman is the Managing Director of Singrimari Tea Estate (P) Limited. They are one of the leading Orthodox Tea manufacturers of Assam and the leading manufacturer at the Guwahati Tea Auction Center.Today they employ 275 workers out of which more than 150 are women. They are given special leave for feeding their children.
Manjula Reddy– Executive Director, The Country Club India Ltd.
Manjala Reddy is the Executive Director of the Country Club India Limited. She has done Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Arts in Public Personal Management (MA PPM) & Bachelor of Business Science (B.sc) from St.Francis College. Country Club India Ltd is one of the fastest growing entertainment and leisure conglomerate in India. A Multi-Million dollar entity and a listed company on BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange), Country Club India Ltd is a pioneer in the concept of family clubbing in the country.
MONGOLIA
Bolormaa Batbayar– CEO, UEIC of Mongolemimpex Concern
She is the CEO of UEIC of Mongolemimpex Concen. She chose a medical field from her passion to help people. She is double major, business management and medicine degree. “MEIC” company is the first national pharmaceutical company which has been carrying the honourable and responsible liability for providing necessary drugs and infirmary instruments to the the customers , central and local hospitals, and health organizations for 88 years since it was established in 1923 under the name “The First Pharmacy”.
NIGERIA
Yewande Zaccheaus- CEO, Eventful Limited
Yewande Zaccheaus is the CEO and owner of Eventful Ltd, a leading events planning and consulting company in Lagos, Nigeria. Eventful Ltd is regarded as a pace setter for both corporate and retail events in Nigeria with an annual revenue of close to 3 million dollars USD.
PAKISTAN
Shaheen Afishan – Managing Director, M/s. Summit International
Shaheen is holding two companies, the Summit International which manufactures Combat Clothing & Accessories & Euro Star which manufactures trouser, shirt & caps bags. Her Business partners are from Germany, UK, & Italy.
PERU
Marina Bustamante - CEO, Renzo Costa S.A.C
Graduated from the Universidad National Mayor de San Marcos, Lima – Perú; majoring in psychology. Entrepreneur for 38 years, founder and CEO of the national leather company RENZO COSTA with 32 outlets in Lima and Provinces and 3 in Chile. Created in 1973, the Renzo Costa company has turned into one of the most important firms in the market of leather garments and items.
PHILLIPINES
Maria Socorro M. Malitao – President & CEO, Standout Group of Companies
As Founding President of the Association for Righteousness Advocacy in Leadership (ARAL), Dr. Maria has helped more than 10,000 women nationwide in providing business capital and livelihood training, while teaching them good values.
SOUTH AFIRCA
Susan Huxter – Owner, Le Quartier Francais
Le Quartier Français is an exclusive boutique hotel situated in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley. Tucked away in secluded gardens, with beautiful views, it is a fairytale-like haven of tranquility. A complete gastronomic journey can be experienced at Le Quartier Français.
Barbara van den Bossche – CEO and owner, Vintage Group
Barbara is CEO of Vintage Distributors, a producer-exporter of grapes, apples and pears in the Western Cape of South Africa.
SPAIN
Rosa Clara - CEO, Grupo Rosa Clara
Rosa Clara Group is a dynamic, young, a pioneer in bringing the bridal luxury, quality and prestige to the brides of our time. Fashion, Exclusivity, Quality and Reliability define our brand and service, which together with a great team effort brings us every day to the current bride. Rosa Clara Group conveys excitement and creates a magical environment that wraps the beauty, elegance and unique style.
http://www.rosaclara.es/grupo.php
Elizabeth Trallero – CEO, Congost Plastic, S.A
CONGOST PLASTIC, S.A is a Spanish company with more than 50 years of experience in the plastic sector. At present, it has its headquarters in Santa Eulalia de Ronçana, where it has a dynamic warehouse of more than 6000 m2 for delivering the orders as quick as possible. Nowadays, we have commercial delegations in the Center of Spain, Basque country, and Andalucía, at the same time we have 20 commercial delegations distributed in the main Spanish provinces. CONGOST PLASTIC, S.A. is present in the Spanish and Portuguese markets as well as in the French one with its partner Congost Plastiques, S.a.S .
Adriana Casademont – President and CEO, Casademont, S.A
In 1956 Casademont opened their doors, producing their first charcuterie products in Spain. Many other shop keepers began to order their products and the beginnings of the corporation were formed. Ms. Casademont today runs one of the finest purveyors of meat products in Spain and in the world.
US/NYC REGION
Dianna Raedle – Managing Director, Deer Isle Capital, LLC
Deer Isle Capital is an advisory firm which focuses on providing catalyst capital to funds or companies which would like to accelerate growth or complete a restructuring.
Sandi Webster and Peggy McHale - Principals, Consultants 2 Go, LLC
In 2002, Sandi Webster and Peggy McHale left the corporate world to establish their own consulting practice specializing in the Financial Services, Telecom, CPG, Pharma and Insurance industries. They started working out of their home offices and after experiencing rapid growth they relocated to Newark, NJ and founded the company’s headquarters.
Consultants 2 Go® (C2G) is now recognized as an award-winning consulting firm and has provided services to some of the world’s best known and most respected organizations. While C2G has worked primarily with clients that are Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies, we also extend services to smaller businesses and non-profits.
Since its inception in 2002, C2G has developed a network of over 800 consulting partners all of whom are seasoned professionals. Today, we continue to expand the foundation of our company and distinguish ourselves as a leading organization by providing our clients with innovative and valuable solutions that work.
Bonnie Schnitta – President, SoundSense, LLC
SoundSense, LLC, an acoustical engineering, material and installation company was formed from the acoustical research and consulting company, South Fork Technological Consultants (SFTC), founded in 1981.
Valerie Mentz – CEO, Greystone Trading
Valerie Mentz is the founder and CEO of Greystone Trading, inception 2004. The business focuses on the management and development of high-end boutique like shops in the pet industry, which stock specialized pet products such as food, dental, medical, toys and accessories.
