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Founder of Biotech Firm Actelion Named World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008
Filed in archive Corporate and Industrial News by ruth on June 5, 2008
Founder of Biotech Firm Actelion Named World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008
Ernst & Young has named Jean-Paul Clozel, founder of Switzerland-based biotech firm Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd., as the World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008. Founded in 1997, Actelion develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of pulmonary disease.
"Being named Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2008 is a great honor for me and my team", said Clozel. "To be singled out from such a strong field of entrepreneurs makes us very proud."

"It's amazing how quickly Jean-Paul has built Actelion from nothing to a market capitalization of nearly €4 billion in a highly competitive and complex sector," said Greg Ericksen, Ernst & Young's Global Vice Chair for Strategic Growth Markets. "His vision and passion have enabled him to become one of the biotechnology industry's most recognized global success stories."

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