Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Bilal Al Attar
Executive Manager of Timeline for Production & Events - Saudi Arabia
Winner of Best Media Production Company Contents
6 Introduction & A Word 30 The Americas 174 Africa & The Middle East from our Sponsors 32 Winner Listings 176 Winner Listings 44 Awards Profiles 178 Awards Profiles 8 Innovation Trends for 2017 92 Europe 12 R&D Snapshot – Innovation 94 Winner Listings 106 Awards Profiles 14 How We Choose Our Winners 156 Asia & Australasia 18 Global Winners 158 Winner Listings 20 Winner Listings 160 Awards Profiles 22 Awards Profiles A Word from Our Sponsor: Introduction InBIA - A global network of entrepreneurial ecosystem builders At the turn of the millennium dial-up was king, For the consumer, innovation is largely about Technology, however, is just one aspect of innovation The International Business Innovation Association demographic around the globe. InBIA’s goal is to text messages were limited to 459 characters, and convenience and cost. For instance, take a look and excellence highlighted within this awards (InBIA) is a global non profit member network that enrich the entire ecosystem by providing industry teenagers all around the world – Facebook mogul at Airbnb and Uber, who between them can be publication. To us, innovation and excellence is the serves a diverse group of 2,200+ entrepreneurship resources, education, events and global programming Mark Zuckerberg, included – had to rely on Encarta accredited with pioneering the shared economy. enhancement or creation of a service or product centers. These centers include incubators, accelerators to help their members better serve the needs of their Encyclopaedia or trips to the library to help with their Over the years, Airbnb has shaken up the hotel which can either save time, money and/or improve coworking spaces and other entrepreneurial support unique communities and regions. school work in a pre-Wikipedia age. Now the internet and hospitality industry through its range of results. We are pleased to see fresh food extend its organizations and are located across 62 countries. is accessible on the go via our phones, tablets accommodation options at competitive prices, with shelf life through better packaging, new beauty InBIA helps guide, mentor and develop sustainable To learn more about InBIA and its global network, and even our watches; text messages are being flexible check-in / check-out times, that are often and cosmetic products entering the market, and entrepreneurial programs in every industry and visit www.inbia.org marginalised by messaging apps such as WhatsApp in the exact location required due to the capability even a shift in the way funeral homes are engaging and Facebook Messenger; and Encarta has been to offer residential properties. Likewise, Uber has with customers through digitisation and customer- discontinued for more than seven years. transformed the traditional black cab / taxi industry focused platforms. Innovation is all around us in every with cheaper prices and a quicker service in which aspect of life and our judging panel has taken great With the breakneck speed in which innovative drivers are frequently available instantly in many care and consideration in monitoring its continued thinking and technological developments continue city hotspots. As the shared economy continues to development carefully in preparation for this awards to evolve from year-to-year it is often easy to forget grow it is now even possible to get that crick in your programme. Long may it continue. the extent to which our lives have been transformed. neck fixed, the creases in your shirt ironed and your However, this awards programme was created takeaway delivered to your door through the wide James Drakeford to ensure we do not forget by recognising and variety of popular apps available. Editor in Chief celebrating all forms of innovation and excellence to emerge over the last 12 months – be it a development of a pre-existing device, or an entirely new and unique concept entering the marketplace for the first time.
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2. Marketing – The Attention Economy
Attention has always been the currency of advertising. Every day we are bombarded with images and simulations; seemingly unlimited amounts of ‘content’ screaming ‘ME ME ME!’ from billboards and pop-up ads, trying to out- wow each other with more colour, more intrusion, more noise, more glitter and sparkles and false promises. It doesn’t really matter what that content is – it could be cat videos, Kim Kardashian, or clever think-pieces on the migrant crisis – but with the average attention span reported to be a miserable 8.25 seconds, and roughly 5,000 marketing messages vying for each person’s 8.25 seconds every day, it’s not enough anymore to simply turn up and show your pretty little face. 1. Tech – A Silicon Universe We’re getting more savvy: incognito browsing, pop-up blockers and a culturally- accepted disdain for online advertising encourage us to filter out the white noise, Despite throwing his hands up to decry the accusation that he’s trying to kill off and what’s left after the purge will be those brands who are listening to customers’ UPS, Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, began leasing airplanes and buying up truck needs, adapting their message to devices, situations and moods with tactics such trailers last year in a bid to create his own shipping infrastructure: intended to as tailored touchpoints, dynamic storytelling, and experiential and participation “supplement” the existing postal services, not kick them out. Mark Zuckerberg, marketing. Brands such as Intel, who partnered with Vice magazine way back in too, sidestepped out of the Silicon Valley soup to open his hospital-cum-private- 2010 to produce The Creator’s Project, have forged ahead in producing content school in the disadvantaged East Palo Alto region back in August, while Google of real value to its consumers. It’s time- and energy-intensive to produce such released grand plans to improve life for urbanites by reinventing public parking offerings compared to your standard banner ad, but companies who invest in the and transportation schemes. And that’s to say nothing of Hyperloop – Elon attention economy are sure to be the ones on top this year. At the start of 2016, the then presidential candidate Donald Trump threatened drained away into new, emerging markets – just one CCS Insight report revealed Musk’s levitating, tubular, pod transport system that travels at the speed of sound that, if he were ever to take the Oval Office, he would “come down so hard on the Indian smartphone market is set to grow 26% this year, setting the nation and has already aroused interest from the shores of Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi and [Apple CEO Tim Cook] that his head would be spinning all the way back to Silicon among the top 10 global smartphone makers for the first time ever, while Europe’s Melbourne. No longer restricted to the realm of consumer-facing platforms and Valley”. Such constructive dialogue with innovators remains the tone of Trump’s hipster capitals – the Stockholms, the Berlins, the Amsterdams – will undoubtedly gadgets, the young and trendy techies of the Valley are emerging from their forthcoming presidency and offers much speculation as to what direction gain from any mass exodus from their northerly island neighbour. And with glass boxes out into the Real World, unashamedly shaking up entirely new civic experimental companies are looking as we edge into 2017. The last 12 months saw China’s dedicated strategy to support domestic innovators standing in stark sectors. 2017 looks set to be an exciting year as the fruits of these labours come continuous development among the tech giants, massive breakthroughs across contrast to Trump’s relative lack of plan for research and development or support to a head, and we begin to see even the most unexpected corners of our daily all sectors and start-ups surfacing like plucky little gnomes across the world map. for start-ups, the atlases of experimentation could look very different this time lives branded with Google logos and Amazon packaging. And with Elon Musk Now, faced with the political uncertainties 2016 afforded us, the geography of our next year. Corporate LiveWire takes a look at five sectors – technology, marketing, and SpaceX’s plan to colonise Mars, the Valley’s tentacles are indeed stretching far, dominant innovators looks set to change radically. Anti-immigration rhetoric and business, finance, and labour and employment – to see what trends are setting the far beyond the valley. the Brexit vote means the effervescent tech hotbeds of yesteryear could be all but year’s agenda.
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3. Business – Bottom-up experimentation
Companies are slowly recognising that innovation doesn’t always come from carefully incubated Research & Development departments – it can be squeezed out of every pore, from employees on the front line identifying a new technique for dealing with tricky customers to administrative staff finding a different way to manage the office supplies. Switched-on employees put in more hours and exercise more of their creative juices at work every day, while engagement, experimentation and risk-taking can manifest themselves in new products, services and business models – it’s a win-win situation for CEOs, but one difficult 4. Finance – Always connected to achieve. Bottom-up innovation doesn’t just ‘happen’, it needs to be prodded along by management providing the necessary resources – time, money and The ‘Internet of Things’ wouldn’t have looked out of place in any of the other 5. Labour & Employment – The on-demand workforce permission – that will enable employees’ ideas to flourish. Google, for example, sectors on this list – it’s bubbling away at the helm of the zeitgeist, soon to smash pioneered ‘Innovation Time Off’, whereby its software engineers are allowed to into everything we hold dear, and that includes our finances. Wallets, checkouts The world’s rapid shift towards the ‘gig economy’ has long provided fodder for spend 20% of their time on pet projects; software company Red Gate introduced and queues could soon be a distant memory as we become increasingly business publications, with well-publicised lawsuits such as that of the Uber ‘Down Tools Week’, where all employees pause their regular jobs to work on dependent on technology for our day-to-day activities: last March saw American drivers demands for full-time workers’ rights – but the reality is much more far- something new; and Innocent, the company behind fruit smoothies and veg bank Capital One partner with Amazon to allow customers to pay credit card reaching than angry taxi drivers. Forbes reports that 55 million Americans, 35% pots, host monthly open forums where key financial information is shared with bills through their Alexa home robot; quite literally banking through thin air. of the nation’s workforce, were freelancing last year, while Adobe revealed that all employees to encourage them to get involved. The principle of ‘Expansive Meanwhile, Visa are working on a 4G and GPS connected car, integrated with 56% of workers believe we will all have multiple jobs in future. Freedom, flexibility, Roles’, where employees’ job descriptions are left deliberately vague, help staff to Visa technology, which will enable drivers to pay for fuel or parking without so balance and the ability to be our own boss is as tempting as ever, so more of us are formulate their own original ideas. Often such projects are precisely the catalyst much as a second glance. Ericsson predict that as many as 28 billion connected hunting out one-time, short-term projects that allow us to set our own hours and required to push companies forward, but other times they simply work steadily to devices could be on the market by 2021, while a survey of bankers conducted by use our own tools. As the ‘side-hustle’ mentality gains prominence, the effect on create the kind of open work culture that values employees’ input. Tata Consultancy Services reported that average company spending on the IoT job titles, responsibilities and teamwork looks set to be a major headache for HR would grow from $117.4million in 2015 to $153.5million in 2018. This could come staff – but flip the coin and access to the best brains from anywhere in the world in the form of wearables – usually smart watches or bands, which 59% of global provides endless opportunity. The ripples will be felt too in I.T departments, faced banking brains expect to become a common payment device within the next with the need to strengthen infrastructure, VPNs, cloud technology and security two years – or the kinds of home technologies we see above, sales of which systems, as well as financial services, who face a mass of ‘risky’ workers seeking grew an eye-watering 343% between 2013 and 2015 and are continuing to soar. credit without the payslips and contracts that make up the traditional credit safety Machine-to-machine connectivity enables endless opportunities for sensors to net. It could be a lucrative business opportunity – particularly for insurance – but feed information to banks, allowing them to track and analyse the behaviours there are many hoops to jump before society becomes entirely comfortable with of their customers and offer the personalised, contextualised service we a flood of on-demand workers. There’s leverage to be gained for both job seekers increasingly demand. and employers if they are able to keep up with the changing tides.
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2016 – Top R&D Spenders20
$680 billion Apple, Alphabet (Google) and 3M – three 2016 Rank 2015 Rank Company Geography Industry R&DSpend ($Bn)* Amount worldwide R&D spending most globally innovative companies Automotive among the world’s 1000 largest corporate 1 1 Volkswagen Germany 13.2 R&D spenders increased to in 2016. 2 2 Samsung South Korea Computing and electronics 12.7 R&D Spending 2016 – Top 5 industries (US$ Billions) R&D intensity spiked to an all-time high 3 7 Amazon United States Software and Internet 12.5 4.2% of 4.2%, last seen in 2005. Computing and Electronics 163 Healthcare 150 4 6 Alphabet United States Software and internet 12.3 Companies allocating 25% or more of Auto 105 Intel Co United States Computing and electronics 25% their R&D budgets to software offerings 5 3 12.1 report faster growing revenues Software and Internet 88 6 4 Microsoft United States Software and internet 12 Industrials 73 Germany is currently the leading market in 7 5 Roche Switzerland Healthcare 10 Europe by R&D spend with an investment 8% of 8% 8 9 Novartis Switzerland Healthcare 9.5 R&D Spending 2016 – By Region (US$ Billions) 0.04% - growth in global R&D spending 0.04% North America 297 Five drivers of change in R&D spending allocation: Europe 182 Healthcare the industry that by 2018 Japan 101 will pass Computing and Electronics to become the largest industry by Rest of World 53 57% 54% 48% 41% 34% R&D spending China 47
UK ranks 8th globally for corporate Need to stay competitive Need to increase revenue Need to keep up with Need for higher margins Desire to access 8th R&D spending Sources: Strategy&, PWC, Global Innovation 1000 customer expectations untapped markets
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 How We Choose Our Winners
Industry Recognition Use of Technology
Our judges value a company’s reputation within its particular industry. We therefore The rise of technology is affecting businesses in new and profound ways, with look for any evidence that the business has received professional acknowledgment modern devices increasingly assuming the roles once carried out by manpower; – be it from national award schemes, relevant industry publications, accredited workplace processes being made quicker and easier; and methods changing boards, and even client testimonials. Whilst we expect the business to have the in how businesses connect and interact with customers. The judging panel at necessary qualifications to carry out its services, we do keep an eye out for any Corporate LiveWire is interested in how a company uses technology advancements extra recommendations or accredited certificates and/or training which separates and innovations for positive gain, be it to maximise productivity, improve the business from the crowd. Our judges also take notice of specific individuals communications, keep up with trends or distinguish oneself from competitors. within a company who may occupy impressive credentials and recognitions. Sustainable Development
Innovation Sustainability is the key to the future of our planet, and the Corporate LiveWire judging panel are always on the lookout for businesses that place their This is by far the most important category when awarding a company for environmental impact at the forefront of operation, and perhaps utilise some of Innovation & Excellence. With such a broad range of businesses being recognised, the latest environmentally friendly innovations. However, sustainability is not just we look at each case individually and assess how the team have harnessed more ‘being green’. We look for the deeper implementation of long-term sustainability effective processes, products, or ideas in order to: transform their industry for the plans to ensure that as the business grows and develops, it does so in an economical better, increase profits, and/or offer a more successful service. From inventing new and healthy manner. products, to adapting a business model to suit a changing market, innovation is present in many forms and should lead the way in how a company thinks and evolves. Ethical Practice Products & Services At the most basic level, it is the expectation of the Corporate LiveWire judging When it comes to the products and services offered by a business, we look panel that a business runs ethically and makes a conscious effort to treat first at whether a company is providing the best in its particular sector or employees and other companies with the utmost respect. Establishing a positive industry in terms of quality, efficiency and delivery. This category is essential in working environment where all employees are treated fairly is the key to a creating determining if a business is achieving the ‘excellence’ aspect of the award title. a successful long-term business, developing a respected reputation within the We are then concerned with how a company’s products and services are unique industry, and gaining loyal customers. Ethics may require the rejection of a route from competitors, in what ways they could be considered innovative, and most that would lead to the biggest short-term profit; however, in the long run it is importantly, how clearly and effectively this information is conveyed to customers the most necessary attribute a business must exhibit in order to be successful on the website. and valued.
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Service Excellence Employee Satisfaction
What can often distinguish a business from others providing a similar service is the This category goes hand in hand with ethical practice. A business that places way in which customers are dealt with. The Corporate LiveWire judging panel pay ethics and fairness at the forefront of its operation will not only acquire a loyal significant interest to the overall performance of a company in terms of satisfying customer pool, but also guarantee a positive internal working environment where its clientele. We look into what methods a business has implemented in order to employees are happy, more efficient, more passionate, and committed to the achieve the highest level of customer service, in what ways the team go above company. We look for companies who regularly issue employee satisfaction surveys and beyond a customer’s most basic expectations, and how this has positively addressing topics such as workload, perceptions of management, and resources impacted the overall productivity and reception of a company. We also take notice – thus showing a consistent interest in improving the working environment and of whether a business monitors customer service quality with the view to make employee concerns. improvements.
Marketing & Branding
Given this category is crucial to the success of a business, we look carefully at the ways in which each company goes about marketing and branding itself. We look for evidence of an effective marketing strategy that is ready to evolve with a changing market or sector; we consider how succinctly a brand ethos or mission is conveyed to customers on a company website; and we look for originality within the brand in comparison to competitors. Our judges believe that a company is more than a logo and a tagline, so we assess how a company has conveyed its deeper philosophy to its clientele, and how well-known the business and its service is to others in the industry.
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Best Media Production Company TIMELINE for Production & Events Excellence in Business Communication Services ISIS Papyrus Software Excellence in Life Sciences Consultancy Makro Technologies Excellence in Sustainable Forestry Resolute Forest Products Global Private Equity & Real Estate Administrator of the Year Augentius Innovation in Chemical Manufacturing CrodaInternational Innovation in Clinical Research Execu Pharm Innovation in Internation Cargo Transportation Solutions Air Logistics Group Innovation in Urban Planning Space Syntax Limited Most Innovative VDR Provider Merrill Corporation
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Best Media Production Company
TIMELINE for Production & Events Saudi Arabia
TIMELINE for Production and Events is an The media industry in Saudi Arabia is growing audio-media specialist firm established in 2010. exponentially as smartphones, tablets and the We speak to Bilal Al Attar about how the firm’s internet demand the delivery audio-visual content. dedication to their work has ultimately led to In this technological driven world, video has become their success. a language that delivers messages quickly and succinctly. This proliferation means that audio-visual Bilal Al Attar TIMELINE for Production and Events is a Riyadh-based media, especially with the freedom that global Executive Manager company that was started by a group of people with social networking now allows, is a powerful tool in www.timeline.sa great knowledge in these areas, and with a total the influence and perception of national and world +966 50 440 3847 experience exceeding 150 years. We create audio- events. We understand that strict legislation, with [email protected] visual media for permanent and temporary exhibitions clear guidelines, are important for our national, for a range of clients including, museums corporate regional and cultural security. visitor’s centres, product launches, conventions, awards ceremonies and meetings. In addition to this we also As such TIMELINE takes a responsible role in the create corporate documentaries, commercials, and delivery of media, and provides many foreign Whilst it is common that clients infographic animations for our commercial client base. production companies, which have the opportunity will want to be given the production to work in the region, with local production values that they have seen in Whilst our firm is a relatively young company, our management services, helping them to deliver their multi-million dollar Hollywood regular contact with international production programmes within the region’s cultural and legal films; their available budgets are, companies, many of whom now rely on us to deliver framework, without inadvertently transgressing local inevitably, much smaller. into their workflow, has helped us to raise the laws or cultural norms. This helps us to ensure our standard in the industry, both in terms of creativity clients receive the best possible service. and technology. Our philosophy is quite simple, to lead the local field in our application of ‘best practice’ Another key factor in this is ensuring that we manage as defined by the global industry. In short, we strive our clients’ expectations. Whilst it is common that to be the best and most reliable production resource clients will want to be given the production values in the region. To ensure this we always endeavour that they have seen in multi-million dollar Hollywood to provide our clients with a service tailored to their films; their available budgets are, inevitably, much needs which also reacts to industry changes. smaller. In order to be truly successful, a production
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Best Media Production Company
TIMELINE for Production & Events Saudi Arabia TIMELINE for Production & Events Saudi Arabia company should work with its clients through a The video and events industries have not changed However; there are other indicators by which we composed and performed music score. The two will, process of scripting and storyboarding, to ensure that in terms of the basic rules that make for good gauge our success. One that we pride ourselves in obviously, be miles apart in quality, but our challenge they deliver affordable production values that meet productions and presentations, however the is the number of local and international clients that will be to convince clients that the latter option is their clients’ initial determined objectives. technology that we use to produce our content return to TIMELINE over and over again. the better one, if it is better suited to meeting their evolves almost daily. Therefore, we work hard to requirements. keep up to date with the latest developments. This repeat customer, is mainly due to our high In a decade, standard definition video has moved to standard of client care, which we ensure by always With specific regards to our company, the future High Definition, and on to 4K resolution. At TIMELINE, hiring employees who are dedicated to quality and looks bright as we have a number of upcoming we now regularly shoot at 6K, and 8K. service. When hiring staff, we look for employees projects which will provide us with many exciting that are career, rather than job, minded, as they tend new opportunities. We also have a network of international partners that to be more dedicated and looking for a long-term we can call on in the event of ever being challenged role. These people must be prepared to work long with something beyond our understanding. hours, with great passion, for the reward of creating So far; we have never had to do that, but we’re programmes or events that, at the outset, were often looking forward to, and prepared for the challenge if little more than vague ideas. and when it might arise. In addition to implementing a careful recruitment At TIMELINE, we believe that the first measure of policy; we are also selective about the clients we success is to run a business that is profitable and take on. We look for clients that understand that our stable. As such; we measure our success by our ability business is process-based, and that one can only get to deliver world-class production values to our clients, back what one puts in. We work with our clients to whilst remaining a profitable and functioning business. deliver the best value for money, at the leading edge of technology and creativity. experience. Looking to the future, our industry is This exponential growth presents huge potential As any person in business management will know, faced with many issues in the coming years as audio- commercial opportunities, it does bring the challenge this is not as easy as it might sound. One needs to While 2016 was the year that live video made its visual media applications become more ubiquitous. of client expectations into focus. For instance, have the skill to evaluate fluctuating demand; and mainstream debut on social media networks, 2017 The industry is, probably, one of the fastest evolving although we can now shoot and edit a video on our not to commit the business to increased overheads, will be the year that it truly blossoms. The raw, industries in the world. Doubtlessly new technologies, smartphones, we can also shoot it on a Red Rocket at in response to a sudden surge in workload. Stability is interactive medium is attractive for brands, publishers such as VR and AI, will start to become affordable and 6K and edit it on a professional editing system, with the key and that takes experience. and consumers as it allows for an unfiltered and real acceptable mainstream ways of communicating. a famous actor narrating the piece, and an original
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Excellence in Business Communication Services Excellence in Life Science Technology
ISIS Papyrus Software Global DDi Global
ISIS Papyrus Software enables business applications knowledge and tools to create and enhance business Makro Group, the parent company of DDi, has solution effectively also on the commercial for digital transformation, operational enhancement applications with reduced dependence on IT. over two decades of experience in running a life side. They demonstrate excellence by thinking and customer engagement in an omnichannel sciences consultancy. Although DDi began seven innovatively and utilising functional domain well, as world. From insurance and banking, to utilities and ISIS Papyrus Software impressed the team at years ago, it carries with it the legacy and maturity well as significantly lowering data costs per patient. telecom, reaching as far as government and service Corporate LiveWire with its holistic services of this experience. DDi has its headquarters in providers, Papyrus technology is supporting service- in business communications. As we enter New Jersey but has since spread its operations to DDi’s technology deals with massive data collected Annemarie Pucher oriented organisations worldwide in improving an increasingly digital age, it is all the more Mahesh Malneedi USA, UK, Germany, Singapore and India. As such from multiple systems, posing the great challenge Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder customer operations. Their work thereby enables important that businesses are able to interact with President & Co-Founder it is well positioned to meet the demands of an of maintaining data integrity and correctness. www.isis-papyrus.com business and technical teams to more effectively their customers and clients on every platform. www.makrocare.com expanding product portfolio and the needs of With a series of policies, processes, standards and +44 (0) 1635 299 849 integrate, interact and innovate for real-world results. Corporate LiveWire commended the strong [email protected] worldwide clients, as well as understanding the tools in place, DDi are able to successfully manage [email protected] performance of the Papyrus platform in how it demands of an increasingly competitive market. their critical data. A move towards standardising Papyrus solutions have key capabilities in customer enables a business to be digitised through its online DDi has created a portfolio of products in the the data and incorporating checks and balances communication management and business channels; compatible with both desktop systems fields of clinical development and regulatory/ sees that incorrect data is prevented from entering document output, adaptive case management and and mobile, the online channel is managed by the compliance. By focusing on “smart” features, DDi is their system and so DDi are able to offer insightful Corporate LiveWire further applauded intelligent capture. They are created and utilised by customer’s expert business team and fully integrates DDi is constantly upgrading out of able to offer cost-effective and robust IT products to reports in a meaningful way, with correct metadata the Papyrus OMNI Channel, which business teams and knowledge workers responsible with backend data and systems already in place. conventional processes by developing global companies. and mapping that ensures the data flow from was recognised on a national scale for improving business process and communication innovative solutions that facilitate source to destination is seamless and presented when it was a finalist in the ACORD across departments, systems, functions and Corporate LiveWire further applauded the Papyrus real-time decision making, risk Innovation is the key to any industry, particularly with utmost accuracy. Indeed, companies need Insurance Innovation Challenge; the geographies. OMNI Channel, which was recognised on a based monitoring, oversight/ where the patient is at the centre of the work. the best IT systems and tools to manage their Corporate LiveWire team particularly national scale when it was a finalist in the ACORD governance, central statistical DDi is constantly upgrading out of conventional research and development, and DDi focuses on this liked its real-time interactive two-way Papyrus is a new breed of software that has evolved Insurance Innovation Challenge; the Corporate monitoring, and key analytics. processes by developing innovative solutions that highly specialised area, offering e-clinical products into a flexible business application platform natively LiveWire team particularly liked its real-time facilitate real-time decision making, risk based and solutions that enable clinical research and communication system designed to empower business users securely across interactive two-way communication system, as well monitoring, oversight/governance, central statistical trial designs to work with high computing power the enterprise on desktop, browser and mobile as its ability to span across outbound and inbound monitoring, and key analytics. and analysis. devices, linking to social platforms and running in communication channels to provide each user with the Cloud. The unique power, flexibility and business an end-to-end service. Our panel of expert judges were impressed with model of Papyrus combine to allow enterprise teams DDi’s sole focus on development, with a series of to choose where to improve, whom to empower strategies aiming to expand the current products and how to scale, providing ownership and internal into other territories and applying their analytics
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Excellence in Sustainable Forestry
Resolute Forest Products Global
Resolute Forest Products is committed to integrating social and economic – to become not only a profitability with sustainability. This is reflected in more efficient company, but a better employer, a the company’s vision and values, and in the way stronger partner for customers, and more deeply it conducts business every day. Maintaining a engaged in its many operating communities. competitive edge as a global leader in the forest Engaging and building productive working products industry requires tremendous dedication, a relationships with stakeholders is also at the core of Richard Garneau strong work ethic and a solid team effort based on Resolute’s commitment to being a responsible and President & Chief Executive Officer a common culture and four core values: work safely, responsive company. www.resolutefp.com be accountable, ensure sustainability and succeed +1 800 361 2888 together. These values influence everything Resolute Over the past several years, Resolute has attracted a [email protected] does and help ensure the company’s continued great deal of North American and global recognition growth and success. and awards linked to overall sustainability leadership and accomplishments. Highlights include: 100% The company owns or operates over 40 pulp, paper, sustainable and responsible forest management Maintaining a competitive edge as a tissue and wood products facilities in the United certification; 100% chain of custody certification; global leader in the forest products States, Canada and South Korea, as well as power world-class safety performance [2015 OSHA rate of industry requires tremendous generation assets in Canada and the United States. 0.66]; ongoing reductions in environmental incidents dedication, a strong work ethic Resolute is a global leader in the forest products [a reduction of 55% in 2015 compared to the 2014 and a solid team effort based on a industry with a diverse range of products, including baseline]; an impressive 71% reduction of greenhouse common culture and four core values: market pulp, wood products, tissue, newsprint and gas (GHG) emissions since year 2000; and a work safely, be accountable, ensure specialty papers. In fact, it is the biggest volume continued expansion of consultative and commercial producer of wood products east of the Rockies, the partnerships with Canada’s First Nations peoples. sustainability and succeed together. third largest in North America for market pulp, the number one producer of newsprint in the world Resolute Forest Products is proud of the many and the largest in North America for uncoated achievements over the years and attributes its mechanical papers. continued success to the hard work of its 8,000 employees and their commitment to building the The Montreal-based company works hard to balance Resolute of the future. the three pillars of sustainability – environmental,
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BEST IN MEDICAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT Retail ERP Platform of the Year
CardioComm Solutions Canada CellSell® Canada
CardioComm Solutions is a Toronto-based company The team at Corporate LiveWire admired the recent “CellSell® is a Thin Client Retail ERP Platform, reporting and remote Android®, iOS® and Windows® which specialises in developing, selling and marketing developments CardioComm Solutions has made in designed specifically to meet the dynamic needs tablet-based mobile computing. medical software and devices. CardioComm Solutions releasing commercial technologies; indeed, as of 2013 of retailers of cellular phones, wireless devices, and is uniquely positioned in this industry, as it is FDA CardioComm Solutions is one of a very few companies telecommunications products and services of all Originally introduced in Canada in 1991 as an cleared, ISO certified and Health Canada/CE approved; that services both medical and commercial markets types and sizes. CellSell® supports all aspects of on-premises ERP business application, the latest in addition to this, CardioComm Solutions owns all its internationally. The judges recognised CardioComm store operations and features integrated Patented generation of CellSell® Systems are available via Etienne Grima, M.Sc., C.H.E. own source code used to create its software unlike its Solutions foray into wearable technology, evidenced Ron Moss Technology that eliminates the rekeying of cellular Private Cloud and Software as a Service (SaaS) Based Chief Executive Officer competitors, who typically acquire source code licenses. through the planned introduction of their Heartcheck™ Chief Executive Officer telephone service subscriber data with wireless Cloud licensing and delivery models and CellSell® is www.cardiocommsolutions.com EKG wristband for Apple and Android smartphones. www.cellsell.com carrier websites at the point-of-sale checkout and notably the most time-tested and proven, wireless +1 416 977 9425 ext 227 CardioComm Solutions’ specialises in engineering the Importantly Corporate LiveWire appreciated how +1 514 343 4813 cost-effectively bridges the gap between disparate retail industry ERP platform on the market.” [email protected] software for computer based ECGs – these recordings CardioComm Solutions efforts will help consumers [email protected] carrier, dealer, agent retailer systems and subscriber of the heart are amongst one of the most common benefit from access to credible Medical-Wellness activation processes to increase POS checkout For any wireless retailer looking to improve diagnostic tests performed, thereby it is essential that products at a lower cost when compared to other, capacity, make existing employees more effective, operations or looking for a better complete the technology and software used to assess this is similar products from competitors at from Samsung, improve the customer’s in-store experience to build application to manage their business, CellSell® is the The team at Corporate LiveWire efficient and cutting-edge. Apple and Fitbit. Corporate LiveWire further admired CellSell® impressed our panel of retailer competitive advantage, better bottom line obvious choice. It impressed our panel of expert admired the recent developments their continued expansion into M-Health markets with expert judges for a number of reasons, performance and rapid ROI. judges for a number of reasons, including its patented CardioComm Solutions has made in CardioComm Solutions’ work has enabled the use of their new ECG monitoring license and co-marketing including its patented technology that technology that allows wireless retailers to increase releasing commercial technologies; new medical devices and communication portals; agreement that was finalised in June 2016. allows wireless retailers to increase their CellSell® provides strong financial controls by their checkout capacity at the register and its highly indeed, as of 2013 CardioComm these innovative designs utilise internet and cellular checkout capacity at the register and its combining the real-time point-of-sale data from configurable system architecture, which ensures the Solutions is one of a very few companies based technologies for the recording, transmission CorporateLiveWire also recognises CardioComm highly configurable system architecture, the sales floor, with an unalterable General Ledger transparent flow of accurate and auditable corporate that services both medical and and viewing of ECGs. Solutions’ innovative engineering efforts to ensure which ensures the transparent flow audit trial to deliver timely Profit and Loss Financial finance information directly from the point-of-sale all different HeartCheck™ devices will seamlessly Statements that accurately detail the revenues, sales floor, immediately providing management commercial markets internationally. The Company’s excellent, pioneering work in this field connect with CardioComm Solutions’ SMART of accurate and auditable corporate costs and expenses incurred. CellSell® integrates, with critical insight as to the viability of their revenue is lead by their CEO, Etienne Grima. With over 22 years of Monitoring ECG reading service allowing users access finance information directly from the consolidates and coordinates all the resources, models. It is invaluable in business, and the general experience in basic and clinical research administration, to their ECG recordings as well as physician access point-of-sale sales floor. information, and activities needed to perform wireless ledger and financials are so well integrated with business development and strengthening corporate to perform ECG reviews at the request of the user, industry specific operations such as electronic the accounts receivable and inventory features that performance, Etienne is able to use this prior allowing healthcare professionals to access and reconciliations and calculations of commissions, and companies can track their overall profitability and knowledge when overseeing operational and financial manage patient information whenever necessary, in a hardware subsidies. CellSell® offers integrated CRM performance right down to the sales associate and performance, and shrewdly pinpoint the next move. safe and reliable environment. and SMS as well as built-in OLAP Business Intelligence sub-agent level in real time.
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Scientific Cosmetic Manufacturer Excellence in Professional Education
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Canada Gearty & McIntyre, LLP, CPA USA
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics is a market leader in the field of range of versatile cosmetic offerings. This assortment Tim Gearty is a partner in Gearty & McIntyre, LLP, and both a MBA in Finance and Law Degree (JD) innovative ingredients for the cosmetic and personal is complemented with the company’s series of CPA, which he founded in 1981. The firm has from Seton Hall University. He has been recognized care industry; designing and marketing award-winning scientific, technical, marketing, formulation and developed a reputation as a specialist in business by the national publication, Accounting Today, as active ingredients, functional ingredients, Australian regulatory support services to provide clients with a advisory services, litigation support and forensic one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in the botanicals and delivery systems. The Lucas Meyer holistic approach to their cosmetic range. The panel accounting. Tim is a nationally recognised expert Accounting Profession.” Cosmetics team is comprised of scientists, sales and of judges further appreciated Lucas Meyer Cosmetics and speaker on a variety of accounting, tax, audit Isabelle Lacasse marketing professionals located in Canada, France, evident commitment to their customers, which is also Timothy F. Gearty, CPA, MBA, JD, CGMA and business topics. Many Fortune 500 companies Our team of judges have awarded Tim the Global Marketing Director Australia, Singapore, China and the US. testament through the team’s core values; stressing Partner as well as many national associations regularly Excellence in Professional Education award for www.lucasmeyercosmetics.com energy, competence and professionalism, the team +1 973 822 0999 feature Tim as their keynote speaker. Among the 2017 for his influence in training tens of thousands +1 418 653 6888 Lucas Meyer Cosmetics active ingredients are designed strive to unlock the full potential of each ingredient, [email protected] more noteworthy positions that Tim holds, he is the of young accountants and coaching them [email protected] to maintain the body’s natural reactions, strengthen and are able to assist the manufacturers with the Editor-in-Chief for the world’s largest CPA training through their notoriously difficult Certified Public its defences against environmental aggressions, delay different stages of their product development - from program, the Becker CPA Review Course. Accountants exam. As one of the narrators of the the signs of ageing, and address other contemporary the design of new product concepts to the first CPA exam preparation class lectures, he is known cosmetic challenges. They offer a sophisticated line of production batches. In addition to his editorial leadership, Tim is also for his thoroughness in explaining the plethora Lucas Meyer Cosmetics design natural products, from marine and botanical sources, Among the more noteworthy their National Lead Instructor, and his taped lectures of accounting terms and concepts to students, and market award winning containing biomimetic peptides and biotech active The company’s phospholipids-based delivery systems positions that Tim holds, he is the have been shown in over 325 locations throughout bringing years of both real-world and classroom active ingredients, functional ingredients. provide technical vectors to increase the efficacy and Editor-in-Chief for the world’s the world. Tim has frequently been called upon experience to his lectures. He helps accounting ingredients, Australian botanicals stability of active ingredients. Lucas Meyer Cosmetics largest CPA training program, the over the past thirty five years to present accounting, professionals stay ahead of new regulations, and delivery systems. The company believes functional ingredients should offer the most effective and tolerated encapsulation Becker CPA Review Course. tax, auditing and business topics to large groups, rules and best practices and has taught at a deliver much more than texture, skin feel or product solutions. organisations, and corporations, accounting firms multitude of levels. performance—in new-generation cosmetics, they and in legal proceedings. are expected to be fully part of the active system of Southern Cross Botanicals has unlocked the vast the formulae. Lucas Meyer Cosmetics focuses on the potential of Australian mega-biodiversity in many Tim is a member of the American Institute of development of senso-active and biocompatible different forms: unique super-fruit extracts, original Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member emulsifiers and gelifying agents. complexes, plant oils brimming with antioxidants and of the New Jersey Society of Public Accountants essential fatty acids, rare and precious essential oils, and and has been a trustee of the organization. Tim is Corporate LiveWire chose to honour Lucas Meyer more. The company uses a wide variety of extraction also a member of the New Jersey and American Cosmetics with the award for ‘Scientific Cosmetic processes to obtain the most potent elements of each Bar Associations. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science Manufacturer of the Year’ due to the company’s plant and meet strict formulation specifications. in Accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University,
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Excellence in Tax Law Services Private Water Utility of the Year
Woolston & Tarter, P.C. Phoenix, AZ, USA Global Water Resources Arizona, USA
Tim A. Tarter is president of the U.S. law firm Woolston him an advantage, particularly in working with the Founded in 2003, Global Water Resources is a Corporate LiveWire in its endeavours to make every & Tarter, P.C. Mr. Tarter previously served as an IRS IRS. He always balances enthusiastic advocacy for his comprehensive water resource management drop go further in the Desert Southwest, an area Senior Attorney and as a Special Assistant United clients with practical knowledge and fairness, that company based in Phoenix, Arizona. The company where sunshine is abundant but water is a precious States Attorney. Mr. Tarter’s national tax dispute facilitates timely resolutions that are well-based and owns and operates nine utility companies, providing resource. The team particularly admired the company’s resolution practice focuses on all aspects of IRS audit pay careful attention and respect for his clients’ time integrated water, wastewater and recycled water smart investment into technological systems including defence, IRS administrative settlement negotiations and resources. service. Its large service areas are primarily located in the FATHOM platform years ago, all of which allows Tim A. Tarter and U.S. Tax Court litigation, including criminal and Ron Fleming growth corridors around metropolitan Phoenix. As for very efficient operations and maintaining high President international tax matters. Mr. Tarter resolves disputes During the past thirty years, the firm’s attorneys have President & Chief Executive Officer part of its innovative business and utility model that customer service levels, while protecting and www.woolston-tarter.com in all three Federal tax forums: U.S. Tax Court, Federal been involved in hundreds of administrative tax www.gwresources.com focuses on maximising the use of recycled water and conserving resources. The Phoenix-based company +1 602 532 9199 District Courts, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. controversies involving U.S., foreign and state taxing +1 480 999 5290 leveraging advanced technologies so as to preserve was further commended for its commitment to rates [email protected] Most recently, he and Kacie Dillon of the firm lead agencies. In addition, its attorneys have participated [email protected] the world’s most precious resource, Global Water and regulations that also advance the cause of water their trial team in the Avrahami case, the first micro- in hundreds of tax cases in various federal and state Resources recycles nearly one billion gallons of water conservation and consolidation, issues that remain captive (831(b)) insurance case litigated in U.S. Tax courts. These cases have involved domestic and annually and has one of the lowest water demand per critical to the highly fragmented water industry. Court. Recently named by Captive Review magazine international tax issues, including matters involving capita rates of all major utilities in the Southwest U.S. We have chosen to give Tim Tarter as an Enterprise Risk Captive Pioneer, Mr. Tarter and intellectual property, foreign and domestic tax The team particularly admired the Ron L. Fleming is President and CEO of Global Water an award of excellence because his firm are taking the lead role in defending captive credits, income tax treaties, intercompany pricing company’s smart investment into In May 2016, Global Water Resources began trading on Resources, with 14+ years of related management and of his significant experience both insurance companies from IRS attack. (section 482), and many other areas. The firm has also technological systems including the the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “GWRS”. utility experience, including project management on privately and in government, as well been involved in countless settlement negotiations FATHOM platform years ago, all In June 2016, the company refinanced its debt by numerous large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects as his commitment to the field – he Woolston & Tarter focuses on satisfying the needs of with taxing agencies. Because of the depth of its of which allows for very efficient issuing $115 million of senior secured notes at a rate throughout Arizona. He previously held the roles of publishes regularly in leading tax its clients in the areas of U.S., international and state experience and expertise in tax matters, it is often operations and maintaining high that is projected to save the company nearly $2 million Project Manager, Vice President and General Manager, publications and is a frequent speaker tax dispute resolution, audit planning, and litigation retained directly by other law and accounting customer service levels, while protecting per year in interest expense. The notes will have five and Chief Operations Officer at Global Water before (including criminal tax defense). We have chosen firms as legal consultants and to direct overall years of no principal payments, which is expected to becoming President and CEO. Ron also serves on the at tax conferences. to give Tim Tarter an award of excellence because case strategy. and conserving resources. improve free cash flow by an additional $2 million per Board of Directors for the Water Utilities Association of of his significant experience both privately and in year for the next five years. These achievements were Arizona, Maricopa Economic Development Alliance, government, as well as his commitment to the field the last steps in a multi-year strategic plan to optimise and Pinal Partnership where he is the founder and – he publishes regularly in leading tax publications the company’s finances, capital structure and ability to Co-Chair of the Water Resources Committee. He holds and is a frequent speaker at tax conferences. He is accelerate growth. a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management exceptionally experienced with regard to complex from the School of Engineering at Northern Arizona tax issues, while his knowledge and contacts give Global Water Resources impressed the team at University.
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Innovation in Fresh Food Services Innovation in Renewable Energy Generation
Mann Packing, Co., Inc. California, USA SolarReserve California, USA
Jacob Shafer Founded in 1939, Mann Packing is a certified women At Mann Packing, their goal is to protect and SolarReserve is a leading global infrastructure Energy Plant located in Nevada. Corporate LiveWire Marketing & Communications Specialist owned, industry leading, third-generation supplier conserve natural resources and continually practice developer of utility-scale solar power projects, with were particularly impressed by the groundbreaking www.veggiesmadeeasy.com of premium fresh vegetables. Mann’s is one of the a solid position of environmental sustainability. more than $1.8 billion worth of projects in operation scale and proficiency of project Crescent Dunes – a +1 831 796 2663 largest suppliers of western vegetables, Broccolini® The California-based company is as proud of its worldwide and a global development pipeline of $1 billion utility-scale solar power plant with fully [email protected] and sugar snap peas in North America. Leading environmental record and programs as it is of its over 13 gigawatts across the world’s most attractive, integrated energy storage, enabling day and night the way in product innovation, environmental quality fresh vegetable products. Their sustainability high growth renewable energy markets. operation – the first of its kind to exist. In November sustainability and green supply chain management practices are designed to maximise crop yields and Kevin Smith 2015, Crescent Dunes passed the necessary tests to practices, Mann Packing is consistently vigilant limit waste, while improving overall product quality. Chief Executive Officer Since the company’s formation in early 2008 it reach commercial operation and now delivers 110 in food safety, employee wellness and quality www.solarreserve.com has commercialised the industry’s most advanced megawatts of electricity plus 1,100 megawatt hours assurance, making them one of the most trusted At their facilities, wash water is reclaimed into +1 310 315 2200 solar thermal technology with integrated large- of energy storage, under a 25-year power purchase brands in the industry. industrial waste systems for use on golf courses and [email protected] scale energy storage that cost-effectively solves agreement with NV Energy, Nevada’s largest utility city landscaping, and 90% of the facilities’ waste the intermittency issues experienced with other company. The energy storage capability at Crescent Mann Packing recognises their biggest asset is the water is recycled. The electrical usage at their Salinas renewable energy solutions, allowing solar to operate Dunes is equal to all the world’s utility scale batteries longstanding and trusted relationships they ha ve plant is the same as it was in 2001 despite a 50% as baseload generation, and deliver power into peak in operation today, combined. Corporate LiveWire The California-based company is as with their exceptional grower partners. The level increase in capacity. In 2012 Mann’s also conducted Under Kevin’s leadership, the demand periods. were also impressed that this proven technology is proud of its environmental record and of trust and collaboration has enabled Mann’s to research into what consumers wanted in fresh item company deploys the full spectrum being used as a blueprint for the company’s projects programs as it is of its quality fresh continually meet demand and offer the freshest, packaging and found that 92% of the consumers of development, engineering, This U.S. developed solar technology delivers in advanced development in Africa, Latin America, vegetable products. Their sustainability most wholesome products in the marketplace today. surveyed said they did not use the black tray (lids) finance, project management, dispatchable electricity on-demand, operating just the Middle East, Australia and China. practices are designed to maximise crop Mann Packing also respects and carefully stewards for serving, per the package design. So Mann operation and maintenance, and like a conventional power generation asset. The yields and limit waste, while improving the land in the areas that they live and work in, as Packing redesigned their vegetable platter/tray product development expertise. proprietary storage technology provides thousands SolarReserve is headquartered in Santa Monica, well as support local schools and donate generously and removed the black plastic “lid” of the package. of megawatt-hours of storage capability in a single California, and boasts an experienced management overall product quality. to a number of charitable organisations in their Ultimately, sustainability and protecting the facility, at a fraction of the cost of battery storage. team with a proven track record of success in the community and throughout their industry. Having precious environment and valuable resources will SolarReserve’s full ownership of the technology, energy infrastructure sector, with over 27 GW and $48 now accumulated a number of prestigious industry continue to be top of mind to Mann’s throughout all paired with its holding of 108 patents, enables the billion of transaction experience in 25 countries. It is awards is testament to the many people – past and of their operations. company to supply its equipment globally. led by Kevin Smith – one of its founding executives – present – who have worked so hard to make Mann’s who is the ultimate driving force behind SolarReserve’s the company it is today. Mann’s always strive to SolarReserve commercialised its solar thermal energy continued growth and global expansion. conduct themselves with the integrity and honesty storage technology through the development of the that Mann Packing was founded on 77 years ago. company’s flagship project, the Crescent Dunes Solar
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Luxury Food Retailer of the Year Best in Signage Services
The Tea Room Chocolate & Tea Company California, USA The VISUAL Edge Signs & Design, Inc. Colorado, USA
The Tea Room Chocolate & Tea Company invites Internationally renowned, The Tea Room has received www.thevisualedgesigns.com The Visual Edge Signs & Design, Inc. is located The Visual Edge Signs & Designs studio boasts an all to take an international journey of culture and awards and honours for its creations in such culinary +1 303 407 0390 in Centennial, Colorado, servicing local, national environmentally friendly HP Latex 61” printer which taste by infusing the finest organic chocolates with hotspots as Tokyo, London, New York, San Francisco, [email protected] and international clients. Its mission is to provide allows them to print on a vast range of materials, organic teas, coffee and spices hand selected from Brussels and beyond. The Tea Room believes that excellence in customer service along with the best whilst reducing their carbon footprint. They also have all over the world. Their organic chocolate fusions, there is a world of flavour out there, and it is in quality and creative content at the best possible color management software enabling them to print alongside other specialty offerings are reflections their mission to bring you this world in the form value. The staff, led by Tim and Dee Eunice, have a the right colors for clients every time no matter what Heinz Rimann of culture; the ultimate result of the past travels of delectable, sense-stimulating creations of combined 25 years of experience in the sign, graphics the application. The studio also features a climate Founder and culinary influences of its creator, Heinz Rimann. unparalleled quality and enjoyment. and large format printing industries. Tim, a former controlled garage, and enough staff to service nearly www.tearoomchocolates.com Heinz applies his childhood influences into all of executive of a Fortune 100 company in the Denver any install at any time. +1 510 567 8868 his creations: a modern day Willy Wonka, he uses The California-based chocolatiers impressed the area, provides the team with exceptional expertise [email protected] memories from a Swiss village, his mother’s home team at Corporate LiveWire with their innovative and business acumen. The friendly and knowledgeable team provide a cooking, and decades of travelling and exploring flavours and taste combinations. The team are professional yet creative atmosphere and work hard the world’s culinary complexions to each chocolate particularly thankful for Heinz Rimann’s benevolent The company is an HP Ecosolutions Trained Printing to provide the best products at a competitive price. delight The Tea Room offers. Heinz leads a team of generosity in sending a sample of their delectable Company and is a member of the International Sign They will help brainstorm ideas for a client and arrive The team are particularly thankful for dedicated artisans who delicately apply the precise treats; in addition to their wide array of Chocolate Bar The friendly and knowledgeable Association. They specialise in providing quality at a solution that everyone is happy with. They also Heinz Rimann’s benevolent generosity techniques needed to create their confectionary, and Fusions, The Tea Room also offers French macaroons, team provide a professional yet signs using the most innovative and up to date boast relationships with the best local vendors in sending a sample of their delectable they each ardently seek innovative ways to balance truffles, teas and rich drinking chocolate. creative atmosphere and work programs and processes in the industry, in order to and have the know-how and creativity to produce treats; in addition to their wide array of the nuanced flavours of chocolate, tea and spices hard to provide the best products make a business identity memorable and effective. outstanding results, down to the smallest detail. This Chocolate Bar Fusions, The Tea Room amongst other ingredients. The panel of judges admired the marketing efforts at a competitive price. The company also offers a wide array of services combination, coupled with a passion like no other, also offers French macaroons, truffles, that The Tea Room has gone to, to make their including but not limited to: Banners, Trade Show sets the company apart in the signage industry. teas and rich drinking chocolate. The company uses only natural flavours to provide chocolates stand out on the shelves; in addition to Displays, Retractable Banner Displays, Car Wraps, each offering’s distinctly different yet abundantly their unique flavours, the chocolate has a distinct Truck Wraps, Bus Wraps, Truck Graphics, Wall Murals, rich and varied aura of taste. Each unique ingredient and brightly coloured, vintage looking packaging. Point of Purchase Displays and Canvas Prints. They are has sprouted naturally from the earth’s soil, and has The Orange Almond Vanilla flavour stood out to conveniently located south of Arapahoe Road near been cultivated in order to provide a manifold of the judges; a delicate combination of sun-ripened the Centennial Airport. emerging flavour possibilities. orange with roasted almond, carried with an undercurrent of vanilla bean streams in a taste of pure chocolate decadence.
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Innovation in Waterline Treatment Solution Best in Healthcare Technology Solutions
Sterisil Inc Colorado, USA Citra Health Solutions Florida, USA
For almost two decades, Sterisil has developed and judges admired the company’s diligence in developing Howard Buff Citra Health Solutions is a health solutions firm EZ-CARE is a comprehensive, easy-to-use case perfected the only complete line of patented, all- upon previous technique of water purifying in order Founder & Chief Executive Officer providing a one-contract, connected solution for management system developed by nurses, doctors, in-one, dental waterline treatment products in the to ensure the water used in their dental procedures www.citrahealth.com clinical, financial and administrative requirements. case managers and healthcare administrators who world. Sterisil’s residual silver disinfectant technology is safe. Sterisil’s Citrisil all-in-one tablet continuously +1 855 427 0262 Solving for the needs of providers, health systems, know the dynamic needs of the health care industry. represents the only dental waterline products disinfects and maintains dental water linesresulting in a [email protected] payers and employers in the transition to value-based This enables medical practitioners to offer patient registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection safe and pH balanced treatment. Sterisil has gone one care, Citra empowers clients with proven technology, centric individualised care plans, assessments and Brad Downs Agency to include a shock standard and to disinfect step further in making this product more convenient population health, analytics, care management, and surveys which, in turn, helps to increase the quality President & Chief Executive Officer and maintain dental output water equal to or below 10 for users with their innovative Sterisil Straw V2. The administrative services to strategically expand market of care, reduce costs, manage risks and improve the www.sterisil.com CFU/ml bacteria. This is 50 times below the 500 CFU/ Straw V2 eliminates the need for emptying bottles, opportunity, diversify revenue streams, and reduce overall experience. +1 719 622 7200 ml standard established by the Centers for Disease purging and drying lines every night, and provides the cost of care. [email protected] Control and the American Dental Association. waterline treatment for an entire year. EZ-INSIGHT provides health plan providers, hospital Citra provides three core products – EZ-CAP, EZ- administrators, IPAs, MSOs and ACOs with full Sterisil is the only dental waterline company to The team at Corporate LiveWire were particularly CARE and EZ-INSIGHT – to deliver unique and spectrum predictive modelling capability in order to provide a complete line of products to meet every impressed with Sterisil’s Cartridge water treatment, comprehensive, technology-powered, people-driven utilise data for identifying and mitigating risks. Sterisil has gone one step further in configuration within a dental office, from independent which provides on-demand purified and disinfected As a leading healthcare services solutions using an Ecosystem approach with solutions making this product more convenient for bottles to direct municipal water feed. Sterisil products water. Working similarly to the Straw V2, the Cartridge and technology firm, Citra that aggregate clinical, financial, and patient data Serving over 22 million members across a national users with their innovative Sterisil Straw are non-toxic, non-corrosive, and meet all ADA and is highly efficient and only needs to be changed solves for the needs of providers, from multiple sources to create a holistic perspective service and technology foundation, Citra has improved V2. The Straw V2 eliminates the need EPA requirements for Best Management Practices with annually, (depending on frequency of use) in a simple hospital systems and payers in the of a provider’s panel and individual patient touch numerous organisation’s core competencies while for emptying bottles, purging and drying Amalgam Separators. Sterisil’s line of products have procedure which only takes a minute. The panel of transition to value-based care. points within the healthcare system. diminishing spending and improving clinical and lines every night, and provides waterline the capability of servicing a practice with 1 to 100+ judges appreciated the efficiently of the Cartridge, financial outcomes. As a leading healthcare services chairs with less than 10 minutes a year of maintenance. along with all of Sterisil’s products, in how it sends a EZ-CAP is the industry’s leading platform for and technology firm, Citra solves for the needs of treatment for an entire year. With this technology, dental unit manufactures finally shock treatment to get initial bacterial levels under managing daily operations. It is capable of streaming providers, hospital systems and payers in the transition have the proven technology available to produce control: this feature is unique only to Sterisil. After a invaluable information and critical processes into one to value-based care. In this new era of payment a dental unit that complies with ADA, CDC and EPA study was published this year which showed millions comprehensive and effective system allowing your and delivery, Citra empowers clients with proven guidelines for effluent dental water purity. of Americans are drinking unsafe tap water, Corporate organisation to control the transaction flow directly technology, population health, analytics and care LiveWire applauds Sterisil in readdressing the balance rather than via a clearing house. management services to strategically expand market The Colorado-based company impressed the team by making the water used in dental procedures safe, opportunity, diversify revenue streams and reduce the at Corporate LiveWire for its excellence in providing both for people in the States and across the globe. cost of care. dental waterline treatment solutions. The panel of
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 The Americas
Excellence in Corporate Event Planning Services Medical Centre of the Year
The V!BE Agency Florida, USA Borinquen Health Care Center Inc USA, Florida
The V!BE Agency is an international event planning such as edible balloons and other culinary creations Bob Linder Borinquen Medical Centre is a non-profit Community SpeechCare Systems), laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, and destination management firm with offices in from the most imaginative minds. Chief Executive Officer Health Care Centre that has been serving the culturally Medicaid eligibility, and health connect in schools. Miami and New York. From managing multi-day www.borinquenhealth.org diverse community of Miami-Dade County for 40 events for 600 attendees to planning a VIP dinner Valerie Bihet founded The V!BE Agency in 2004, after a +1 305 576 6611 years. In 1972, Borinquen was founded as a grassroots Corporate LiveWire were impressed with Borinquen’s party for six, The V!BE Agency is your communication successful career as a marketing and communication effort from a group of community organisers in the inclusive policies – regardless of race, gender, religion partner. From the initial point of contact, The V!BE executive with Club Med, Disneyland Paris and Puerto Rican community with a small grant from or financial barriers, all residents of Miami-Dade Valerie Bihet Agency will ensure they understand your vision, then Alliance Prestige Group. Since then, she has not looked the Public Health Service to establish a health clinic County are entitled to healthcare services. No patient Founder tailor-make an extraordinary event exactly how you back. Her invaluable marketing and communications in Wynwood. Over the years, Borinquen has grown will be turned away because of the inability to pay. www.thevibeagency.com envisioned. experienced coupled with a phenomenal natural to become a comprehensive Primary Health Care, Among the area’s most serious problems are high +1 305 695 7718 ability and passion for the industry quickly saw Valerie Dental and Behavioural Health Centre serving the unemployment, inadequate housing, inadequate [email protected] Over the years, The V!BE Agency has been responsible scooping awards such as being named “Event Planner diverse population of Miami-Dade County. transportation, high levels of crime, language for executing groundbreaking events and public of the Year” by BizBash Florida in 2007. barriers and the health related problems most often relations initiatives in North America, Mexico, South Today Borinquen has six locations across Miami- associated with poverty. Borinquen Health Care Africa and the Caribbean. Valerie and her team have As V!BE Director, Valerie leads her diverse team Dade County that offer a variety of medical services Center Inc., provides primary healthcare services Over the years, The V!BE Agency created memorable occasions for clients such as Audi, through her guidance, artistic vision, commitment Corporate LiveWire were impressed to the uninsured, underserved and culturally diverse to the underserved, and under-insured population has been responsible for executing Dior, L’Oreal, Giorgio Armani, Ubisoft, BMI Records and to excellence, and most importantly, her flair for with Borinquen’s inclusive policies population that makes up this unique region. of Miami-Dade County. Their target population groundbreaking events and public President Jimmy Carter. understanding each of her clients’ needs. While – regardless of race, gender, religion Borinquen offers a Sliding Fee Discount Program consists primarily of Hispanics, Haitians, and African- relations initiatives in North utilising a strong list of reputable vendors, Valerie or financial barriers, all residents of for the uninsured and accepts most Insurance Plans Americans, who have long been and are under- America, Mexico, South Africa The Corporate LiveWire judges panel were and her team produced over 60 successful events Miami-Dade County are entitled to including Medicaid and Medicare. represented. Their HIV testing, as well as screening for and the Caribbean. particularly impressed with the way The V!BE Agency last year, and continue to meet and exceed clients’ healthcare services. other STDs, is free and convenient. follows the industry trends and developments in expectations with multicultural panache, meticulous The centre provides a comprehensive range of health order to enhance the guest experience. This has been event planning strategies, together with cost- and social services, including internal medicine, Borinquen Health Care Center Inc also offers a diverse seen in 2016 through the incorporation of the latest effective solutions. HIV, paediatrics, adolescent care, obstetrics and range of classes, including breastfeeding, childbirth, technology such as video mapping to help visualise gynaecology (including deliveries), family planning, diabetes, first aid, CPR, interconceptional counselling, and share ideas during the planning process. The V!BE healthy start, nutrition advice, dental health, parenting, smoking cessation, psychosocial Agency also monitor the newest and best venues behavioural health, psychiatry, substance abuse, counselling, nutrition counselling and infant car carefully such as the recently reopened Ritz Paris and case management, prevention education, podiatry, seat check-ups, demonstrating expertise across a luxury hotel and venue The Ned, London. It has also optometry, speech language and communication spectrum of health-related matters, all conducted by allowed The V!BE Agency to introduce quirky touches disorders treatments (performed by Apex, a friendly and exceptionally informed team of staff.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 The Americas
Real Estate Broker Excellence in Business Support & Economic Development
Michael Saunders & Company Florida, USA The Burson Center Georgia, USA
Clients and customers of Michael Saunders & Company provides its clients with an all-encompassing guide Having launched operations in July 2006, the Burson amongst those living in West Georgia. are afforded the most comprehensive range of real to the diverse range of lifestyle options on offer Center has launched several businesses and has estate services in the Southwest Florida marketplace. in Southwest Florida. From long walks on sandy seen them thrive into highly successful companies The team at Corporate LiveWire commended the These include mortgage, title and relocation services, beaches to city living, Michael Saunders & Company thanks to their incubation services. The Burson excellent work The Burson Center has done and a commercial real estate division and full service rental has all possible options catered for, and can happily Center focuses on the development of information the boost it has had on the local economy; of the and property management capabilities. Its in-house show clients properties which suit the needs of technology, advanced manufacturing, healthcare 124 businesses they have incubated in the last ten Michael Saunders marketing and technology divisions have received each individual. Donna Armstrong-Lackey, EDFP (L) and business service companies. years, more than 81% are still in operation today, Founder & Chief Executive Officer numerous local, national and international awards for Senior Vice President having created 815 jobs and over $71 million in www.michaelsaunders.com its property marketing and website, which was voted Corporate LiveWire also admired how the company Lauren Holverson, MBA (R) With their prime location in Carrolton, Georgia, the capital investment. The Corporate LiveWire team +1 941 953 7900 #1 Real Estate website by industry expert, RealTrends. has abided by its solid core values, which have Incubator Manager Burson Center has access to two excellent schools: further admired the work The Burson Center does informed each business decision for 40 years. CEO www.bursoncenter.com the University of West Georgia and West Georgia with around 250 other businesses in the area for Now celebrating its 40th year, Michael Saunders & Michael Saunders saw a gap in the market in 1976, and +1 678 890 2333 Technical College, to facilitate business growth. both fledgling start-ups and larger, well-established Company has grown from a single office into a network decided to combine local real estate with exceptional [email protected] brands, proving the versatility in their services. of 24 full-service real estate offices—with more than customer service. The panel was particularly The Burson Center’s work is complemented by their CEO Michael Saunders saw a gap 650 agents and nearly 200 staff members spanning impressed with the strong client relationships the regular talks and events which assist growth in a The Corporate LiveWire team especially admired in the market in 1976, and decided the Gulf Coast region from Bradenton to Boca Grande. company has fostered, and this level of attentive The Corporate LiveWire team especially range of relevant business fields: staff are on hand The Burson Center’s new venture in the shape of The to combine local real estate with service is something Michael Saunders & Company admired The Burson Center’s new every Thursday to assist with general computer Tinker’s Box, scheduled for opening in June 2017; exceptional customer service. Powerful international brokerage affiliations— still champions – as seen in their array of testimonials venture in the shape of The Tinker’s issues, and creative discussions are available courtesy available for use via membership only, the Tinker’s including Christie’s International Real Estate, Leading which express satisfaction from a number of clients. Box, scheduled for opening in June 2017; of Lauren Holverson about those looking to venture Box will be open to inventors and businesses in Real Estate Companies of the World, Luxury Portfolio available for use via membership only, out into online retail. Since its inception, The Center the area which otherwise may not have access, or International and Mayfair International Realty extend With sales that topped more than $2.7 billion in 2015, the Tinker’s Box will be open to inventors has hosted more than 20,000 visitors for over 3,100 be able to afford, cutting edge technology such as the company’s message to qualified buyers globally, Michael Saunders & Company is the largest-selling seminars, expos, and programs. 3D printers. The panel of judges applauded Donna ensuring the broadest possible exposure for their brokerage in all price ranges throughout Southwest and businesses in the area which in recognising that the face of business in the 21st sellers’ properties. Florida; and is ranked 47th largest in dollar volume otherwise may not have access The success of the Burson Center is also due to century is changing; as we enter the Fourth Industrial according to the latest RealTrends 500 Survey of the Donna Armstrong-Lackey’s own accomplishments Revolution, it is all the more vital that technology Michael Saunders & Company stood out to the 500 largest brokerages in the U.S. Locally focused as an entrepreneur; having increased occupancy businesses are given the facilities they need to Corporate LiveWire team for its holistic approach to and independently owned and operated, it is also by nearly 100% in her first year in the Center, Lackey thrive, and Corporate LiveWire commend The Buson real estate; to the company, a house is more than just listed among the 35 Most Influential Realtors in luxury has built strong relationships with the surrounding Center for facilitating these changes. a home, it is a way of life. The Florida-based company real estate. community, marketing the programme heavily
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 The Americas
Innovation in Technology Management Services Excellence in Industrial Automation Services
CrossCom Illinois, USA Gasper Engineering, Inc. Indiana, USA
CrossCom delivers comprehensive end-user services demonstrating throughout his career the ability Gasper Engineering, Inc. was established in 1999 by Keeping true to their promise “If You’re Not Happy, solutions for geographically dispersed enterprises to develop exceptionally creative strategies and Steve Gasper. Since then it has steadily established We’re Not Done” safety, customer satisfaction, in the retail, automotive, grocery, hospitality and solutions necessary to achieve demanding goals. great working relationships with an ever increasing quality design and quality fabrication has been at restaurant sectors. From their corporate offices in He is extraordinarily disciplined in driving necessary customer base, growing to become a worldwide the forefront of their business and continue to be top Chicago, Illinois, the support desk in Tulsa, Oklahoma change throughout the organisation, as well as provider of Industrial Automated Services. priorities for Gasper Engineering. and the logistics team base in Memphis, Tennessee, having a keen understanding of the drivers of The company also has close links and great working Greg Miller CrossCom serve over 120 companies in over 100,000 value in a business and the know-how to skillfully Steve Gasper relationships with fellow systems integrators and Although they feel that they have been blessed President & Chief Executive Officer locations. Their services have been specifically deploy them. Founder & President machine builders. with the rare opportunity to be at the forefront of www.crosscom.com designed and optimised over 35 years to solve the www.gasperengineering.com Industrial Automation and get the privilege of +1 800 933 9203 problems unique to large scale environments, such Greg earned a Ph.D. in Business Administration +1 812 525 0265 Gasper Engineering, Inc. is capable of handling helping their customers bring new products to the [email protected] as the varying infrastructures of both surroundings from Oklahoma State University. He is also an [email protected] custom automation industrial needs. The team will market, they also realise that safety, in the industrial and technology despite the commonality of WAN alumnus of the Harvard Business School’s Advanced design and build a complete automated assembly environment, is not to be taken lightly and is indeed networks, on-site servers, workstations and Point of Management Program and holds an MBA from line or simply add a single sensor to an existing their number one priority. They pride themselves on Sale terminals. Throughout the process, Technology The Keller Graduate School of Management, with machine. Whether they are creating a multi-million the fact that they have never had any serious injuries Their services have been specifically Rollouts, Staging & Configuration, Depot Repair, a focus on Telecommunications Management. Keeping true to their promise dollar, fully automated assembly line with robots, or claims since their inception in 1999. designed and optimised over 35 and Life Cycle Maintenance, CrossCom leverages an Alongside his academic achievements, he is a third “If You’re Not Happy, We’re test cells, servo’s, etc., or simply modifying existing years to solve the problems unique integrated program to increase technology asset life generation member of the United States Armed Not Done” safety, customer equipment, Gasper will likely be able to assist Behind safety, is customer satisfaction. With each to large scale environments, such as and reduce overall cost. Forces and the American Legion. In his spare time, satisfaction, quality design and you in automating the manufacturing process or opportunity provided to them, to create a unique the varying infrastructures of both Greg is an avid runner, having completed over 40 quality fabrication has been at the your product. piece of equipment or automation, they make every surroundings and technology despite Greg Miller is the President and CEO of CrossCom, marathons and ultra-marathons including the forefront of their business effort possible to provide each customer with an where he has gained an advantage in the Boston Marathon, the Leadville 100 mile trail run, and Gasper Engineering, Inc. strives each day to become ideal machine based on that particular individual the commonality of WAN networks, competitive field of data installation and point- twice receiving silver buckles by competing in the more efficient in achieving the tasks at hand. customer’s wants and needs. This approach to on-site servers, workstations and of-sale infrastructure for Fortune 100 global Mohican 100 mile trail USATF national championship The programmers have 15-20 years’ experience Industrial Automation Solutions has lead them to Point of Sale terminals. retailers. Through process efficiency, technology race. In 2012, he was a top 10 finisher of the Midwest individually, and are well skilled at most PLC’s, maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction innovation and rigorous execution, he has Grand Slam of Ultra-Running. The Midwest Grand including Allen-Bradley, Modicon, OMRON, Siemens, and has lead to approximately 90% of their business successfully led CrossCom to become a market Slam requires athletes to successfully complete four Mitsubishi, etc. The team are particularly well each year being from return customers. They also leader. He has over 30 years of entrepreneurship designated 100 mile races over three months during experienced at integrating Operator Interfaces. accept approximately 10% new customer growth and executive management experience with the same calendar year. each year. national middle-market service companies,
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 The Americas
RESIDENTIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER Innovation in Braille Technology Research
Axiom Technologies LLC Maine, USA National Braille Press Boston, Ma, USA
Imagine not having an Internet connection at your on how to leverage the Internet and the online tools National Braille Press (NBP) is a non-profit braille of the NBP President, Brian Mac Donald, and the rest home. In the United States there are 47 million homes available to help people enrich their lives or business. publisher and producer of braille products for the of the company to make braille more innovative. that lack Broadband, worldwide that number soars to a blind and visually impaired. Located in Boston, The panel of judges were particularly impressed whopping 4.2 billion. Axiom has a proven ability to shape rural deployment NBP is one of the oldest operating braille printing by the array of inventive products that have been strategies, while driving innovative thinking. Over the and publishing houses in the USA, with customers developed at the Center for Braille Innovation, Axiom believes that every connection counts past decade, they have designed and constructed worldwide. Founded in 1927, NBP supports a lifetime and applauded NBP’s notable list of partners and Susan Corbett and has a team of pioneers, technologists and more than 100 access points connecting more than Brian A. Mac Donald of opportunity for blind children through braille volunteers: organisations such as Google and IBM Chief Executive Officer teachers that are connecting remote rural citizens 2,500sqmi in one of America’s most challenging President literacy, and provides access to information for have contributed to these life-changing products. www.connectwithaxiom.com and isolated communities to the Internet, bridging terrains, rural Maine. Axiom is working to provide www.nbp.org the blind community to maintain independence Corporate LiveWire applauded NBP’s revolutionary +1 207 255 0679 what is increasingly becoming a digital divide that is these proven rural deployment solutions across Maine, +1 617 425 2416 throughout their lives. full-page tablet device that started development [email protected] exasperating economic and social disparities. Axiom America, and around the world. They continue to [email protected] in 2011; they are working alongside top universities believes that broadband access is vital to today’s digital innovate and use a combination of solutions including NBP is the only organisation in the USA that such as M.I.T., Carnegie Mellon and the University of age to create and sustain jobs, to ensure Homeland fiber, wireless, DSL, and TV white space. specialises in producing original braille books Michigan to create a full-page tactile graphic. security, and provide equal opportunity, healthcare written by blind authors expressly for blind people, Corporate LiveWire was impressed and education to all. Axiom distinguishes itself from other company’s The panel of judges wanted to including recent technology publications Getting The panel of judges wanted to celebrate NBP’s multi with Axiom’s differentiated service and in this field due to the way it constantly strives to celebrate NBP’s multi award-winning Started with Android, and iOS 10 Without the Eye. award-winning achievements; in an increasingly how committed they appeared to be in The company strives to create economic opportunities be innovative in order to provide its partners and achievements; in an increasingly digital digital world, it is vital that the blind and partially fulfilling their goal of revolutionising the for everyone and to advance rural telecommunication customers the very best service. Corporate LiveWire world, it is vital that the blind and NBP works tirelessly to ensure that blind people sighted are included. With over 10 million people industry and therefore improving their models that are sustainable, scalable, and replicable. was impressed with Axiom’s differentiated service partially sighted are included. have the same access to information as sighted in the US reported as blind or partially sighted, customer’s quality of life Axiom is working to deliver critical broadband services and how committed they appeared to be in fulfilling people. For that reason, Brian Mac Donald founded NBP endeavours to empower those suffering with to these rural communities and connect them to their goal of revolutionizing the industry and therefore the Center for Braille Innovation, to provide access their sight to to actively engage in work, family, and each other and to the world. By connecting rural improving their customer’s quality of life. The judges to the digital world through affordable e-braille community affairs. communities, Axiom provides far more than speedy particularly admired Axiom’s ‘Axiom&Me’ service, technologies: “We want blind and low vision people to broadband — it is a tool which can aid people’s which further demonstrates Axiom’s commitment have the same access to the IoT, so that they can be fully In 2016 NBP launched the b2g® a portable, Android livelihoods, education, and well-being. One of their to their customers. By providing a holistic approach integrated into today’s digital world, with affordable braille tablet for the blind. The b2g® costs thousands differentiators in the market place is being known both to customers to access their bills, mail and technical e-braille products that help them compete in school of dollars less than competitors, and it has more nationally and internationally for its Digital Inclusion/ support, Axiom is able to help all their clients no matter and the workplace.” flexibility than traditional braille displays because of Digital Literacy program which has educated how remote, and can troubleshoot from a distance. its open source design with a user interface that is thousands of citizens and hundreds of businesses The team at Corporate LiveWire admired the work intuitive and logical.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 The Americas
Excellence in Immigration Law Excellence in Leadership Development Consultancy Services
Fakhoury Global Immigration Michigan, USA Brunzell Consulting Minnesota, USA
For the past 20 years, Fakhoury Global Immigration although they may specialise in representing Founded in 2001 by Barbara J. Brunzell, Brunzell The team at Corporate LiveWire were impressed with (FGI) has specialised in U.S. and global business- industries including Healthcare and Information Consulting is a firm dedicated to helping clients the array of facilities Brunzell Consulting offers in order based immigration. The firm’s client list consists of the Technology, the changing face of immigration law solve their business problems by developing high to transform teams and rejuvenate businesses. The world’s most innovative brands ranging from the has seen the company branch out and represent all performance teams and leaders. panel of judges wanted to particularly commend the automotive, IT, engineering, and health care industries. industries, including arts and entertainment and the hard work of company founder Barbara Brunzell, as it pharmaceutical industry. Brunzell Consulting uses a personal and tailored is her dedication in helping clients solve their business Rami D. Fakhoury FGI’s global staff is comprised of over 100 attorneys, Barbara Brunzell process specific to each client’s goals and needs. problems by developing high performance teams that Director paralegals and immigration consultants that are The panel of judges further commended FGI’s President Specifically, the consultancy firm helps clients become has resulted in the Minnesota-based firm thriving. Her www.fakhouryglobal.com equipped with the resources and expertise to effectively new venture in the shape of an established global www.brunzellconsulting.com the leader who takes their business and teams to vast operational and coaching expertise is evident +1 248 643 4907 deal with any immigration matter. To accommodate immigration division: Fakhoury Global Immigration +1 651 699 9036 the next level of success, as well as create cohesive through her Group Facilitation Service, in which [email protected] the firm’s growth and to service its clients across time Services. Corporate LiveWire appreciated how this [email protected] teams that bring out the best ideas in each other. Barbara’s finely-tuned listening abilities, her talent zones, FGI has expanded from its Midwest headquarters branch provides information, guidance and assistance Brunzell Consulting fundamentally builds a culture that for picking out vital nuggets of information, and her to four additional global locations consisting of India, on immigration matters for the international movement motivates and coaches teams to a shared success. organisational skills, make her uniquely suited to help California, Colorado, and New York. and relocation of employees to and between a client’s company, no matter the issue. Her abilities in Corporate LiveWire appreciated countries worldwide. The panel of judges thought The panel of judges wanted to To Brunzell Consulting, however, leadership this role are reflected in the stellar testimonials: with how this branch provides Since its inception in 1997, FGI has provided its clients this service went above and beyond what was usually particularly commend the hard work of development is not just about process; it is about guests quoting that Barbara is ‘deeply-skilled’ and ‘a information, guidance and with comprehensive global legal immigration services. seen in law firms specialising in immigration law, with company founder Barbara Brunzell, as it working with someone who can bring forth the best pleasure to work with.’ assistance on immigration matters The company boasts expedient service, leading Fakhoury Global assisting in the preparation and filing is her dedication in helping clients solve of clients’ leaders and teams, allowing breakthroughs for the international movement technology and an extensive legal network in order of business visitor visas, temporary work and residence their business problems by developing that would not otherwise be possible. It is about Brunzell Consulting works with leaders from Fortune and relocation of employees to and to makes them the most efficient, productive and permits and entry visas for over 100 countries. high performance teams that has resulted working with a trusted advisor who can provide clients 500 companies, start-up companies, nonprofit compliant firm in the field of immigration law. with insights, skills, and results that become beneficial organizations, and government organisations, always between countries worldwide. in the Minnesota-based firm thriving. FGI distinguishes itself from traditional immigration for a lifetime. focusing on leadership goals that can be measured Corporate LiveWire were impressed by the team at law firms through the application of technology- and celebrated when achieved. FGI in their endeavours to become their clients’ single driven solutions and Six Sigma processes. The firm and The firm builds the kind of cohesive team that allows solution for all global visa and immigration matters. The its attorneys have received multiple awards such as the great ideas to flourish. When everyone knows how panel of judges applauded how FGI understood that AV ranking from Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers to work together and support each other, it can only the area of immigration and nationality law is a complex 2016, Who’s Who Legal, and U.S. News 2016. All of these enhance the success of the company, and their expert and ever-changing regulatory environment, and awards recognise outstanding legal thinking, high consultants give teams the specific tools they need to therefore has tailored their services to fit accordingly: ethical standards, and excellent results. become a more integrated unit.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 The Americas
Innovation in Strategic Business Development Services Funeral Home of the Year
studio503 Minnesota, USA Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium New Hampshire, USA
Founded in 2003, studio503 is unlike typical The team at studio503 impressed Corporate A fourth-generation family business, in operation for arrangements after a loss; and, for peace of mind. The consulting, marketing, or rep firms as they combine LiveWire for their exhaustive list of strategic services more than 100 years, Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Phaneuf ethos believes the opportunity to arrange all of these components to create a complete global on offer; in addition to their excellent strategic Crematorium is a leader in its industry, guaranteeing your own funeral is a beautiful and tender gift that business development organisation. Challenging account management, which is open to both well- compassionate service that celebrates the life of a a client can give their family after they have passed conventional paradigms regarding excellence and established companies and new product lines, loved one. Phaneuf offers caring and personalised away. innovation, studio503 set out to redefine business, the panel of judges admired their work in Strategic ceremonies in both burial and cremations as well as a Michael Walters strategy, and execution to ultimately foster business Consulting. studio503’s work in this field helps bridge Arthur O. (Buddy) Phaneuf range of pre-planning services. The team at Corporate LiveWire were impressed at Founder growth, reshape performance and set new standards. the field for companies who have found what has Director how expertly and sensitively Phaneuf handled their www.studio503.com worked for them previously is not satisfying today’s www.phaneuf.net Phaneuf believes that celebrating someone’s life and business, which is often very emotional. The panel +1 612 940 9794 Companies today are expected to not only provide demands. The Minneapolis-based company’s wide +1 603 625 5778 passing should simultaneously honour the dead and of judges particularly admired the people-focused [email protected] a good product, but to manage all aspects of variety of techniques often allows for them to help, [email protected] commemorate the life they lived. This funeral home approach to their business, ensuring their customers bringing it to market including supply chain, logistics, regardless of the situation; from slight adjustments to specialises in creating and arranging ceremonies that are at the heart of each service. This is evident through vendor managed inventory, merchandising analysis, a company’s products, mindsets or processes, to total are as unique as the people they honour. Full military their training process when hiring staff: the team’s and demand planning. This becomes even more and complete rebrands leading to re-engineering honours are available to deceased who served in key focus is on ensuring each individual is passionate, The Minneapolis-based company’s wide complex when dealing internationally as standards of market strategies, studio503 have successfully The team at Corporate LiveWire the armed forces. Embellishing funeral or memorial humble and authentic in their approach. Corporate variety of techniques often allows for and compliance expectation levels are often vastly implemented these changes to company structures. were impressed at how expertly services with video vignettes is just one example of LiveWire applauded their endeavours in remaining them to help, regardless of the situation; different between continents and countries. This is Their proven excellence in this field is evident through and sensitively Phaneuf handled the way the team at Phaneuf works to help families current and up-to-date to developing popular trends from slight adjustments to a company’s where studio503 thrives, to consolidate these efforts their work with a range of companies; in some cases, their business, which is often tell the story of their loved one. The team works to in funeral services, whilst at the same time, not losing products, mindsets or processes, to total to make these often difficult and over-complicated studio503 have aided in building multi-million dollar very emotional. create a service that is truly unique – eager to hear their traditional touch – their website, blog and social and complete rebrands leading to processes manageable. accounts through service and brand positioning. their clients’ ideas, even if they do not immediately media presence allows them to monitor these trends re-engineering of market strategies seem possible. Phaneuf will advise and endeavour to and help people get what they want from their loved studio503’s passion for developing lasting, profitable studio503’s partners range from small businesses get as close as possible in order to provide something one’s funeral. relationships begins with their devotion to doing with existing retail sales to large organisations striving extra special for each client, resulting in personal and what’s right, with the strategic foresight to understand to expand globally. Their core practice is built on meaningful send-offs for a family’s loved one. the why behind the when and how. Their results and integrating with their vendor partners on all levels, performance have established new vendor standards from executive strategy to supply chain management, In addition to this, Phaneuf works with individuals with many large multi-national retailers, including with an ultimate mission to optimise and calibrate to pre-plan their funeral services. People pre-plan Wal-Mart, Office Depot, Staples, OfficeMax, Walgreens operations and ensure corporate strategic initiatives for a number of reasons: to ensure their wishes are and Target stores. are implemented and achieved. known; to spare their survivors the stress of making
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 The Americas
Excellence in Investment Management Executive Recruitment Innovation in Specialist Communication Services
MJE Advisors New Jersey, USA Sacred Wind Communications New Mexico, USA
MJE Advisors is a leading source of top talent for the The team at Corporate LiveWire were impressed with www.sacredwindcommunications.com Sacred Wind Communications, Inc. is a privately tribe to operate it. Since then, the company has won asset management industry. Specialising in searches MJE Advisors efficiency when it came to identifying +1 877 722 3393 owned telecommunications company dedicated to contracts to deliver broadband services to a number for Institutional Asset Managers, Mutual Funds and the right candidates for high-powered management provide basic and advanced services to underserved of schools and has built networks to reach other Hedge Funds, MJE uses their deep rooted relationships roles. The panel of judges particularly admired the rural, mainly tribal, areas in the American Southwest. communities which are currently not being served. to execute successful placement for its client firms company’s four-pronged approach when searching nationally. Their highly experienced team has an for suitable candidates; MJE Advisors strong industry The company began operations in late 2006 on Corporate LiveWire admired Sacred Wind’s attempts to Barry Emen extensive understanding of senior level positions relationships with executive level professionals ensure Navajo Tribal lands in New Mexico where less than 30% provide customers of Rural America with high-quality President across the industry, including Finance, Accounting and the widest pool of applicants, whilst the company’s of households had access to basic telephone service telecommunication services. The panel of judges www.mjeadvisors.com Operations, Compliance, Tax, plus Sales, Distribution and constant ‘Candidate In-Flows’ means that this pool is and where broadband service did not exist. admired how this is achieved using economically +1 973 765 9400 Marketing. MJE’s dedicated team approach provides a constantly refreshed to ensure their clients have access viable methods in order to provide these communities [email protected] superior level of service to their clients and allows them to a variety of high quality professionals. The company founder, John W. Badal, started the with more stability. to execute assignments with speed and precision. company from scratch by leasing facilities and Corporate LiveWire further commended MJE Advisors contracting labour from other companies while his The team at Corporate LiveWire were particularly Their core expertise is varied for a range of management thorough Evaluation process – their senior recruiters’ team built a new infrastructure and trained new impressed with how their technological advancements The team at Corporate LiveWire positions, and can supervise and advise people on previous experience in interviewing and partnering The team Corporate LiveWire were hires. John had had a plethora of experience in this do not encroach too heavily upon previously were impressed with MJE Advisors areas such as Fund Accounting, Institutional Sales to thousands of investment industry executives allows particularly impressed with how their field, having previously retired .from AT&T, and had established Navago customs, and instead reinforce the efficiency when it came to identifying more general inquiries. them to provide clients with a detailed description of technological advancements do not served as the state President of Qwest Corporation in values which they hold important to them. the right candidates for high-powered an applicant’s professional attributes when advising encroach too heavily upon previously New Mexico. management roles. The New Jersey-based company is comprised of a them on selecting the right talent for their industry. established Navago customs, and instead The panel of judges further commended Sacred sharp professional team with a combined 40 years of reinforce the values which they hold Operating in areas equivalent to the size of small Wind’s ethos of a large company structure, echoing experience between them. MJE Advisors’ success over Over the last few years, MJE Advisors have developed important to them. countries, Sacred Wind uses a mix of landline and that of a Fortune 500 background and calibre, but the last 20 years has been attributed to this team’s high additional capabilities to expand their core executive wireless technologies and possesses one of the largest paired with its small company size. Its small company quality work. Their skills provide their clients with a search to better serve the needs of their clients. The fixed wireless networks in the U.S. The company has status and outside-the-box orientation when it comes unique combination between specialisation and team future looks promising for MJE, as they maintain the recently embarked on a solar-powered broadband to selecting the appropriate technologies to serve integration; this pioneering approach has allowed the high integrity and professionalism as they did when project to meet the needs of hundreds of Navajo their customers, can actually deliver more than other team to identify candidates in a more efficient manner, MJE first established their services. The company hope households that lack electric power to the home. out-of-state counterparts. choosing applicants who possess the right experience, to further expand their global network of resources Sacred Wind began to expand its reach in 2012, skills and insider knowledge to provide a positive and and relationships, and establish themselves firmly as building a fibre optic to fixed wireless broadband Sacred Wind has expanded from six employees to 42, lasting impact on their client’s business. market leaders. network for another tribe and training members of the and has grown its revenues to above $15,000,000.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 The Americas
Best in Audio Retrieval Services Best in Business Plumbing Services
Trusted Data Solutions (TDS) New York, USA Bluewater Plumbing & Heating Inc New York, USA
Trusted Data Solutions (TDS) is the leading provider “Best in Audio Retrieval Services” TDS impressed Bluewater serves a wide range of clients from all Bluewater has expanded more than 150% in the past of backup tape restoration, email archive migration, the panel of judges at Corporate LiveWire with walks of life, from single restaurateurs to some of the five years and projects it will grow another 150-200% and audio tape conversion services. The company their innovative solutions in audio retrieval. The largest medical service providers in the world. Roger in the next 5 years. Today, Bluewater partners with hereby empowers effective data management in New York based company was further commended A. Macaluso, Founder and CEO, established the firm some of the largest construction companies in their support of litigation, compliance, risk management, by Corporate LiveWire for its holistic approach in using the $2,500 deposit from the firm’s first project market to provide one of mankind’s most basic needs. data migration, disaster recovery, and beyond. supplying solutions; with over 20 years’ experience and has built Bluewater into the strong competitor in Chris Clark in this field, TDS approaches each client with Roger A. Macaluso the New York City market that it is today. Corporate LiveWire were impressed with Bluewater’s President & Chief Executive Officer The TDS team includes leading innovators with consultative and advisory guidance to supply their Founder & Chief Executive Officer solid foundation of hard work, honesty and www.tdsllc.com decades of experience across multiple facilities customer with the appropriate solution. Customer www.plumbing4nyc.com Mr. Macaluso has over 20 years in the plumbing attentiveness of clients which underpins every +1 212 679 7600 in the US, Europe and Asia and has applied their focus is at the heart of work at TDS, and their team +1 866 763 5302 and heating industry, and has worked exclusively in project in which they undertake. The panel of [email protected] proprietary solutions to assist many Fortune 500 aims for a collaborative approach by listening to their the greater New York City Area. Mr. Macaluso also judges particularly admired the efficiency in which clients in North America, EMEA and APAC. customer’s needs and providing a cost-effective and serves as a consultant to engineers, builders, general Bluewater can promise clients; their team of efficient service to resolve the issue. contractors and developers. experienced plumbers and engineers arrive to TDS’s audio services deliver restoration and the issue promptly and can get the work done TDS impressed the panel of judges conversion of voice recordings and associated TDS’ ethics and integrity results in each of the Corporate LiveWire were impressed Roger always had a sense he wanted to be a business without causing too much disruption in the day- at Corporate LiveWire with their metadata from voice logger and voicemail systems company’s projects being completed to a high with Bluewater’s solid foundation of owner, and is continuously energised by the company to-day running of your business. Their high levels of innovative solutions in audio retrieval, such as Nice, Eyretel, RACAL, Verint, Dictaphone standard, and their previous customer’s testimonials hard work, honesty and attentiveness that thrives today. Roger attributes this growth to training are combined with advanced, cutting-edge which has resulted in the company and others. Their non-native reliable and auditable are evidence of TDS’ pioneering work – with partners of clients which underpins every ‘good people, good process, and a great product.’ technology in order to insure that every project is having an increasingly global presence. techniques can be applied at scale with great recognizing tremendous value. project in which they undertake. performed to industry standards. efficiencies, allowing companies to migrate vast ‘When we first start working with a new client, the quantities of voice data accurately and defensibly Unparalleled experience, a commitment to first step is to truly understand the client as well The panel of judges further applauded the extensive into .wav, .mp3 and other open, searchable formats excellence, project management and reporting as their needs and expectations. This allows us to list of contacts Bluewater has established since its for migration, compliance, and litigation needs. capabilities have made TDS the trusted partner manage their expectations through the course of the inception; their list of suppliers from all across New For one project alone, TDS restored and converted of corporations, consultancies, leading electronic project and deliver what they want when they want York City ensure that Bluewater’s series of clientele over 750 million calls from backup tapes in under discovery providers and law firms, around the world. it. Explaining to the client what we need from them are guaranteed the best value, and that it is expertly six months. in order to be successful allows us the opportunity to installed with the levels of craftsmanship each be more effective and ultimately makes their project customer expects. more successful.’
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 The Americas
Excellence in Event Staffing Solutions Excellence in Insurance Services
All Aces Promotional Staffing, Inc. New York, USA USI Insurance Services New York, USA
Launched in 2007, All Aces Promotional Staffing’s main professional problem solving and her experimental USI Insurance Services began in 1994 with a single Network, Enterprise — the three key elements that goal was to assist top marketing and PR companies, techniques to create the team and logistics that are office of $6.5 million of revenue and 40 associates. set USI apart from the competition. Through USI brands, and event coordinators with high-quality event just right for each client. The team further commended Today, the company has over $1 billion of revenue ONE®, strategic, timely and effective risk management staffing and logistical solutions nationally. The company Lauren for celebrating each of her clients’ niche appeal with more than 4,400 associates in over 140 offices and benefit programs are developed in terms that believes that a well-planned event can influence – her passion and creativity, along with her network across the United States. are easy to understand and a measurable, positive consumers long-term, and strive to provide the highest of top promotional talent, results in a mutual respect economic impact is demonstrated. Lauren Raimondi quality team to make their clients’ events spectacular. and builds strong client relationships. Lauren recently Michael J. Sicard USI has served over 100,000 clients meeting their Chief Executive Officer graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small President & Chief Executive Officer property & casualty, employee benefit, personal risk USI is also proud of the deep roots it has in its www.acespromo.com The New York-based company aims to establish Businesses Program and is excited to use her knowledge www.usi.com and retirement needs nationwide. Headquartered communities. With agency offices dating back +1 646 829 1602 long- lasting relationships with their clients, valuing to boost the successes of All Aces even further. +1 914-749-8500 in Valhalla, New York, USI has more than 100 years more than 100 years in their local neighborhoods, [email protected] client satisfaction as paramount to their success. All of consulting and brokerage experience through its their teams have a passion for getting involved and Aces Promotional Staffing strives to understand the The company is always looking to improve processes acquired agencies, with local offices dating back in helping others who are in need. To foster this spirit brand identity their clients want to convey for each and the client experience, particularly through their communities as far as the late 1800s. and enthusiasm, USI created a unique and thoughtful program and event, carefully coordinating the team technology. Their talent portal allows them to manage corporate social responsibility program that aligns All Aces Promotional Staffing strives and logistics while maintaining positive relationships staff and programs in one place, creating an efficient, The combination of the Omni The company combines industry leading national with its core values and makes a positive difference to understand the brand identity with clients and staff to create a vibrant, engaging organised process from end to end. Everything is digital, Knowledge EngineTM and the Network capabilities delivered through longstanding, in the neighborhoods where associates live and work. their clients want to convey for each experience for all involved. Their unique selling point is allowing information to be seen in real-time across all of local and national resources, passionate and committed local service teams. USI marketing program and event. in their staff relationships, as each brand ambassador is internal staff and clients to be updated instantly. delivered to their clients through the stands for Understand, Service and Innovate. USI The initiative is called “USI Gives Back,“ an annual, They carefully coordinate the team hand-picked, briefed and trained to ensure each event Enterprise planning process gives USI works to Understand the specific needs of its clients, nationwide campaign where everyone comes and logistics while maintaining is of the highest quality. Happy clients begin with All Aces Promotional Staffing currently provides fundamentally different solutions, the to provide an unparalleled local Service experience, together as ONE to invest their time, talent and happy staff. event staffing support for marketing and PR firms, and to Innovate with cutting edge solutions so its treasure in local community service throughout positive relationships with clients and resources to deliver, and a process to conference coordinators, food and beverage clients can continue to invest and grow. the year – with a particular emphasis during the staff, keeping everything organised It was the work of Lauren Raimondi which made All companies, festivals, and brands looking to connect bring superior results to their clients. month of August. USI Gives Back is about saying through technology. Aces Promotional Staffing stand out to the team at their company with consumers across all industries What truly distinguishes USI as a premier middle thank you to the communities that have been so Corporate LiveWire; she equates the work she does to a throughout North America and Europe. The team market insurance brokerage and consulting firm is instrumental in helping USI grow. Since its launch, game of poker, focused on reading and understanding at All Aces Promotional Staffing won Inavero’s Best the USI ONE Advantage®, a game-changing value more than 4,400 employees have come together to each client. The panel of judges at Corporate LiveWire of Staffing Award for the past consecutive six years, proposition that delivers to clients a robust set of volunteer during USI Gives Back to assist hundreds were particularly impressed with Lauren’s excellent and Time Out New York named them the Top Temp risk management and benefit solutions with bottom of organizations and facilities helping more than style of leadership, as she combines both her skills at Staffing Agency for Marketing and Events. line financial impact. USI ONE® represents Omni, 250,000 lives annually.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 The Americas
Innovation in Communication Strategy Innovation in Insurance Distribution
Communication Strategy Group New York, USA BOLT® Solutions, Inc. New York , USA
Communication Strategy Group has been telling as well as their flagship ‘Brandtelling’ service, the BOLT® Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of digital selling insurance successfully, and is designed to brand stories for its business-to-business (B2B) company also offers public relations services, which distribution solutions to the Property and Casualty optimize the customer experience regardless of the technology, manufacturing and professional services can see the story that they have created then (P&C) insurance industry, is helping insurers transform channel they choose to engage with the carrier. This clients for over a decade. The agency’s signature shared with powerful brand allies. In addition to this, the way they sell and market products to consumers platform, therefore, makes purchasing insurance methodology, Brandtelling®, combines elements of Communication Strategy Group offers strong content and business owners. Designed to support direct- significantly easier for the consumer by combining the branding, thought, leadership, public relations and marketing in order to keep their client’s brand story to-consumer distribution, in addition to agents and technology, markets, products, people, and processes Arthur Germain (R) content marketing to yield a storytelling framework fresh by offering it through a range of platforms, Eric Gewirtzman underwriters, the innovative BOLT PlatformTM easily required to meet all of the customer’s insurance needs Principal & Chief Brandteller for sharing brand stories that can be remembered, as well as presentation services which can aid Chief Executive Officer appends to existing technology, putting customer with one easy-to-use interface. A critical differentiator Michael Simbrom (L) repeated and rewarded. clients in delivering easy to understand and repeat [email protected] data, the power of analytics, and a vast selection of of the platform is it provides customers with an array of +1 212 608 4646 Creative Director interviews and statements attributed to their brand. products in one accessible location. product choice through its vast market network. This www.boltinc.com www.communicationstrategygroup.com Communication Strategy Group realises the power It is Communication Strategy Group’s thorough positions insurers to meet more of the customer needs +1-866-997-2424 stories can have over people; stories can make approach to providing client’s efficient publicity and Empowered with a universal network of products, more of the time without taking on additional risk [email protected] people sit up and listen, put them at ease or put marketing services that mark them as outstanding the BOLT Platform boosts carrier reach by enhancing - enhancing customer acquisition and retention rates. them on high alert. The power of storytelling is amongst other companies in their field. product selection. Insurers’ gain the ability to what Communication Strategy Group can provide Corporate LiveWire also bundle their offerings with those from other carriers, Corporate LiveWire also commends BOLT® Solutions, a fledgling company, making their consumers the Based to the east of New York City on Long Island, commends BOLT® Solutions, positioning them to meet all of the customer’s needs Inc. experts for introducing a platform that can easily The team at Communication Strategy ‘heroes’ of their own stories. The Communication Communication Strategy Group was founded by Inc. experts that aim to tailor a through their channel of choice without taking on connect to their clients’ current systems, removing one Group pleased the panel at Corporate Strategy Group team is comprised of journalists, Principal & Chief Brandteller Arthur Germain. A platform experience to suit the additional risk. With the channels, tools, and products of the greatest obstacles insurers have to contend with LiveWire due to their series of services designers and strategists, who are focused on veteran business technology editor, public relations needs of a client’s customers. necessary to engage customers, insurers watch to offer their products through digital channels. offered to ensure the story their crafting your brand’s story to be both informative and professional and marketing communications acquisition and retention rates rise and revenues soar. client hopes to create is of the highest entertaining. This blend helps build confidence and executive, Arthur had spent nearly two decades For nearly 16 years, BOLT has led the industry charge trust with consumer and commercial audiences. creating and sharing editorial stories and marketing The New York-based company impressed the team toward innovative and powerful answers to the possible standard. copy when he and his team hit upon the idea of at Corporate LiveWire with their highly innovative contemporary challenges insurers face. The BOLT The team at Communication Strategy Group pleased combining elements of both into brand storytelling BOLT Platform, which has enabled many P&C insurers Platform is the only digital distribution solution the panel at Corporate LiveWire due to their series of that could deliver greater customer impact. to increase premiums, grow revenues, and enhance offering both personal and commercial insurance services offered to ensure the story their client hopes customer retention. The panel of judges particularly product lines through a universal market network. to create is of the highest possible standard. With four admired the platform’s ability to connect with back As a result, customer ratings place BOLT in the top possible options available, Communication Strategy office systems – it’s a powerful digital distribution one percent of all U.S. businesses. BOLT is an Actua Group offers a holistic approach to brand marketing; system that incorporates all of the key elements of company (Nasdaq: ACTA).
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 The Americas
Software Quality Assurance Firm of the Year Children’s Publishing Company of the Year
QA Mentor, Inc. New York, USA Twin Sisters Digital Media Ohio, USA
QA Mentor is an award-winning leading global Customers choose QA Mentor as the most economical Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand and Kim Mitzo Thompson The Corporate LiveWire panel consider Twin Sisters QA services provider headquartered in New York and cost-effective QA testing services provider, with have been children’s authors and record producers Digital Media to be a worthy winner of Children’s with eight different offices around the world. 30 different QA services, some of which are unique for over 30 years. Known as the Twin Sisters, the duo Publishing Company of the Year because of an Established in 2010 with an aim to help organisations to the company. They cover all of the world’s time have written thousands of products for children, impressive roster of achievements and contributions from various sectors improve their QA functions, zones, with QA experts who know and use over 50 including over 3,300 songs, 550 digital albums, 250 to the publishing and media industries. By utilising QA Mentor proudly boasts of having a unique different automation tools in offices across the globe. ebooks, 550 teacher resources, 15 apps, hundreds their award-winning intellectual property, product Ruslan Desyatnikov combination of 150+ offshore and onshore resources They have also built in contractual obligations for Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand of books and much more. Thousands of their expertise and innovative packaging, the duo creates Founder & Chief Executive Officer who work around the clock supporting all time defect leakages and productivity targets, ensuring Kim Mitzo Thompson physical products can be found on Amazon and best-selling, value-added products for retailers and www.qamentor.com zones. The company supports 250+ clients from a seamless and effective customer experience. www.twinsisters.com are distributed by various publishers worldwide. publishers. The company is dedicated to growing +1 800 622 2602 startups to Fortune 500 organisations within nine Our panel of judges was impressed with the Besides being authors, the fraternal twins run in new digital markets, with sales of over 50 million [email protected] different industries. company’s varied amount of services and array of two companies: Creative IP LLC and Twin Sisters albums and the RIAA Certified Recipient of a ways to engage their expert team and ensuring a IP, LLC. Both companies are dedicated to creating Platinum Album for ‘Nature Sounds’, which today QA Mentor has uniquely positioned itself in the model to meet every demand. Developed as a result and licensing exceptional products worldwide. boasts sales of over 2 million. They also have 9 Gold market by providing customisable QA testing services of their extensive experience with diverse customers, Twin Sisters’ main focus is on digital distribution of Albums, certified by the RIAA, for their Phonics, Developed as a result of their by following a hybrid approach with flexible on- all of their models take into consideration the The Corporate LiveWire panel consider all their music and book products. Classical Music, 102 Children’s Songs, Traditional extensive experience with diverse demand testing services and solutions at low prices. complexity involved in producing a successful project Twin Sisters Digital Media to be a Lullabies, Christmas Jazz, Christmas Memories, customers, all of their models take By leveraging its in-house automation solutions and that must meet both time and budget constraints. worthy winner of Children’s Publishing Karen graduated from Purdue University with Acoustic Christmas and Christmas Through the Eyes into consideration the complexity tools, including a proprietary automation framework, QA Mentor does this expertly, with superb customer Company of the Year because of an an Industrial Engineering degree and is an avid of a Child titles, which signifies sales of over 500,000 involved in producing a successful QA Mentor is able to speed up execution time and save service throughout every stage of the process. If impressive roster of achievements and scuba diver who also enjoys singing, cooking, and per album. They have been a voting member of project that must meet both time and money for clients. This process also creates a tailor- any model doesn’t fit your needs, they are willing contributions to the publishing and volunteering. She is also the proud mother of Tyler NARAS – Grammy Awards for 25 years, and the budget constraints. made solution for each client based on their specific to develop a tailor-made arrangement to suit your media industries. Hilderbrand who is a fitness model, personal trainer recipient of over 170 national awards for educational budget and technology needs. The proprietary business, with complete confidence that you will be and nutritionist. Kim graduated from The University of excellence, creativity, play value and classroom and automation framework methodology alone includes happy with the results. Akron with a Master’s Degree in ‘Integrating the Arts family fun. the choice of 50 different automation testing tools in the Elementary School Curriculum’. Her teaching and solutions to ensure that the right one is selected degree has allowed her to create educational and for a client’s specific needs. With the acquisition of a inspirational products for children worldwide. French test automation tool development company, Kim enjoys sports, especially basketball, writing books QA Mentor now has their own test management for children, cooking, and being a mother to her three platform as well, QACoverage. children: Austin, Morgan and Bailey.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 The Americas
Innovation in Fostering Solutions Excellence in Corporate Event Marketing
Bridge Meadows Portland, OR, USA Corporate Dimensions Pennsylvania, USA
Founded in 2005, and welcoming home their transitioning out of foster care without a permanent Judy Geriot is a 25 year veteran of the meetings and creation of Corporate Dimensions in the year 2000. first residents in 2011, Bridge Meadows develops family connection. events industry having worked in virtually every With Corporate Dimensions, Judy knew that bringing and sustains intentional, intergenerational facet of the industry. Judy brought expertise in CAD all of those disciplines under one roof would provide neighbourhoods for former foster youth, adoptive The Corporate LiveWire judging panel was design and Event Sketch to the Philadelphia Region. clients with a distinct advantage. families and low-income elders, building place, particularly impressed with the way in which Bridge This capability gained her wide range recognition permanence and purpose one community at a Meadows looks beyond simply pairing children and she became known for her event design Every face to face encounter is a unique opportunity Derenda Schubert, Ph.D time. Children move from the instability of foster with families and instead focuses on building Judy Geriot work. Judy was elected by her peers and served as to change how people think and feel about your Executive Director care placements to permanent homes and families. intergenerational communities to support the President President of the International Special Events Society brand. Corporate Dimensions’ mission is to help www.bridgemeadows.org Adoptive parents receive essential resources, growth and development of all parties involved. www.CDLEvents.com for the Philadelphia Region in 1999. clients take advantage of every personal encounter +1 503 953 1100 guidance and social support. Low-income elders Our judge, Jake Powers commented: “The way +1 610 891 9920 with an organisation’s employees, customers and [email protected] each contribute 100 hours per quarter in service Bridge Meadows operates completely revolutionises [email protected] She served as Executive Vice President for one of investors to create lasting business relationships. to the community, and find renewed meaning and how children exit foster care. The success rates are the premier event strategy and event management purpose in their daily lives. significantly higher than those children exiting foster firms, soon becoming nationally recognised for her Corporate Dimensions has had the privilege of care under the traditional manner and I truly believe talents as an executive producer and strategic event producing a diverse array of events for clients, The Corporate LiveWire judging Located in Portland, Oregon, Bridge Meadows is that before long this method will be the norm rather Every face to face encounter is a unique marketer. including user group conferences, product launches, panel was particularly impressed with the only intentional, intergenerational housing than the exception. As a lover of children, I think it opportunity to change how people think sales meetings, road shows, partner and alliance the way in which Bridge Meadows community of its kind in the region, and the is really important to recognise the efforts of Bridge and feel about your brand. Corporate Judy noticed a gap in companies delivering services conferences, client conferences and industry trade looks beyond simply pairing children first one in the US in an urban setting. Working Meadows for its innovative fostering solutions.” Dimensions’ mission is to help clients for meetings, events and trade shows, in that no shows. Since 2000, Corporate Dimensions produced with families and instead focuses at the intersection of child welfare, affordable take advantage of every personal single company provided comprehensive, face-to- meetings and events in virtually every major city on building intergenerational housing, health, and ageing – the Bridge Meadows Bridge Meadows now sits on the frontline of an encounter with an organisation’s face event marketing services for a range of services in North America as well as numerous countries communities to support the growth and community generates reciprocal social capital that emerging intergenerational movement recently employees, customers and investors to including video production, strategic planning, around the globe, with audiences of every size and improves quality of life for all three generations. recognised in 2014 with the Eisner Prize for content development, mobile apps, graphics support every budget. development of all parties involved. create lasting business relationships. Intergenerational Excellence; in 2015 with the or help with logistics. In September 2016, Bridge Meadows broke ground Generations United Program of Distinction Award; Corporate Dimensions has the ability to meet on a second Oregon site to replicate their first and in 2016 with the Portland Monthly Magazine Even today, there are few companies that offer one- challenges head-on with unsurpassed creativity community. At the same time, building will start Extraordinary Executive Director Light-A-Fire Award stop shopping and –more importantly – that have and professionalism. soon on New Meadows, an annex community that and the Portland Business Journal’s Oregon’s Most the creativity and logistical expertise to flawlessly will provide trauma-informed housing and support Admired Nonprofits. execute tradeshows, meetings and events. This services to foster youth, aged 18-24, who are was an important niche which evidently led to the
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 The Americas
Excellence in Regulatory Compliance Legal Services Best Female-Led IT Company
Cipperman Compliance Services Pennsylvania, USA NAJMTEK Texas, USA
Cipperman Compliance Services (“CCS”) is an At CCS, compliance is all they do. They have no Established in 2014, NAJMTEK is the innovative IT independent firm offering a third-party perspective distractions or other business to serve. The team works firm behind the revolutionary UBOOK, a powerfully on regulatory compliance. CCS grew out of Cipperman with a wide range of financial services organisations, hardware and software tool that surpasses & Company, a law firm focused exclusively on the enabling them to offer the best practice solutions today’s devices to deliver a more advanced set of investment management industry and related to your regulatory challenges. CCS delivers high- functionalities and experiences. Ubook is the first regulatory issues. CCS and/or Cipperman & Company, touch engagement and regulatory analysis utilising multi-touch, multi-language, multi-accessory and Todd Cipperman an affiliated law firm, has been providing compliance proven processes and procedures, along with Sophie Ennadi multi-function laptop. Ubook is all-in-one and fully Principal services since 2004. The firm was founded by Todd delivering a high degree of compliance independence Chief Executive Officer customisable. It perfectly fits all your communication www.cipperman.com Cipperman, who has 25 years’ experience in the and accountability. www.najmtek.com and device input needs, regardless of language, and +1 610 329 7598 investment management industry, including service +1 713 357 9523 supports the Internet of Things. Ubook is a powerful a man does. I always kept to the way I was and felt [email protected] as General Counsel of SEI Investments and extensive CCS ensures that every client is in the know and in [email protected] learning tool, useful for children with dyslexia as comfortable with, trusting my intuition, and trusting private practice experience with major law firms. control of their compliance program. Transparency and well as for children with other disabilities such as myself. And this is what helped me to be where I a high-touch client service model are the key drivers of autism, deaf, visual impairment, and even for injured am today.’ She hopes to be an example for the next CCS provides managed compliance services to their successful working relationship with clients. veterans who require extra assistance. generation of girls. All of the professionals have alternative investments, including hedge and private Our judges were impressed with the worked for major asset equity funds, as well as registered funds and money What impressed Corporate LiveWire is the extensive combined experience of the management Sophie, who founded the firm and has been CEO Ultimately NAJMTEK changes the way users interact management firms, law firms, managers. CCS is the industry leader of compliance previous experience that the team at CCS brings to team, with 30 years of entrepreneurship, since the beginning, has a quality engineering with their technology as they participate in and regulatory agencies or other outsourcing. With 80-plus domestic and international the table. All of the professionals have worked for 12 years of product development, 13 years background with strong experience in both the car contribute to the world. Ubook offers a social service providers to the asset relationships, services delivered include: acting as major asset management firms, law firms, regulatory of team management and 11 years of industry and education. She has managed project benefit which Sophie is particularly proud of, such management industry. the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), through agencies or other service providers to the asset engineering experience inter laboratories across Europe, and has worked as helping millions of people to feel and learn better. to providing a team of resources that executes and management industry. Everyone is an expert in the with well-known brands to create and implement She believes that NAJMTEK will truly change the delivers compliance support. financial services industry as well as knowing the law new test methods, which are still used today. When world, one life at a time, and that the only limitation inside out. They know how to answer and respond outlining how this experience helps her leading is the user’s imagination. Our judges were impressed CCS develops, implements, and operates complete to complex and practical compliance questions, and NAJMTEK to the success it enjoys today, Sophie with the combined experience of the management and customised compliance programs that include can provide a real-world perspective on how ever- stated that ‘being a woman in a man’s world is not team, with 30 years of entrepreneurship, 12 years of ongoing review, testing, management, training, and changing compliance regulations impact your firm easy! I’ve learned this since my first job. As a woman, product development, 13 years of team management regulatory response. CCS leverages the experience and related entities. This provides clients, their boards, I had to prove day after day, month after month that and 11 years of engineering experience – such of a multi-disciplinary team and takes full accountability and investors with the confidence that a highly I deserved the right to be where I was, and simply to expertise, passion and dedication creates an I.T. for its advice and services. conscientious team will be at their fingertips. be recognised. I never gave up, never tried to act as company clients can truly rely on.
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Innovation in IT Marketing Consultancy
TriDigital, LLC. Texas, USA TriDigital, LLC. Texas, USA
Giovanni Sanguily Giovanni is the CEO of TriDigital, LLC. Giovanni a marketing plan that is prioritised around your sales SEO program or online marketing program that To what extent does the impact of disruptive Chief Executive Officer / Creative Director started in the I.T. Industry at Intelligent Enterprise strengths so you can focus the marketing on what relies on constantly publishing syndicated content to technology factor into your current strategy? www.tridigitalmarketing.com as a sales appointment setter and moved his way works for you best today. They will help you find the climb to the top of the search engine results thinking +1 214 299 7410 up through sales to become the Director of Sales. right success formula faster. that page rank will equal ROI. They need to realise Technology will always play a major role in marketing. [email protected] He eventually moved into Global I.T. Consulting for that marketing is another department within their The more technology out in the consumer market MSPU/SPC International providing consulting to What are the most common mistakes company it needs as much time, resources, attention, the more it will influence the way the will interact business leadership on improving their operations companies make? and patience to make it successful. Most companies with your marketing. For instance, smart phones and service delivery with a direct focus on marketing invest years and millions of dollars in infrastructure have caused a big change in how people interact and sales. Giovanni then moved on to lead a Strategic (i) Trying to hire one person that can do it all; (ii) and payroll to perfect their service delivery with marketing. 70% of all emails are being read on Alliances team at Intel Corporation before starting marketing your services like a product; (iii) looking for department. They need to me prepared to do the smart phones. This means you need to publish email TriDigital Marketing in 2013. Corporate LiveWire spoke overnight success solutions for marketing. same in Marketing, Sales, and Operations. These are marketing content in a mobile friendly manner. This with Giovanni to discover how TriDigital Marketing the four departments that make up any professional means your email needs to be responsive so that consistently delivers excellent results for its clients. Most companies that don’t understand marketing services company. the user can interact with your content easily. If your either have a one night stand with it. Meaning they goal in the email is to get them to click-through Giovanni started in the I.T. What are the main benefits for a company try one thing like a large direct mail campaign invest a How important is it to be able to stay on top and hit a landing page on your website where you Industry at Intelligent Enterprise hiring an IT marketing consultancy? couple of thousands of dollars into it, realise no results of customer trends, market trends and the want them to fill out a web form, then your landing as a sales appointment setter and then never try again. Others subscribe to a low-cost changing economic climate? page and website also must be mobile responsive. moved his way up through sales to The main benefit is that you hire a team of creative This is one example of many ways technology become the Director of Sales professionals with years of experience and a proven This is extremely important. In order for you to be disrupts marketing. process that drives results. It is much more cost effective in marketing you need to realise that the effective and drives higher ROI than building it out marketing is not for you it is for your prospects. Most Given the fast-paced nature of change, how towards the newer trend and newer ways of doing internally. If you are not a marketing expert and don’t business owners internalise marketing. They look is TriDigital Marketing able to continuously things. We also have a company creative day once a understand how to build a well-diversified marketing at it as “would I respond to this.” This always leads innovate and adapt to the needs of the industry? quarter called “Canvas Day.” We divide the company portfolio you may approach marketing with a lot of to failure. No one knows more about their business it to teams of five and let them do research for the upfront capital investment and realise a very high than the person who owns it and works in it every One thing I think we do well is hire very smart, entire quarter on the newest most innovative ways cost of lead acquisition and fail to realise ROI. When day. If you fail to understand the current trends you motivated, and talented young people. I like to hire to market. On Canvas Day they work on building you hire a well-established IT marketing agency you lose site into how your prospects are behaving which creative professionals that are young because they a presentation based on their research that can can let them know what your budget is (or have ultimately leads to producing marketing no one have not been jaded by corporate America yet. They improve and or implement new things TriDigital can them help you build a budget) then they can create wants to engage or interact with. are bold, enthusiastic and energetic and gravitate do to stay cutting edge.
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Innovation in IT Marketing Consultancy
TriDigital, LLC. Texas, USA
Has the increased globalisation of the industry What impact has the high level of competition impacted the way in which TriDigital had on the talent pool? Have you had to Marketing operates? implement new methods to attract and retain quality personnel? It has, TriDigital now services clients across 15 countries. It has brought us a diversified group of We are lucky that searching for talent has not been young marketing professionals from all over the a problem. We get hundreds of applicants every world that come into the office every day and month that want to work at TriDigital. We balance share their ideas and experiences. It also allows us a degree of uncompromised quality in the industry to push the boundaries of design and storytelling which is frankly unmatched along with the same to create marketing that resonates with people and intensity in our fun and team building; from Canvas prospects from different countries. Every country has Day to camping trips, movie nights, and game nights. its own style and culture which keeps our work fresh The team at TriDigital is family. We constantly build and exciting. personal relationships which makes collaboration Can you summarise what you consider to be the and team work that much better. outstanding points of the services you offer?
What other important opportunities and I believe that what makes TriDigital great is our ability challenges currently face the industry? to educate clients on what drives results. It is not their technology or their services, it is their human qualities. There are plenty of opportunities all around. I.T. Services is still a people business. What makes each Our current challenge is scale. Right now, we can only company special and different is their culture, their have on-board three clients per month to maintain people, and their unique processes they’ve created service quality. This has led to a six-month waiting to approach problem solving. Marketing people list of clients who have already signed their contracts and culture means that the marketing will always and are just waiting. I think TriDigital’s best bet is to be different and unique every single time. No two stay a boutique agency with unmatched creative companies are alike and no two companies have quality and marketing effectiveness. We will aim to the same strengths. Plus it’s always exciting to share add on more specialised skill sets and increase the what you believe is special with other people and investment to become a client. other businesses.
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HVAC Contracting Company of the Year Innovation in Specialist IT Services
Comfort Systems of Virginia, Inc. Virginia, USA TRI-COR Industries, Inc. Virginia, USA
Founded in 2006 by Rhonda V. Bridgeman, Comfort Virginia and North Carolina areas. They also provide TCI (TRI-COR Industries, Inc.) is a global Information last two years leading TCI’s strategy and culture Systems of Virginia, Inc. is a General Contractor services to customers ranging from small businesses Technology firm with 33 years of prime contracting transformation to continuously drive the success specialising in HVAC, Plumbing and Sheet Metal to large commercial and industrial companies. experience and an exceptional track record delivering of its clients, employees, and community. She also services that began with the goal to provide high The highly qualified service technicians are available Full Lifecycle Business and IT services in support of partners closely with her colleagues to formulate TCI’s quality contracting services to customers in Virginia 24/7 to handle all clients’ repair, maintenance, and Defence, Civilian and private sector clients. TCI’s core operations strategy and deliver results in all aspects of and North Carolina. Since its origination, Comfort emergency service needs. service offering includes Enterprise Applications the business. Rhonda V. Bridgeman Systems has made a commitment to constantly Elizabeth El-Nattar Development & Sustainment, Enterprise Infrastructure President improve its capabilities by applying industry-leading Through their leading industry experience and skill, Chief Executive Officer Engineering & Sustainment, IT Service Management TCI has earned a reputation for cutting edge technical www.comfortsystemsva.com skills to all projects, and in doing so, making themselves Comfort Systems of Virginia, Inc. can design and www.tricorind.com (ITSM), Enterprise Data Services, Cybersecurity expertise, continuous process improvement and +1 757 558 6007 a benchmark for quality and professionalism in implement a custom Preventative Maintenance +1 571 458 3824 Solutions and Professional Services. innovation, performance excellence, consistent cost [email protected] the industry. Plan that will extend the life and efficiency of any [email protected] & quality control and ethical business practices. HVAC system. Regular maintenance of mechanical TCI’s CEO, Elizabeth El-Nattar joined TCI two years ago. Such success has come as a direct result of providing The team comprises of a diverse mix of professionals, systems will not only increase the life expectancy Since then she has aggressively advocated technology environments that foster creativity, leadership, including a qualified team of technicians and of the equipment, but also minimise unexpected innovation, balanced short-term and long-term innovation, collaboration, and company-wide drive installation mechanics who are educated and trained downtime and costly repairs. In partner with this, Elizabeth is a transformational leader strategic planning, continuous improvement, quality for extraordinary performance. Some of TCI’s recent Through their leading industry on the latest advancements in technology and the team is committed to continuously improving with a passion for inspiring continuous and risk management, and top-notch service delivery accomplishments include securing work in five new experience and skill, Comfort industry standards. They are regularly provided with their services and capabilities by applying cutting reinvention and improvement, energising to ensure clients’ mission success. Elizabeth is a federal agencies; expanding their service footprint Systems of Virginia, Inc. can on-going training sessions conducted by industry edge technologies to all projects they undertake. high levels of performance and transformational leader with a passion for inspiring into six new geographic locations; establishing a design and implement a custom professionals. This ensures they are always sensitive to innovation, modelling behaviours for continuous reinvention and improvement, energising second innovation lab in Alexandria, VA; launching Preventative Maintenance Plan that the level and quality of workmanship that is required, Corporate LiveWire was also impressed with high ethical standards, and driving teams high levels of performance and innovation, modelling two new product platforms to target higher and are continually ready to progress and develop. the company’s active involvement in their local behaviours for high ethical standards, and driving education institutions, federal agencies, non-profit will extend the life and efficiency of to achieve extraordinary outcomes. community. Rhonda encourages all employees teams to achieve extraordinary outcomes. Since 2000, and commercial organisations; and achieving CMMI any HVAC system. Alongside a workforce of knowledgeable staff, it is to participate in various fundraising events and she has held a wide variety of executive leadership Level 3 maturity company-wide in both Services the mission of Comfort Systems of Virginia, Inc. to volunteering efforts with a mission to make a positions across the Telecommunications, Hosting, and Development. Today TCI is providing services in provide new and existing customers with a superior difference to those in the community whilst raising and IT consulting industries. Prior to her leadership many varied locations, including Arlington, Virginia; service that delivers the highest level of quality. The awareness on several causes. career, she held multiple technical roles in systems, Alexandria Virginia; O’Fallon, Illinois; Fort Gordon, Service Division is structured to meet the broadest network and software engineering, and completed a Georgia; Kansas City, Missouri; Oklahoma City, possible range of client’s Air Conditions, Ventilation, BS in Information Systems, an MBA and a Doctorate Oklahoma; Denver, Colorado; Dayton, Ohio; as well as Heating, and Mechanical service needs in the ABD in Leadership Studies. Elizabeth spent the the Republic of Iraq.
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Innovation in Specialist Digital Imaging CEO of the Year
Core Medical Imaging Washington, USA SmartPower Washington DC, USA
Core Medical Imaging is a team of experienced Imaging believes in developing a close partnership “Going green” can be complicated and confusing for efficiency marketing with the publication of his book, professionals driven by a shared vision for better with their customers to get the most from the project. businesses, governments, homeowners – and almost Green Is Good: Save Money, Make Money, and Help Your health. Core Medical Imaging has been steadily This is complemented with the company’s vast everyone. It can and should be easier to go green. Community Profit From Clean Energy. (Lyons Press, 2012). making a difference in the Pacific Northwest by experience working at both vintage and antiquated And that’s where SmartPower comes in. SmartPower He is a much sought-after interview and presenter on a providing healthcare professionals with pioneering retro-fits, and modern facilities, allowing for the team is the bridge that links residents, communities, host of issues, and is a regular panelist on “White House digital X-Ray technology, along with the knowledge at Core Medical Imaging to serve a range of clients of governments and businesses directly to the clean Chronicle”, a weekly public affairs television show that Jon Jacobson and support to ensure their imaging is as reliable and all specialties. Brian F. Keane energy and energy efficiency economy. appears on over 200 PBS stations and Sirius/XM radio. President & Chief Executive Officer cost effective as possible. The team is committed Chief Executive Officer www.coremedicalimaging.com to ensuring that technical proficiency keeps pace Jon Jacobson, President/CEO of Core Medical www.smartpower.org SmartPower works with governments, businesses, SmartPower has been recognized with numerous +1 425 219 4051 with technical advancement. This is achieved by Imaging, Inc. started in the medical imaging +1 202 775 2042 communities, residents, and others to help them make awards, including a 2010 and 2016 Clean Air [email protected] continuous training and education with a culture of equipment business in 1979 selling X-Ray accessories, [email protected] smart energy choices. In short, SmartPower makes Excellence Award from the US Environmental customer-focused team members. and bringing in new film accounts throughout the it easy to go green. Indeed, they’ve been named the Protection Agency, the coveted Green Power Pilot Pacific Northwest. By 1981, Jon had quickly moved United States’ “Best Non-Profit Marketing Firm” for the Award presented by the EPA and the US Department The Washington-based company impressed the on to capital equipment sales working for various past two years as a result of their high visibility, high of Energy; four Gold Awards from the Service Industry Core Medical Imaging’s innovation panel of judges at Corporate LiveWire through how it independent X-Ray Dealerships, and by 1995 Jon Perhaps most significantly, in just three impact campaigns that deliver measurable energy Advertising Awards (SIAA). And for the past 4 years was further commended by Corporate has steadily revolutionised medical imaging in its 16 was VP of Sales with Coastal Medical Systems and years – and with investments of less than reductions, installed renewable energy and strong SmartPower has been awarded the “Best in Business” LiveWire for its versatility available in years of service. Core Medical Imaging has achieved was largely responsible for taking the company from $3.5 million – the SmartPower Solarize customer satisfaction. for its Community Marketing efforts. its services; its comprehensive customer this with its team of expert staff with an average of sales of 7 million to 14 million within a three year campaigns have resulted in over $100 services and customised product over 25 years experience in the medical imaging field; period. In October of 2000, Core Medical Imaging million of installed residential solar Founded in 2002 by Brian F. Keane, SmartPower today Perhaps most significantly, in just three years – and with solutions create a collaborative approach their expertise in the industry results in the company Inc. was formed, predicated upon representing energy. A major milestone for such an works on behalf of utilities, businesses, foundations, investments of less than $3.5 million – the SmartPower between the company and the client providing a fast and accurate resolution to any issue. Canon Medical Systems products throughout the exciting company that is so clearly at the state agencies and governments to turbo-charge Solarize campaigns have resulted in over $100 million Pacific Northwest. He was awarded the dealership energy efficiency and renewable energy efforts. of installed residential solar energy. This is a major epicenter of this emerging marketplace. Core Medical Imaging’s innovation was further representing Shimadzu Medical Systems in 2003, SmartPower’s CEO, Brian F. Keane, is a former milestone for such an exciting company that is so commended by Corporate LiveWire for its versatility recognising the synergy of combining Canon with advisor to the late Senator Paul Tsongas (D-MA) and clearly at the epicenter of this emerging marketplace. available in its services; its comprehensive customer Shimadzu would make for a powerful imaging entity. congressional aide to Representative Les Aspin (D-WI), And it is even more significant since it comes amidst services and customised product solutions create a and Joe Moakley (D- MA). Keane has an extensive and recent high profile losses among some of the industry’s collaborative approach between the company and Jon’s ability as a salesman was evident through his cutting edge background in management, political largest solar companies. For these reasons, among the client – with no division between sales and service several individual sales awards won throughout organising and communications. In fact, Keane many others, we name SmartPower’s President, Brian teams, the team of professionals at Core Medical his career. literally “wrote the book” on clean energy and energy F. Keane our CEO of the Year.
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Innovation in Enterprise Architecture Most Innovative Travel Payment Platform
U.S. Department of Energy Washington DC, USA UATP Washington DC, USA
As the Innovation Architect for the U.S. Department Mr. Lauderdale’s efforts have been recognised by UATP is the airline owned global payment solution DataMine is UATP’s cutting edge transaction portal of Energy, Mr. Rick Lauderdale is responsible for Federal News Radio, Fed Scoop; Architecture and accepted by thousands of merchants for air, rail, and that provides comprehensive insight into Issuer and leading and defining the Enterprise Architecture (EA) Governance magazine, Forbes, MIT, Troux and BNDA. travel agency payments. UATP provides a true low- Corporate Subscriber accounts. Subscribers can strategic goals and objectives, by helping to develop, Mr. Lauderdale efforts were acknowledged in 2015 cost alternative to the expensive cost of accepting access up to 13 months of Level III data, and then maintain, and govern the overall EA requirements with the Troux Innovation Award for advancements credit card payments while building and maintaining effortlessly generate reports customised to their across the organisation. Mr. Lauderdale’s position in IT Asset Cybersecurity planning and execution. customers’ loyalty to the airlines. specific need. DataMine gives users real-time access Rick Lauderdale is responsible for defining the EA methodologies, The expert panel of judges at Corporate Livewire Wendy L. Ward to credit limits, balances, and available funds for all Innovation Architect architecture review process, and for leading the have awarded Mr Lauderdale with the Innovation VP, Marketing & Communications Our panel of expert judges was impressed with UATP account types. UATP’s data tools and solutions www.energy.gov change and integration of those processes with in Enterprise Architecture award because of his www.uatp.com UATP’s recent attempts to diversify their product help make UATP the preferred form of payment for +1 202 586 4542 related business and Information Technology (IT) expertise in embedding innovation into the very +1 202 774 5017 offerings beyond its core corporate charge card corporate travel throughout the world. [email protected] stakeholders. thinking of the organisation, from executives [email protected] business, with new merchants and partners, showing to project leaders. He has been able to capture a willingness to keep up with current economic and To add value to the Network, UATP partners with new Mr. Lauderdale’s innovation vision has been brand new ideas, and then leverage that input to client-driven demand. UATP create value for both processing platforms that diversify UATP’s payment instrumental in establishing the DOE IT Asset develop innovative solutions and solve the most customers and shareholders by enhancing subscriber acceptance and channels for airfare payment. UATP’s Mr. Lauderdale has presented the Cybersecurity initiative that is a proactive solution to complex challenges. His work following a 2013 cyber Our panel of expert judges was impressed loyalty, maintaining a strong global network and alternative forms of payment partners include Affirm, strategic innovation vision of tying assist and forecast possible software data breaches. breach provided business leaders with the data to with UATP’s recent attempts to diversify lowering the total costs associated with accepting Alipay, d-Local, eNett International, GiroSolution, IT Asset Management (software and Mr. Lauderdale’s strategic vision and implementation make better risk-based cyber decisions, and was their product offerings beyond its core travel payments. They have a strong international Givex, Limonetik, PayPal, Planet Payment, SafetyPay, hardware) with Cybersecurity data has been recognised by IDC “IT Security: World-Class particularly notable in its transformation of a bad corporate charge card business, with presence with new issuers and merchants added SOFORT, SVS, UpLift and Wirecard. UATP will continue breeches to U.S. Federal government Enterprise Eases Cybersecurity Mandates” October event into a positive one. new merchants and partners, showing worldwide each year. to enhance the Network to benefit further our airline agencies, Fortune 500 companies 2014, IDC #251741 and IDC “Peerscape: Practice for a willingness to keep up with current Members. UATP has also partnered with WEX, a IT Asset Management” July 2015, IDC #257845. IDC Mr. Lauderdale has presented the strategic UATP offers easy-to-use data tools, DataStreamSM leading provider of corporate payment solutions, to and numerous foreign private and economic and client-driven demand. commented, “Validation of these practices has innovation vision of tying IT Asset Management and DataMineSM, which provide comprehensive provide the WEX Virtual Credit Card Solution (VCC) to commercial companies. come in the form of multiple peer investigations (software and hardware) with Cybersecurity data account details to Issuers and Corporate Subscribers the entire UATP Network. This relationship will allow by both government agencies and commercial breeches to U.S. Federal government agencies, for accurate travel management. DataStream is UATP’s UATP corporate account holders to pay for hotel and enterprises, which have consistently stated that Fortune 500 companies and numerous foreign innovative, Web-based billing system. It effortlessly rental cars through the WEX VCC solution. this strategic solution is at least one to two years private and commercial companies. He is a retired organises information on a single, centralised system. ahead of investigating the organisations’ own ITAM U.S. Naval Officer (Aerospace Maintenance Duty With the ability to support multiple currencies and initiatives”. Officer) and currently resides in Alexandria, VA. languages, DataStream allows airline Issuers to provide incomparable customer service to clients worldwide.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe Europe
Albania Cyprus Germany Italy Litigation Law Firm of the Year Excellence in Maritime Law Best in SME Private Equity Services Best in Private Investigation Services EI Haydinnilaw office Christodoulos G Vassiliades & Co Auctus Luciano Ponzi Investigation Tax Accountancy Firm of the Year Excellence in IT Law Services Austria A.A. Xenophontos & Associates LTD Leupold Legal Jersey Excellence in Boutique IP Law Services Excellence in Patent Law Best in Offshore Fund Administration Services schmid-ip Czech Republic Dennemeyer & Associates S.A. R & H Fund Services Excellence in Corporate Law Excellence in Management Consultancy Innovation in Biometrics Technology Höhne, Inder Maur & Partner Rechtsanwälte OG Arthur D Little Dermalog Identification Systems Latvia Innovation in Asset Management M & A Law Firm of the Year Excellence in Corporate Tax Litigation Schweissgut GmbH Havel & Holasek Greece Kronbergs Čukste Derling TMT Law Firm of the Year Financial Advisory Boutique of the Year
Belgium Nielsen AEGIS S.K. - Financial Advisory & Consulting Engineering Liechtenstein Excellence in Banking Services Most Outstanding UCITS Alternative JohanThijs Estonia Hungary Investments Firm of the Year Salus Alpha Direct Excellence in Immigration Law Financial Growth Consultants of the Year Best in Audit Advice Services Altea Deloitte Advisory AS RSM Hungary Tax and Financial Advisory Services Plc. Luxembourg Bulgaria France Ireland Excellence in Business Tax Law Services Afschrift International Law Firm of the Year Best in Construction Material Manufacturing Services Excellence in Product Revenue Growth Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov Saint Gobain Integrated Thinking Best in TMT Law IT Security Provider of the Year Malta Croatia Mediastic - Martineau Avocats Vigi Trust Fiduciary Services Firm of the Year STM Malta Trust & Company Management Ltd Innovation in Real Estate Law Life Insurance Brokers of the Year Divjak, Topić & Bahtijarević Santiane Italy Innovation in Corporate Management Fenech & Fenech Advocates MedTech CEO of the Year Best in Insurance Law Services Eye Tech Care Annunziata & Conso
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Norway Sweden Excellence in Corporate M & A Consultancy Innovation in Cloud-Based Aftermarket Service Solutions InfimaAS Syncron Excellence in Financial Advisory Services Innovation in Investment Solutions Deloitte AS East Capital Explorer Innovation in Team Building Workshops Poland CCG Europe Innovation in Software Solutions Most Innovative Print Management System - Cirrato One™ Intive LRS, Inc. Pharmaceutical Sales Firm of the Year Portugal MobergPharmaAB Best in Project Finance Legal Services VdA Vieira de Almeida Switzerland Corporate Law Firm of the Year Best in Private Wealth Management Services MC&A - Sociedade de Advogados BCM & Partners Boutique Law Firm of the Year Russia Etude MM Fribourg Best in International Investment Banking Corporate Law Firm of the Year VTB Capital Des Gouttes & Associés Corporate Services Provider of the Year Serbia SFM Corporate Services Innovation in Corporate Law Wealth Manager of the Year 2017 Maric, Malisic & Dostanic IndexInvestor Ltd
Slovakia The Netherlands Public Procurement Law Firm of the Year Innovation in Property Law Advokatska kancelaria CLS Cavojsky & Partners RUSSELL ADVOCATEN
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The Netherlands UK UK UK Innovation in Venture Capital Investments Best in Corporate Growth Advice Services Best in Recruitment Advertising Services Business Accommodation Services Provider of the Year StartGreen Capital Indus View Advisors Private Ltd JVPGroup Caithness Business Accommodation Services Best in Domestic Plumbing Services Best in Small Business Advisory Services Business Continuity Management Firm of the Year Turkey Hanna Mechanical Services OrmsbyStreet KeystoneResilienceLimited Architectural Design Firm of the Year Best in Educational Architectural Services Best in Special Education Legal Services Business Continuity Team of the Year S+Architecture Nick Baker Architects Douglas Silas Solicitors Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP Most Innovative Credit Insurace CEO Best in Elite Recruitment Services Best in Strategic Business Advice Business Solicitors of the Year Coface Sigorta A.S. Dartmouth Partners Infinity Partnership Limited Greenaway Scott Best in Handcrafted Product Importing Services Best in Strategic Consultancy Services Cloud Computer Consulting Firm of the Year UK Zhambala Arts Ltd. Duntroon Britannic Technologies Best Business Leaders in Residential Property Surveying Best in Indirect Real Estate Legal Services Best in Sustainable Advice Services Communication Training Company of the Year Precedent Surveyors Addleshaw Goddard Bioregional Charcoal Co Ltd. Partners With You Ltd Best Customer After-sales Service, Support & Value Best in Interior Design Subcontracting Services Best in Waste Management Services Construction Project Managers of the Year Gold Solutions Julie Kent Interiors Ltd. J&BRecycling Project Services Ltd. Best in Beauty Treatment Services Best in International Child Welfare Systems Bid Management Services Firm of the Year Corporate Video Production Company of the Year Beautiful Skin Expertsz Care for Children Think Tenders Ltd BoxsetMedia Best in Boating Holiday Services Best in Investment Fund Management Boutique Accountancy Firm of the Year Crane Information Source of the Year Richardsons Leisure Limited E.I. Sturdza Strategic Management Limited Lamont Pridmore Vertikal Press Ltd. Best in Business Financing Services Best in Management Consultancy Services Boutique Law Firm of the Year Creative Design Agency of the Year Creative Capital Alexander Ash Consulting Bon Accord Fifteen Best in Business Transformation Services Best in Non-Profit International Relations Boutique Management Consultancy Firm of the Year Criminal Law Firm of the Year Rialto Consultancy LTD Swedish Chamber Of Commerce For The UK Q4 consulting Limited Lewis Hymanson Small LLP Best in Canoe Building Services Best in Postcard Printing Services Boutique PR Firm of the Year Cyber Security Specialists of the Year Valkyrie Craft Graham & Sons Ltd. FrankPR CSRiskManagement Best in Childcare Services Best in Property Consultancy Services Building Contractors of the Year Data Protection Consultancy Firm of the Year Charlie Caterpillar’s AA Projects Ltd K.J.A Building Contractors Alison Matthews Consulting Ltd
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UK UK Excellence in Architectural Design Excellence in Construction Consultantancy MZOTarrLtd Carnell Warren Associates Excellence in Architectural Services Excellence in Corporate Finance Consultancy Services GOAStudio KBS Corporate Excellence in Automotive Repair Services Excellence in Corporate Networking Services A.G. Motors Mayfair Quarters Limited Excellence in Banking Consultancy Services Excellence in Counselling Services Seneca Banking Consultants L C & C T A Excellence in Bespoke Concierge Services Excellence in Education Management Services The Organisers Ltd Ss Realisations 2012 Excellence in Brand Development Excellence in Electronics Support Services Brand New Dawn Zen Production Equipment Ltd (ZPEL) Excellence in Business Psychology Consultancy Excellence in Energy Efficiency Solutions Pearn Kandola LLP Salix Finance Ltd Excellence in Business Training Services Excellence in Fire Prevention Smat Consultancy Services Anglian Intumescent Ltd Excellence in Class Action Services Excellence in Food Industry Recruitment Goal Group Expion Search & Selection Excellence in Commercial Finance Excellence in HR Training Solutions SelectBusinessFinance 001 Inspiration Ltd Excellence in Commercial Law Excellence in Internet Safety Services BoddyMatthews Internet Watch Foundation Excellence in Communications Entrepreneur Excellence in IP Strategy Services PAC Copywriting CollerIP Excellence in Community Services Excellence in Legal Support Services Waltham Forest Council Obelisk Support
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UK UK UK UK Excellence in Logistics Recruitment Services Excellence in Tackling Urban Poverty Innovation in Asset Management Consultancy Innovation in Energy Technology JLC Solutions Cambridge House And Talbot CITEInvestments Clarke Energy Excellence in Logistics Training Services Excellence in Technology Investment Innovation in Business Process Management Innovation in Enterprise Architecture Oakwood Staff Solutions PentechVC Capita Enterprise Architecture Solutions Ltd Excellence in Loss Adjustment Services Excellence in Technology Investment Services Innovation in Carbon Management Reduction Plans Innovation in Geotechnical TopMark Claims Management ImperialInnovations Carbon Numbers Ltd & Environmental Engineering Services Geo-Enviromental Services Limited Excellence in Luxury Interior Design Excellence in Tourism Law Services Innovation in Child Safety Maurizio Pellizzoni Ltd Wollen Michelmore Active Tagging Ltd. Innovation in Graphic Design Services Zero Design Limited Excellence in Media & Communication Services Excellence in Work Experience Services Innovation in Climate Change Analysis Catalyst Communications International Ltd. Motion Placements LTD Carbon Tracker Innovation in High Speed Rail Services HS1 Ltd Excellence in Nursing Home Management Executive Recruitment Firm of the Year Innovation in Commercial Building Services TLC Group Ltd. ionSearchR2R Arzum Group Innovation in Online Physiotherapy Services Proactivhealth Ltd Excellence in Outsourced Recruitment Graphic Design Consultants of the Year Innovation in Commodity Data Management QuarshLTD Fastsigns DataGenic Ltd Innovation in Orchestral Experiences Manchester Camerata Ltd. Excellence in Perfomance Improvement Technique Consultancy Gym Chain of the Year Innovation in Creativity-Focused Law Lean NI The Gym Group Crefovi Innovation in Part-Time Recruitment Services Capability Jane Recruitment Limited Excellence in Psychotherapy Services Homeware E-tailer of the Year Innovation in Design & Architecture ExploringUCounselling Rinkit Ltd. Nicholas Haslam Ltd. Innovation in Publishing Consultancy The Book Midwife Excellence in Safety Testing & Installation Independent Wine Merchant of the Year Innovation in Digital Marketing Premier Technical Services Group PLC House of Townend Voodoo Creative Ltd. Innovation in Regulatory Compliance Global Regulatory Services Ltd Excellence in SME Investment Funding Innovation & Excellence in Energy Audits Innovation in Digital Technology Angel Co Fund Quantum Controls Volume Global Innovation in Smartphone Technology SwiftKey Excellence in Specialist Motorcycle Services Innovation & Excellence in Estate Planning Innovation in Electronic Assembly Services Touratech UK Ltd Portcullis Legals Magus Electronics Ltd. Innovation in Speciality Beauty Treatments Perfect Nails Nationwide Ltd Excellence in Specialist Training Services Innovation in AI Communications Innovation in Energy Efficiency Research & Developments Upholstery Skills Centre Artificial Solutions UK LTD National Energy Action (NEA)
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UK UK Innovation in Specialised Payroll Solutions M&A Strategist of the Year Merit Software Tim Hardman Innovation in Specialist Fund Management M&A Law Firm of the Year Beechbrook Capital LLP Burlingtons Legal LLP Innovation in Specialist Manufacturing Solutions Most Innovative Finance App - invstr Redbourn Group Invstr Innovation in Specialist Recruitment Services Most Outstanding Law Firm of the Year EO Executives Keystone Law Innovation in Specialist Training Programs Private Equity Administration Firm of the Year Aberlour Child Care Trust Augentius Fund Administration Innovation in Structural Engineering Services PSA Solutions Provider of the Year Centrespace Design LLP Kimble Applications Innovation in Teacher Recruitment Services Pub Restaurant of the Year Diamond Teacher Recruitment The Borough Lancaster Ltd Innovation in Transport Management Software Regulatory Law Firm of the Year Proximity Richard Nelson Solicitors Innovation in Vaporiser Engineering Solutions Social Housing Provider of the Year Gostling Ltd. Ashley Community Housing Investment Advisory Firm of the Year Strategic Cost Management Consultants of the Year Award Capital Advisory Ltd. Auditel Investment Bank of the Year Structural Steel Specialist of the Year Acuity Advisors Ltd. Severfield PLC Leader of Excellence in Distance Learning Technology Retailer of the Year Open Study College Dixons Carphone plc Luxury Furniture Supplier of the Year Translation & Localization Recruitment Firm of the Year Touched Interiors® Adaptive Business Group
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Excellence in Management Consultancy Best in TMT Law
Arthur D. Little Czech Republic Mediastic – Martineau Avocats France
Arthur D. Little has been at the forefront of innovation Corporate LiveWire were impressed with Arthur D. Mediastic arose from the desire to provide tailor-made their agreements in the digital sector in France and since 1886. The company is acknowledged as a Little’s pragmatic and client-orientated approach advice to companies and freelancers on matters in Europe. market leader in linking strategy for their innovation when it comes to their consulting services. The panel relating to Information Technology (IT), Intellectual in technology-intensive and converging industries. of judges admired the company’s three-pronged Property (IP) and assist them in litigation. The firm The firm also has a strong focus on the art market, They navigate their clients through changing business approach to ensure each client receives the advice strongly focuses on digital law and more specifically its team being passionate about contemporary art. ecosystems to uncover new growth opportunities, and expertise they require: profound knowledge on the sectors of computer science, media, visual arts, The firm provides artists with its legal advice and Dean Brabec and enable their clients to build innovation of the respective industry, functional competence Anne-Katel Martineau design, audiovisual, cinema, music, photography and knowledge of the art market. The firm is able to assist Managing Partner CEE capabilities and transform their organisations. (incl. IT- and technology expertise), and excellent, Founder fashion. them at an international level, through their agents, www.adlittle.cz top-level strategic consulting know-how. Corporate www.medias-tic.com galleries, or even as an artistic agent. +420 224 941 303 Arthur D. Little is a global player with local experience. LiveWire further commended how Arthur D. Little +33 01 45 40 01 30 It was founded by Anne-Katel Martineau in late [email protected] The combination of global exposure and experience endeavoured to distinguish themselves from [email protected] 2007, under the trademark MEDIASTIC, drawing Our panel of expert judges were impressed at the in local markets enables clients to achieve the best other competitors in this field: the team work with on partnerships with European and American law firm’s expertise in particular in the field of technology, results. Their consultants have strong practical their clients to ensure their highly innovative and firms, especially in New York where she used to work media and telecommunications law. They have skills industry experience combined with excellent thought-provoking solutions are implemented, and still travels regularly. She is therefore able to and experience in both contracts and litigation, The judges also applaud the clear knowledge of key trends and dynamics. Arthur D. and are as effective as they can be. The judges also They have skills and experience accompany the firm’s clients’ in both their European including audio-visual services, script commissions skill and expertise each consultant Little is present in the most important business applaud the clear skill and expertise each consultant in both contracts and litigation, and international projects. With over ten years of (graphics and literary guidelines), transfer of copyright displays when working with clients: centres around the world, and they are proud to serve displays when working with clients: their personal including audio-visual services, script experience in information and communications and audio-visual production rights, French and their personal commitment, creativity, most of the Fortune 1000 companies. commitment, creativity, and strength in problem commissions (graphics and literary technology law, Anne-Katel’s broad-based approach foreign co-productions, actors, licenses, distribution, and strength in problem solving solving contributed to Arthur D. Little’s excellence guidelines), transfer of copyright and to cases and her passion for her clients’ sectors agents, funding of audio-visual works, multilingual contributed to Arthur D. Little’s Arthur D. Little’s Prague office has been active since in consulting. audio-visual production rights enables her to quickly grasp their issues. She wishes to subtitling services, general terms and conditions, 1991, specialising in the Central and Eastern European provide ‘haute-couture’ services at competitive fees sponsorship, non-performance of publishing excellence in consulting. markets, with a wide range of knowledge from The Prague office is managed by Dean Brabec, who to assist start-ups and freelancers in their innovative contracts, defamation, slander and damage to online different industries at its disposal. Selected focus has been coordinating Arthur D. Little’s activities in projects reputation. Mediastic understand the issues at stake areas of the Prague office include strategy, innovation, Central and Eastern Europe since 2005. His main focus and offer the best legal advice, pre-litigation and/ and transformation in additional to new business is on Energy and Utilities, Public Services and Travel In September 2013, the firm was briefly a partnership or litigation strategy for you, as well as ensuring that models; asset management, investment scoring and and Transportation. Dean is also the President of the under the name MEDIASTIC-MARTINEAU ASSOCIES cases are managed in a competent, transparent maintenance. Their offices also monitory regulatory Club of Financial Directors. A.A.R.P.I. After this partnership of a year and a half, and responsive manner, while keeping your budget affairs and risk management, operational excellence; Anne-Katel Martineau continues her international under control. e-government and e-health. development to assist foreign companies to secure
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Innovation in Biometrics Technology IT Security Provider of the Year
DERMALOG Germany VigiTrust Ireland
As a pioneer in the development of biometric The Hamburg-based company attracted the attention VigiTrust is a GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) of Information Security Officer AND Vice President. products and solutions, DERMALOG has shaped the of the Corporate LiveWire team for its almost 25 years software provider specialising in cloud based Mathieu is also the Chairman of InfoSecurity Ireland world of security for almost 25 years. The company of pioneering work in biometric security. It was the security compliance portals, providing education and and the ICT Working Group in association with the has revolutionised biometric security products for a company’s outstanding business model which was awareness training, online security assessments and France Ireland Chamber of Commerce. series of industries, including: law enforcement, civil the most highly commended by the panel of judges; testing based on the VigiTrust Five Pillars of Security governmental agencies such as national registration, by strictly abiding by their business model, DERMALOG Framework©. VigiTrust clients span more than 90 VigiTrust impressed the Corporate LiveWire team Günther Mull voter and driver registrations, health agencies, security can ensure they remain the cuttingedge, market Mathieu Gorge countries in hospitality, transportation, healthcare, with its straightforward approach to security and Chief Executive Officer agencies and develop solutions for access and data leaders in their field, and ensure their work abides by a Founder & Chief Executive Officer financial services, retail and government sectors. The compliance. The judges particularly admired the www.dermalog.com secure. Their work has also helped protect authorisation high standard. Corporate LiveWire particularly admired www.vigitrust.com company is well established in the market, with a company’s three pronged services to internet security, +49 040 413 2270 and authentication services as well as mobile security. how DERMALOG used more than just software and +353 1 453 9143 strong reputation and a track record as an information which utilises people power in addition to software [email protected] hardware in developing their biometric security [email protected] security expert in a number of fields particularly to create a more holistic approach. Clients of VigiTrust With more than 200 large scale installations in over solutions, which stands them in stark contrast to PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security are given extensive security training, followed up 80 countries, DERMALOG is the leading German their competitors; DERMALOG ensures their security Standards), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and by comprehensive online programmes to achieve biometrics manufacturer offering the latest in remains at its pioneering best by using research Accountability Act 1996), EU GDPR (General Data and maintain compliance. This more innovative Corporate LiveWire particularly biometric technologies. As the major pioneer in findings both from human biology and morphology Protection Regulation) and Cyber Security in general. and interactive way of dealing with online security admired how DERMALOG used more fingerprint biometrics, DERMALOG has won several to provide a more holistic approach to security. Clients of VigiTrust are given empowers users to protect their organisation’s IT than just software and hardware in international awards and tests such as the biennial extensive security training, Mathieu Gorge is the CEO and founder of VigiTrust security on their own terms. Corporate LiveWire developing their biometric security German Foreign Trade Prize in 2013, which is awarded A team of scientists are constantly developing followed up by comprehensive (2003) and an established authority on IT security applauded the wide portfolio of security solutions solutions, which stands them in stark by the German Federal Ministry of Economics biometric solutions including AFIS (Automated online programmes to achieve and and risk management with more than 15 years’ and eLearning programs available for VigiTrust’s and Technology. DERMALOG was also praised by Fingerprint Identification System) and ABIS international experience. Thanks to his international clients, which cater for every ability and scenario. Basic contrast to their competitors maintain compliance. consultancy Frost & Sullivan, who honoured the (Automated Biometric Identification Systems) which reputation, Mathieu is in high demand as a speaker classes, such as awareness training in fields like ‘Social company with a ‘Customer Value Enhancement can combine fingerprint identification with iris or at international security conferences such as RSA, Networking Security’, to more technical classes such Award’ for their biometric border control system. facial recognition modality. These contributions have EUROCACS, ENISA & ISACA. He is a well-respected as ‘Secure Coding’ cater for an assortment of clients resulted in DERMALOG holding the world record in figure in the security industry in EMEA and North with a series of security issues, making VigiTrust more One of the decisive factors in awarding DERMALOG was fingerprint matching in both speed and accuracy America. Mathieu’s specialty areas include PCI DSS, versatile when compared with direct competitors in the performance of its new biometric border control (as certified by SGS-TÜV Saar). DERMALOG offers the GDPR, IoT, HIPAA & ISO 27001 and he works closely their field. system. It operates particularly fast and efficiently in the latest fingerprint Live Scanners as well as biometric with the PCI Council (US& EU). Since 2006, Mathieu has most reliable manner thanks to high-end components Border Control Systems, biometric ID Cards and been a Councillor for the Ireland France Chamber of fulfilling all specific customer requirements. other documents. Commerce and he has also recently taken on the role
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Best in Insurance Law Services Innovation in Software Solutions
AC FIRM Italy intive Germany
Annunziata, Conso & Berneri (“AC FIRM”) is a legal firm insurance law. Their specialist team of highly-trained intive is the name of the brand created following the Suisse, Deloitte, ING, Microsoft, Orange, Viacom, with offices in Milan and Rome. The firm is part of the professionals are on-hand to assist with an array of merger of BLStream, Kupferwerk and SMT Software Vodafone, Volkswagen and Zalando. AC Group. This is a network of professionals willing to legal issues, with the panel of judges at Corporate Services. The idea behind intive is to respond to gain recognition, on both a national and international LiveWire particularly admiring the company’s work the growing demand on the market for advanced intive boost enterprise value by enabling forward scale, for advice and legal/judicial assistance in the with insurance companies. Their team provides a IT solutions triggered by the digital transformation. thinking enterprises and organisations to seize fields of Commercial, Insurance and Financial Markets holistic approach with their legal aid, giving initial The merger was driven by Central Europe’s largest profitable business opportunities by creating Filippo Annunziata Law. The group has stemmed from the long-standing advice on both primary and secondary regulation Ludovic Gaudé investment fund Enterprise Investors. exceptional software-based solutions. They believe Partner partnership between Prof. Filippo Annunziata and with a specific focus on financial products, before Chief Executive Officer that digital technologies open up entirely new, www.acfirmgroup.com Avv. Andrea Conso. providing continuative advice regarding on-going www.intive.com intive operates on the market of customised IT promising opportunities. They help enterprises to +39 024 979 1176 matters such as pension funds and corporate +49 941 569 5900 solutions, designed and delivered on a client’s accelerate this digital transformation in order to [email protected] AC FIRM specialises in the provision of legal advice governance. AC FIRM was also commended for [email protected] individual request. The integration of three IT create value and enhance quality of life. The company regarding corporate law, regulation of financial their efforts in drafting up relevant contracts with companies that complement each other very well has over 17 years of experience, 100 million users of markets and insurance law. They specifically focus depositary and asset management companies, with regards to offering and geographical spread their apps, 5 design studios, 92% of returning clients, on relevant profiles of comparison of legal systems, making an often difficult and tedious process simpler enables the new enterprise to provide comprehensive 50 new staff hired each month and 1,200 engineers. Their team provides a holistic approach application of international models and structures, and more efficient for insurance companies. They believe that building partnerships services along the whole software application with their legal aid, giving initial and cross-border activity provided in Italy by foreign based on trust and respect leads to lifecycle; from shaping the idea and business plan The panel of judges at Corporate Livewire advice on both primary and secondary operators. The firm assists its clients in capital Filippo Annunziata is one of the Partners of AC FIRM, continuous success. They constantly of a digital product to its design, development and were impressed with the company’s three core regulation with a specific focus on markets operations; M&A/joint venture transactions, and he is associated professor of Financial Markets challenge assumptions and established optimisation to its maintenance. motivations – empathy, agility and enthusiasm financial products, before providing constitution of start-up companies and group/ Law at University Bocconi, Milan. He is member of the approaches, believing that this is – which were deemed a refreshing change in an corporate restructuring. managing committee of Centro Paolo Baffi, Bocconi With more than 1,300 remarkable specialists, intive often sterile industry. A deep understanding of continuative advice regarding on-going essential to getting better results faster. University. On 22 September 2016 he became ‘Fellow helps its customers to turn ideas into digital reality. everyone’s needs is at the heart of their work. They matters such as pension funds and Over the years, the professionals of the firm have Academic Member’ of the European Banking Institute, With a challenging, curious and agile mindset, intive believe that building partnerships based on trust and corporate governance. acquired specific expertise in collective asset the academic joint venture for research on banking co-creates exceptional software solutions that help its respect leads to continuous success. They constantly management – with particular regard to alternative regulation. He is author of a wide list of publications, clients to accelerate their own digital transformation. challenge assumptions and established approaches, investments, private equity and real estate, banking, including two monographs regarding stock markets The company’s operations are headquartered in believing that this is essential to getting better results insurance and investment services. and financial markets in general. His specialties Munich, with 12 development centres in Germany faster. They always engage with new challenges in a include commercial, corporate, banking, financial and and Poland, as well as regional offices in USA, UK, positive way – passion is their driver. They believe that AC FIRM impressed the team at Corporate LiveWire insurance law. Sweden, Spain and France. intive is a trusted partner curiosity and creativity are key to achieving inventive, due to their expansive level of expertise in the field of for marquee companies such as Audi, BMW, Credit successful solutions.
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Corporate Law Firm of the Year Most Innovative Print Management System - Cirrato One™
Marques da Cruz & Associados (MC&A) Portugal LRS, Inc. Sweden
Marques da Cruz & Associados (MC&A) is a client- to expand, MC&A’s partner-lead and high-quality Starting in 2002, the Cirrato team developed and Xerox, HP, Konica Minolta, Kyocera Mita, Lexmark, driven law firm based in Lisbon, Portugal and is legal services are evident in a variety of disputes, patented Cirrato Single Server Printing, a decisive Ricoh, Samsung, Sharp, Toshiba and Xerox. committed to the effective management in the from banking and capital markets to intellectual new way to print that consolidates print servers delivery of its services. By maintaining high standards property. It was specifically in the area of Mergers and provides one centralised point of control over The Cirrato solution is sold through a network of of technical quality, and given the knowledge and and Acquisitions that MC&A stood out to the panel printing in global environments. It was Cirrato One’s partners to private and public sector organisations. skills of its lawyers, the firm delivers an integrated, of Corporate LiveWire judges, as their team of highly vision to become the industry shaping software For qualified partners, the solution offers a Vítor Marques da Cruz quick and effective service to its clients, on different skilled lawyers have had a wealth of experience in this Linda van der Westen company that reimagined IT infrastructures and compelling competitive advantage for most Founding Partner areas of practice and in different jurisdictions. field, performing due diligence at both national and Senior Manager, Cirrato Marketing established a global standard in printing and medium to large-size organisations, resulting in a www.legalmca.com international levels. www.cirrato.com beyond. For nearly 14 years they have been rapidly growing number of installations. +351 21 356 9930 MC&A has vast and recognised experience and +31 650 274 522 successful in providing a best-in-class solution [email protected] expertise in a series of matters, such as: Corporate, The team at Corporate LiveWire further commended [email protected] that ended up with many large enterprises around Corporate LiveWire were not only impressed Commercial and M&A, Banking and Capital Markets, the law firm for how it strictly abided to its high set of the globe. With Cirrato, multi-site organisations with how Cirrato One has reimagined the Tax, Real Estate, Labour, Litigation and Arbitration, values it sets itself in order to provide customers with benefit from complete control over printing with printing infrastructure, but also the fact that the Energy and Public Law in different jurisdictions. their exceptional legal services. Their commitment to unmatched redundancy and scalability, whilst company continues to make positive changes. The With the range of services on offer The latter mainly occurs in Portugal, Angola and customers is reflected in its range of practise areas, Corporate LiveWire were not only minimising IT infrastructure cost, support cost and development team has introduced a multitude continuing to expand, MC&A’s Mozambique, where MC&A has its own firm. and their ambition for success can be seen in how impressed with how Cirrato One has environmental impact. of features that further simplify life for the IT partner-lead and high-quality legal the company has started to launch its services on a reimagined the printing infrastructure, department, while also increasing end user services are evident in a variety of In addition, MC&A has local partners in Guinea Bissau, global scale. but also the fact that the company Now part of the LRS Enterprise Output Management convenience. The award for most innovative print disputes, from banking and capital Cape Verde and Sao Tome and Principe. MC&A is continues to make positive changes. division of Levi, Ray & Shoup Inc., Cirrato shares the management system recognises this increasing markets to intellectual property. constantly increasing its professional contacts and Vítor Marques da Cruz is the founding partner of company’s strong values and strives to find the development of the solution. connections throughout the world, not only in the MC&A, with extensive and varied business law best solutions for its customers. The Cirrato team European Union (where MC&A already has existing experience that includes large scale M&A and of software developers is among the best in the What also stood out to the team at Corporate and continuous strong professional relations, corporate transactions. Vítor has specialist experience world, with a strong team of support representatives LiveWire is how Cirrato Single Server Printing can notably in the United Kingdom and Spain), but also in Banking and Capital Markets, in Portuguese and and technical project leaders to back up existing help companies reduce energy and paper usage, increasingly so in Brazil and the United States. Angolan law, and frequently advises a number partners and customers. reduce support trips, and even the number of of government departments and international colour printouts. Each measure is meaningful on its MC&A impressed the Corporate LiveWire team companies in Portugal and Angola. Having OEM partnerships with the world’s largest own, but when combined, the environmental effect through its expansive areas of practise as a law printer manufacturers, the Cirrato team has can be staggering and the savings go directly to the firm. With the range of services on offer continuing developed embedded solutions for Canon, Fuji bottom line.
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Innovation in Venture Capital Investments Best in Business Transformation
StartGreen Capital Netherlands The Rialto Consultancy United Kingdom
StartGreen Capital is the first venture capitalist in raising €2 million for them, the platform also helped Rialto is one of the UK’s most highly-respected, successful digital transformation will be clear. The the EU to combine venture capital, crowdfunding them gain 1,000 new customers. multi-award winning consultancies. They specialise winners will have changed their culture, created a and project financing. The company innovates in helping businesses increase growth and collaboration between formerly ‘siloed’ departments, the traditional venture capital model, by providing At Oneplanetcrowd entrepreneurs can raise money competitiveness in a rapidly changing VUCA & adapted their talent strategies and business models, crowdfunding opportunities through its own through different financial products. For instance, digital world by stepping up leadership capabilities, and increased the convergence between operational, crowdfunding platform, Oneplanetcrowd, in addition convertible loans are available, which gives the crowd innovation and staff engagement. They are 2016 engineering and information technology. Rialto are Coenraad de Vries to finance from one of the four venture capital funds the right to convert the loan to certificates of share. Richard Chiumento Change Management Advisors of the Year, as well as helping these organisations to build their new DNA Managing Partner it manages. Also, regular loans can be provided at attractive interest Director Transition Coaching Consultants of the Year and past and mind-set which creates the culture needed to www.oneplanetcrowd.com rates. Oneplanetcrowd also aims to accelerate the www.rialtoconsultancy.com winners of the CMI’s Outstanding Organisation of the compete effectively in the new digital world. www.startgreen.nl The Amsterdam-based company targets businesses transition to a sustainable economy, which can only +44 (0) 20 3043 8640 Year award. Rialto work with some of the world’s most +31 (0) 20 568 2060 that aim to take their innovative and sustainable be achieved by successful sustainable entrepreneurs [email protected] respected companies, including Barclays, Morgan Our panel were impressed with the company’s [email protected] technologies, products or services to the next and businesses. All projects at Oneplanetcrowd are Stanley, The Post Office, Cadbury’s, Tesco and The enviable record of helping organisations with their level. Why? Because StartGreen Capital believes environmental friendly or have a social impact so that Body Shop, as well as a significant number of SME’s Transforming the Performance Culture (TPC) Solution, that profitable returns are essential to achieving they contribute to a better planet. and public sector organisations including the London which aligns employees, fosters innovation and sustainability. This can only be achieved by game Our panel were impressed with the Underground, The Ministry of Justice and the NHS. creates considerable performance improvement. StartGreen Capital innovates changers, which StartGreen Capital supports Obviously, StartGreen Capital can’t tackle this problem company’s enviable record of helping Their expertise has been proven with a number of the traditional venture capital with financing from both venture capital and on its own. By developing strong partnerships with organisations with their Transforming Gone are the days of long term strategic plans. Today notable achievements: within 39 TPC programmes model, by providing crowdfunding crowdfunding. For instance, they provided funding others that share its goals and by building alliances the Performance Culture (TPC) it’s all about organisational agility and the ability over the past eight years, Rialto have saved a combined opportunities through its own to the innovative Dutch food company OJAH, which with leading Dutch banks, StartGreen Capital Solution, which aligns employees, fosters to turn on a sixpence to secure growth targets or £32 million in redundancy and change costs, typically crowdfunding platform, developed a sustainable meat substitute. can make a proposition ‘bankable’. The strength innovation and creates considerable addressing viral customer reactions, moving quickly encouraging 70-80% of a typical workforce to step Oneplanetcrowd. of StartGreen Capital is a combination of market performance improvement. enough to snap up the best talent, or responding up their performance and achieving an average What makes StartGreen Capital unique is the knowledge, network, entrepreneurial advice and rapidly to disruption and/or new market entrants. 12% in sales and 8% in profit increase and improved combination of financing instruments. StartGreen investment experience and the company remains Indeed, this new agility is rapidly becoming the customer satisfaction by an average of 4%. Capital not only provides money, but by offering involved after the transaction by actively working new hallmark of high growth companies, which the crowdfunding they also provide access to the with businesses to guarantee success. Since it was focus is on helping organisations respond positively crowd: a huge army of company ambassadors and established a decade ago, StartGreen Capital has to increased disruption using new customer and customers. For example, Peerby, a lending and sharing financed over 180 propositions and currently has €150 employee insights to capitalise on market and platform for which their crowdfunding platform million in assets under management. workforce trends. It is widely believed that within Oneplanetcrowd helped raise funds. In addition to five years, the winners and losers in the battle for
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Best in Special Education Legal Services Best in Strategic Business Advice
Douglas Silas Solicitors United Kingdom Infinity Partnership Limited United Kingdom
Douglas Silas Solicitors help parents of children with They are completely transparent about costs and Infinity Partnership specialises in providing proactive in building a full-service accountancy business, which Special Education Needs (“SEN”) throughout the always quote their fees (inclusive of VAT) with ‘Capped’ strategic business advice, accountancy services and tax looks to continue to deliver the first-class advice that assessment, including those who need to appeal to or ‘Fixed’ rates. Douglas Silas Solicitors also ensure planning to owner-managed businesses. adds a multitude of value to their clients’ business. the Special Education Needs and Disability (“SEND”) parents receive copies of all important documents in Tribunal. their case, whilst also providing simplified information The Aberdeen-based business is ran by Simon It was projected before the merger that the two in layman terms rather than in legal jargon. Cowie, and his team guide clients through special businesses will have a turnover of £2 million, nine staff Douglas Silas The North London-based firm can provide advice Simon Cowie CA circumstances such as start-up or acquisition, as well as and more than 1,000 clients. Principal indirectly as a ‘consultant’ (i.e. assisting with the With eight members of staff, Douglas Silas Solicitors Director day-to-day procedures. www.specialeducationalneeds.co.uk process) or represent them directly (i.e. take personal run cases as a team so parents get immediate www.infinity-partnership.com Corporate LiveWire was impressed by Infinity +44 (0) 20 8349 7700 responsibility over the entire process). Douglas has access to someone who can help. This also ensures +44 (0) 1224 618 460 The company’s extensive range of services Partnership Limited’s impressive record, and how [email protected] successfully represented parents of children with SEN correspondence is dealt with promptly and enables [email protected] allow for businesses to get advice on a range of organically the company has grown over the years. for more than two decades and has helped thousands parents to stay abreast with developments and make issues including: business start-ups, mergers and The panel of judges wanted to praise Simon Cowie in of parents get the right provision for their child. informed decisions where necessary. acquisitions and retirement strategies, as well as particular for his excellent work in this company: it is offering services in accounting, taxation, book-keeping due to his work that Infinity Partnership has become The Corporate LiveWire judges The Corporate LiveWire judges were particularly Douglas Silas Solicitors also work collaboratively with The panel of judges wanted to and VAT. such a familiar name amongst the businesses of were particularly impressed to impressed to discover Douglas Silas Solicitors’ parents and others (e.g. experts) in order to pool skills praise Simon Cowie in particular Scotland. In 2014, Simon himself completed 31 deals, discover Douglas Silas Solicitors’ extremely high track record of settling/winning together. Operating with a small but dedicated team for his excellent work in this Since its inception in 2011, Infinity Partnership has with their combined value well in the excess of £150 extremely high track record of cases (85-90%). This success rate is reflective of their also enables staff to provide a high level of personal company: it is due to his work that made quite an impression on the rest of Scottish million. His work that year saw Simon Cowie named settling/winning cases (85-90%). considerable expertise and specialisation in this field. service – devoting time and resources to cases in Infinity Partnership has become business; in 2015, Infinity Partnership completed a as Dealmaker of the Year by Scottish Business Insider It also ensures a reliable and authoritative voice when order to achieve the correct outcome. such a familiar name amongst the successful merger with Accord Tax & Accountancy. Magazine. This accolade only further impressed giving parents honest and straightforward advice businesses of Scotland. The move, which was well received, only further our judges here at Corporate LiveWire, as it is clear – including realistic expectations concerning the Furthermore, Douglas Silas Solicitors are renowned boosted Infinity Partnership’s profile: Accord has an Simon is well-versed in his market, and can initiate a expected success rate, financial & emotional cost, and for going that extra mile for parents. They appreciate international client base and had previously garnered transaction and follow it through to make successful risks of pursuing something before committing to the stress involved in undertaking such cases and will a strong reputation for its tax advisory and compliance sales. Corporate LiveWire further commended Simon’s taking any action. do everything in their power to bring the case to a specialisms. By fusing the two companies, Infinity personal approach in his strategic and proactive swift, successful and final conclusion and empower Partnership were able to bring another dimension to business advice. His ability to think outside the box to Douglas Silas Solicitors are always pro-active and help parents for the future. their already strong business advisory skills, particularly come up with innovative and effective solutions only parents to avoid disputes – rather than just focusing strengthening their previous advice about mergers furthers his excellence in securing the best deals. on resolving disputes which have already happened. and acquisitions. This merger looks only to be the start
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Boutique Law Firm of the Year Boutique Management Consultancy Firm
Bonaccord United Kingdom Q4 Consulting limited United Kingdom
Bonaccord specialises in supporting the scientific has clients in the jewellery, design and fashion trades. Q4 Consulting Limited is a boutique management niche matters, such as the philosophy, strategy and community with a particular focus on the life sciences. In addition to its legal services and consistent with its consultancy involved in advising businesses on planning of communication management. Corporate The firm has clients throughout the UK and abroad, business focused philosophy, Bonaccord also offers employee engagement, employer branding, and LiveWire particularly admired Q4’s thorough approach supported from its bases in Edinburgh and Durham. an award-winning commercial mediation service as communication management. The company in their consulting services, particularly when it came a speedy and cost effective alternative to litigation. believes in research-based consulting; much of to employer branding; the team at Q4 utilise Total The firm was founded by Patricia Barclay who prior their work is informed by employee research Employment Relationship Management (TERM) Patricia Barclay to establishing Bonaccord worked primarily in- Corporate LiveWire is awarding Bonaccord for its Alan Crozier conducted using their own unique survey suite of to provide a systematic sustainable and holistic Founder house heading up the legal and IP functions of excellence in the highly specialised sector of life Founder & Managing Director instruments, Q4:metrics®. Their overarching objective approach to understand employee behaviour. Unlike www.bonaccord.eu two multinational life science companies. She sciences. The team’s unparalleled expertise and www.q4consulting.com is performance through people. many branding services, focusing on visual design, +44 (0) 131 202 6527 has worked all over the world and has an enviable experience in the industry protects client’s interests +44 (0) 141 206 3855 Corporate LiveWire appreciated how Q4 chooses to [email protected] network available to assist her clients. Having and favours a client-central approach whether it [email protected] There is a lot of competition in this area of consulting hone their efforts on values, systems and policies worked in business for many years sitting on boards is a one-man consultancy, a huge multinational ranging from very professional to questionable. among other details in order to meet objectives and executive committees she has a pragmatic company, or an academic institution. Bonaccord are They take nothing for granted, and are constantly through people. The panel of judges commended the approach to finding ways of getting the deal done internationally acclaimed and we were particularly examining our processes and ‘products’ and making team for combining their work with metrics, reducing The team’s unparalleled expertise and avoiding unnecessary costs and this is key impressed that though their approach to business is The Glasgow-based company impressed sure that they stay focused and relevant. In 2011 the total employee relationship to 12 dimensions to and experience in the industry to the Bonaccord philosophy. Bonaccord is not a pragmatic, they are also bringing innovation to the the team at Corporate LiveWire for its Managing Director, Alan Crozier, published a book, highlight the positive elements of a client, as well as protects client’s interests and favours typical law firm. It works with its clients to develop market. Their mediation service reflects Patricia and comprehensive list of services; despite “The Engagement Manifesto – a systemic approach areas which need improvement. a client-central approach whether their business, offering assistance in business and IP the team at Bonaccord’s superior understanding of being a boutique company, Q4 can help to organisational success.” This was designed to it is a one-man consultancy, a huge plans. It also raises funds and identifies other sector modern business needs. Patricia is ideally placed as advise in a range of areas set the bar at a level to which organisations should Currently, 99% of the private sector is made up multinational company, or an specific experts where the client is looking for further a business-to-business commercial mediator and aspire in their people practices. It was also designed of SMEs. Last year, the company developed a academic institution. support. In addition to these, it offers more traditional boasts an exceptionally practical understanding to set Q4 Consulting Limited apart from much of the survey instrument to help them in establishing legal services such as investment agreements, of how business works. Under her management, competition and it had the added benefit of helping and improving levels of employee engagement corporate work, R&D collaboration, manufacturing, Bonaccord offers clients a fast and cheaper alternative the company win work. (Précis™). This is a shorter and re-focused version of and distribution agreements. The firm also handles to litigation and disputes which sets them apart from their more comprehensive instrument (Q4 Profiler™) M&A, intellectual property licensing and IP audits many boutique law firms. The Glasgow-based company impressed the team which is used by larger organisations with a more and undertakes due diligence for investors. Typical at Corporate LiveWire for its comprehensive list of sophisticated human resources function.In 2016, the clients are in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, services; despite being a boutique company, Q4 can company has developed a new instrument, Agility medical device, cosmetic, food and drink, specialty help advise in a range of areas: from more general Index™, a tool to help organisations understand how engineering and chemical sectors but the firm also inquiries such as employee engagement, to more prepared they are for the uncertain times ahead.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Business Continuity Team of the Year Business Solicitors of the Year
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP United Kingdom Greenaway Scott United Kingdom
PwC is the world leading audit firm with 16,000 continuity through his work with clients, the Greenaway Scott is a specialist law firm which deals each of whom is highly experienced, commercial employees in the UK, and providing a wide range Business Continuity Institute, and the BSI, makes him solely in Corporate Finance and Commercial Contracts and business-orientated. The team are focussed on of services including Risk Assurance. PwC’s UK a recognisable figure, regular public speaker and & IP. In particular, the corporate team focuses on providing quick, sharp, valuable and effective advice Resilience practice, led by Martin Caddick, was media commentator. mergers, acquisitions, MBOs/MBIs, investments and and the team has a strong track record in advising started in 2010 within Risk Assurance, and has transactional work and guides companies from growing and successful businesses from start-up grown year on year to become the market leader in Under Martin’s leadership, the team has been the start-up to exit. They frequently advise on both through to exit. Martin Caddick providing Resilience consulting services. leading innovator in this field, contributing greatly Nigel Greenaway debt and equity investments and though they deal Director to the Resilience and Continuity communities, and Director with companies across a range of sectors, they The team pride themselves on being driven and www.pwc.co.uk Enterprise Resilience is about understanding what actively seeking to create the next generation of www.greenawayscott.com have developed a specific sector specialism in the maintaining traditional standards of quality and +44 (0 )20 7804 6547 really keeps organisations fit and healthy, capable resilience practitioners. The team maintain that they +44 (0) 29 2009 5500 healthcare, pharmaceutical and life science fields. As service. They are committed to adding value to each [email protected] of surviving not just sudden shocks, but also long wish to use their position in the marketplace as a [email protected] a result of this, the team see first-hand any trends in client’s business and play an integral role in providing term change. The team have undertaken around positive influence on the direction and standing of corporate transactions including deal flow, lending advice, legal guidance and commercial and strategic 150 engagements over the last 12 months and the Business Continuity and Resilience profession. and demands for funding. The business is director led input when necessary to enable clients to achieve over 600 engagements for more than 270 different – the commercial team hold science or mathematics their goals. Corporate LiveWire was also impressed Corporate LiveWire were not only clients since it started and cover services including Corporate LiveWire were not only impressed They are committed to adding value degrees as well as their legal qualifications, and the with Greenaway Scott’s commitment to remaining impressed with the team’s remarkable Enterprise Resilience, Operational Resilience, with the team’s remarkable journey to becoming to each client’s business and play corporate team are strategic as well as legal in their by a client’s side until results are achieved. Recently journey to becoming market leaders in Business Continuity, Crisis Management, IT Disaster, market leaders in a relatively short space of time, an integral role in providing advice, approach to client requirements. described by a leading publication as “an inventive a relatively short space of time, but also Recovery, Enterprise (Physical) Security. but also their role in developing and defining the legal guidance and commercial and and truly focused legal practice”, Greenaway Scott is their role in developing and defining the future concept of Resilience. This is demonstrated strategic input when necessary to The firm was founded in 2012 by Nigel Greenaway not your average law firm. The team always aim to future concept of Resilience. Martin himself was headhunted by PwC seven years most admirably in the team’s nurturing of the next enable clients to achieve their goals in Cardiff, Wales, and now stands as one of the most live up to clients’ expectations and surpass their own ago to establish and lead the Business Continuity, generation of Resilience professionals looking to dynamic and fast growing legal firms in the UK exceptionally high standards. taking the team on a journey that has seen them help get started in the industry. Martin and his team today. Nigel is the firm’s Corporate Director and also define new standards on Organisational Resilience recognise how important new blood is, and as such, founded a Corporate Finance boutique, Lexington such as BS65000, and change how businesses look have invested in recruiting and coaching the next Corporate Advisors. Nigel has almost 20 years of at protecting their futures. Martin is experienced in generation of practitioners. experience and an extensive knowledge within the working with organisations of all sizes, from global corporate sector, advising on all corporate practice corporations to smaller businesses. His experience, activities, including; disposals, acquisitions, MBO’s, coupled with his desire to continuously improve Investments, stock market listings, insolvency and the understanding and application of business corporate recoveries. Nigel works with a strong team,
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Cloud Computer Consulting Firm of the Year Data Protection Consultancy Firm
Britannic Technologies United Kingdom Alison Matthews Consulting Ltd United Kingdom
Britannic Technologies is an award-winning specialist London boutique hotel, in addition to assisting the Alison Matthews Consulting Ltd prides itself in be pioneers, and one of the best performing firms in voice communications, systems integration and lawyers at RadcliffesLeBrasseur in improving its client providing practical, commercial and sensible in this field. managed services. The provider’s solutions and service capability with a centralised, feature-rich IP compliance advice and training. The services include services effectively maximise the ICT investment of communications platform. data protection training tailored to the needs of the Alison has an abundance of other work she can draw private and public organisations across the UK and organisation, (either for employees or for the Data experience from, having been advising on data internationally. The team at Corporate LiveWire admired the level Protection officer), the review (or the provision) of protection issues for many years. She was Associate Jonathan Sharp of customer service that Britannic Technologies Alison Matthews policies and procedures, guidance on specific issues Director – Compliance at Irwin Mitchell LLP with Director Since 1984, Britannic Technologies has tailored invests into each client. Relationships are established Founder or individual problems. The services are designed to responsibility for data protection. Alison has written www.btlnet.co.uk technology solutions to the needs of its through the way the Surrey-based company treats www.alisonmatthewsconsulting.co.uk minimise the risk of businesses facing disciplinary the Data Protection Toolkit (pub Law Society 2014), +44 (0) 1483 242 526 customers, and pioneered innovation in business each client as a partner, going the extra mile in +44 (0) 7803 398 146 action/fines from the regulators or law enforcement containing practical advice and policies/procedures [email protected] communications in partnership with world-leading order to understand wholly their business goals, [email protected] by embedding a culture of compliance, resulting in which can be adapted to fit the needs of the manufacturers and service providers. Today, the processes and culture and serve them the very best more accommodating partnerships. organisation. She also authored the AML Toolkit (pub business communications expert offers end-to- they can. Armed with that information, the expert Law Society 2012) and is a member of the Editorial end solutions and services spanning IP Telephony, team at Britannic Technologies builds and supports Alison Matthews Consulting Ltd impressed the Board of the Legal Compliance Bulletin, writing Armed with that information, the Unified Communications, Networking, Contact integrated customer solutions with network services, Alison Matthews Consulting Ltd Corporate LiveWire team due to their passion for regularly for legal publications. Alison lectures for all expert team at Britannic Technologies Centre Technology and Cloud-based solutions. systems and applications that really meet the end impressed the Corporate LiveWire team improving compliance in this field. The panel of the UK Law Societies, the Isle of Man Law Society builds and supports integrated Its integration expertise in voice, data, video and user needs and commercial requirements. due to their passion for entrenching this judges admired the tenacity of the consulting team and law firms on a range of compliance issues. customer solutions with network software applications, and its strategic consultancy field with customs of compliance. in ensuring that firms achieve real improvements services, systems and applications complement the portfolio and support clients in Corporate LiveWire further admired the extent the in the protection of personal data. This is achieved Alison is renowned as a leading expert on data that really meet end user needs and designing a tailored environment that simplifies team at Britannic Technologies works to ensure that through their services in aiding solicitors in the protection, money laundering and professional commercial requirements. IT management, streamlines operations and the system that they create for each client is fully process to make sure all involved are treated fairly. conduct and is seen as a commercial compliance encourages fast, flexible collaboration for improved adopted by their employees. Accommodating all This is made possible through Alison’s own vast expert with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the employee and customer experiences. skill levels, the provider’s training sessions ensure experience in the fields of private practice and relevant law/regulations. She has won many awards everyone can get to grips with the new system, professional ethics. Her expertise has established as the UK’s Money Laundering Adviser of the Year/ Most recently, Britannic Technologies unified the minimising disruption within the office. Corporate her reputation as someone who is well-respected, AML Firm of the Year in consecutive years. communications technology and channels at LiveWire commended Britannic Technologies trusted and pragmatic within the relevant London accountancy firm, HW Fisher & Company. with offerings to further technology leaders, regulations. By bringing her prior knowledge to The team also deployed a new communications such as Strategy and Vision Planning Workshops each case, Alison’s deep understanding of legal and customer contact solution for the Mondrian and seminars. practices allow Alison Matthews Consulting Ltd to
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Excellence in Architectural Services Excellence in Automotive Repair Services
GOAStudio Architects United Kingdom A.G Motors United Kingdom
GOAStudio Architects is a boutique multi-award A.G Motors is an independent garage specialising in judging panel were particularly impressed with the winning practice that offers specialized and client- servicing vehicles of all makes and models, certified reviews of A.G Motors which contain frequent heart- focused architectural services to individuals in to perform MOT tests, repairs, body work, tracking, warming stories about how the team has gone the London’s residential sector. The home design team fleet vehicles and diagnostics. extra mile to help customers by staying open late, consists of George Omalianakis, an award-winning making outcalls to customers and generally offering chartered architect, and Umi Ishimoto, an architectural The Cambridgeshire-based company was founded a service that is flexible and convenient. Mr George Omalianakis, RIBA designer. George is personally responsible for every Aaron Ginn by Aaron Ginn in 2010, a qualified mechanic with Founder | Chartered Architect project from start to finish; he likes to make sure that Founder & Managing Director a vision to change the industry for the better. The caring nature of A.G Motors is also evident in www.goastudio.co.uk the clients are fully engaged, challenged and are www.agmotors.net Aaron recognised that the automotive repair their charitable work. In November 2016, the team +44 (0) 203 693 3817 made active participants during the design process. +44 (0) 1480 831 807 services industry suffers from a negative image from completed the restoration of a Transit van from a [email protected] [email protected] consumers, with the most frequent complaints in scrapyard to donate to Magpas Air Ambulance to In terms of making themselves unique from the UK surrounding inaccurate quotes, being over- be used at fund raising events and training courses. competitors the team maintain a number of preferred charged and, in some instances, being billed for A.G Motors is also a trusted service provider for the approaches to architectural design, described using What also makes GOAStudio Architects different is unnecessary work. Over the years, A.G Motors have East of England Ambulance Service, offering vehicle George and Umi see themselves a specific discourse that succinctly summarises their strong focus on the essence of what they do and A.G Motors is also a trusted service worked hard to change this industry perception maintenance and 24hr breakdown service for their as creative problem solvers who such ideas for clients. They try to create the Alice in why they do it. provider for the East of England by always being honest – whether it is informing fleet of vehicles; ensuring that these life-saving will deal with any construction, Wonderland effect when considering long views Ambulance Service, offering vehicle customers when work is recommended but vehicles remain on the road. planning, design and budget through spaces; an avoidance of the airport terminal The team also have a good knowledge of their local maintenance and 24hr breakdown not essential, or notifying them when no work issues that might be relevant effect when designing living areas; the cathedral context and are ready to respond to new challenges service for their fleet of vehicles; needs to be completed at all. This level of trust The A.G Motors team now consists of 16 employees to a given project effect makes volumes special and creates a sense that may arise there. London is home to a wide ensuring that these life-saving has been highlighted as being very important by from multiple disciplines within the automotive of lightness; and the garden is always the stage variety of architectural housing types providing them vehicles remain on the road. consumers, particularly among female and elderly world. This varied background ensures A.G Motors when trying to decide on the internal lighting levels. with the opportunity to deal with a range of cultural customers, and has played a key role in A.G Motors are able to complete tasks many similar sized garages Their clients listen and understand the metaphors contexts, ethnicities and architectural styles. George continued growth. would struggle to perform and also allows the team and enjoy the way they talk about architecture; it is and Umi see themselves as creative problem solvers to keep their finger on the pulse of innovation within through language and a bit of magic that George who will deal with any construction, planning, design A.G Motors take pride in being an honest down to the wider automotive industry. and Umi choose to communicate ideas, choices and budget issues that might be relevant to a given earth establishment, where customers can expect a and experiences, making the complex process of project. At this moment in time, their workload is high level of quality and care in everything they do. architectural design and the technical, legal and continually diverse with a number of exciting projects Customer care and automotive excellence are at the construction issues easily understandable for clients. lined up later this year. heart of their core values. The Corporate LiveWire
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Excellence in Bespoke Concierge Services Excellence in Brand Development
The Organisers Ltd United Kingdom Brand New Dawn United Kingdom
The Organisers are a team of effective and experienced Staff & Recruitment Brand New Dawn offer graphic, print and web are committed to providing the same responsive assistants on hand to help you 24/7. Their bespoke (www.theorganisers.com/recruitment) is one of the design and brand identity for ambitious companies service and attention to detail to all. This approach concierge services go far beyond those offered by UK’s leading specialist recruitment consultancies with a looking to either make a change and branch out has helped the company to develop long-term more traditional concierge and lifestyle management database of hundreds of hand-picked professional and in new directions, or more effectively connect and relationships with their clients: relationships built on companies. They give expertly tailored and confidential vetted candidates who excel in their field. communicate with their target market. The team can trust and mutual respect. support on everything – whether you have an urgent assist clients on anything from brand development Katie Shapley business travel request, an event to arrange or a Our judges were particularly impressed with the way Dawn Lillington to designing brochures, to refreshing websites and The team, headed up by Dawn Lillington, has honed Managing Director property management requirement. The Organisers can combine services from across its Director improving SEO. their skills over the years by working with well-known www.theorganisers.com four divisions at any given time. A prime example of www.brandnewdawn.com design and marketing agencies and some of the UK’s +44 (0) 20 7078 7554 The Organisers work across four divisions: this is when an individual is relocating to a new city +44 (0) 1865 400 640 With over 20 years of experience in the design and leading brands. By harnessing this experience, they [email protected] or country and requires a variety of services such as [email protected] marketing industry, Brand New Dawn successfully are able to think and work like a big agency, whilst Your Private Office a new home, new office, household staff or personal combines knowledge and confidence with a still maintaining the flexibility and approachability (www.theorganisers.com) offers concierge and lifestyle assistants, and a new school for their children. contemporary and creative eye to deliver the perfect that only comes from working with a small, services to a wide range of international corporate and The Organisers manage each situation and challenge design solution. independent business. private clients. in a timely and efficient way which helps to eliminate Brand New Dawn work with a diverse Their reputation for going that the majority of the stress which accompanies such range of clients from ambitious start- With a strong reputation for putting client’s needs Whatever the focus of a client’s brief, Brand New extra mile, combined with 19 years’ Property and Relocation major life choices. ups to well-established brand names at the heart of everything they do, Brand New Dawn Dawn’s original and contemporary designs will experience and an extensive list of (www.theorganisersproperty.com) offers a range of but no matter who the client is, they truly believe that honest and open communication deliver against the set objectives: selling, informing, carefully chosen contacts means property services including international relocations, Winners of Best Residential and Commercial Property are committed to providing the same should be the cornerstone of each and every project. promoting or building awareness. In addition, with you can relax, knowing even the buying, selling, renting and refurbishments. Management Company 2016 by the prestigious responsive service and attention to Only by getting to know the clients, understanding expertise spanning both digital and traditional Build Magazine, The Organisers are recognised for their culture and what drives them, can the team fully media, they can design campaigns that integrate tiniest details are taken care of. detail to all. Schools & Education their excellence and dedication to the Facilities interpret and bring their vision to life. They become online and offline communications seamlessly. (www.theorganiserseducation.com) offers a variety Management industry. An official ‘partner of London,’ a client’s storytellers. This unique insight ensures that of services in the education field – from sourcing The Organisers are the only company of their type to they create engaging and exciting work that delivers school places to providing tutors to finding student be awarded the kite mark ‘Inward Investment Specialist’ maximum impact and tangible results every time. accommodation. This service is particularly popular by London & Partners, the official promotional service for international students as it provides the parents for London. Brand New Dawn work with a diverse range of with peace of mind and ensures the student has a vital clients from ambitious start-ups to well-established contact day or night. brand names but no matter who the client is, they
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Excellence in Class Action Services Excellence in Electronics Support Services
Goal Group United Kingdom Zen Production Equipment Ltd (ZPEL) United Kingdom
Goal Group is dedicated to helping the world’s largest high-quality expert services are evident through Zen Production Equipment Limited was formed in in vapour phase reflow and vacuum vapour phase financial institutions maximise investor returns. Their its series of glowing testimonials from high ranking 2006 to supply the UK electronics manufacturing reflow; Heller Industries, the world’s most popular market-leading proprietary software and systems clientele, who commend them for their personable industry with class leading equipment from suppliers reflow oven offer convection reflow including provide the highest levels of data security and process approach. Corporate LiveWire particularly admired based across Europe and the USA. The company vacuum, formic acid reflow, conformal coating driers automation, offering investors an efficient and cost- that, in spite of their success on a global scale, Goal has an excellent management team with over 30 and vertical ovens; Inertec in Germany, who supply effective way to participate in securities class actions. Group has not relinquished the levels of personal years experience in all the key aspects of the solder the company’s “mini wave”, “stamp” and “dip active Vicky Dean Established in 1989, Goal is headquartered in London service that tends to be associated with smaller Peter Clarke LRPS, LNPS production equipment and as such they have the flow” selective soldering systems from the inventors Director of Sales & Relationship Management with an expanding footprint across the US and Asia companies. Goal Group was further commended for Managing Director technology, the knowledge and the experience to of the mini wave process; EPM, for Wave soldering www.goalgroup.com Pacific, where each office is staffed by local tax, legal their tailored services offered to companies; ensuring www.zpel.co.uk offer the very best solution and technical support for systems that have infeed and outfeed at SMEMA +44 (0) 208 760 7130 and securities experts. clients get the most from Goal through their active +44 (0) 115 9221 378 your application within their fields of expertise. level; Scienscope, a USA company who supply a [email protected] engagement with the organisation. [email protected] range of x-ray system to fit all budgets and technical Goal Group is at the forefront of the evolving The two managing directors have extensive requirements and have over 1,000 installations securities class actions industry as increasing numbers The last 12 months have seen the company experience in the industry; Steve in an installation worldwide; i-tronik, an Italian firm which supplies of legislatures around the world allow investors to accomplish a series of notable achievements, for and service background for companies such as Surf ZPEL with an intelligent component storage system Goal Group impressed the Corporate bring class actions. The company has already won example: 100% of client service reviews resulted in Our panel were impressed Systems and SEHO prior to forming Zen Production that can grow as your component range increases; LiveWire team with its growth since compensation for clients in 37 jurisdictions and is a ‘very satisfied’ or higher rating for the company, with Zen Production Equipment in 2006 with the previous Managing PBT-Works, a Czech company whom supply the its launch; having monitored over working with fiduciaries and global investors to and new clients were signed in Australia, US, UK, Equipment Ltd.’s Director. Peter worked for companies such as Plessey electronics industry with stencil and PCB cleaning £8 trillion worth of client assets and help them monitor and take advantage of emerging Netherlands, Dubai, Philippines, Colombia and commitment to providing Telecommunications, M&T Chemicals (now Atotech) systems that can be configured as completely closed maximised fund returns for five of the international opportunities, thus offering the industry Switzerland. Goal Group’s expansion saw them open products that are an offshore PCB manufacturer, Tamura Kaken and loop systems with conductivity level monitoring. top 10 global custodians. a comprehensive service to increase returns. a new office in New York City, its third in the US, and unrivalled in value. a sub contract electronics manufacturer prior to Zen Production Equipment Limited can offer market create a processing capability in Melbourne to service joining Zen in 2008. leading equipment, sales and service to suit small Goal Group impressed the Corporate LiveWire team APAC clientele. Furthermore, Goal Group retained CEM’s right through to large OEM’s. with its growth since its launch; having monitored ISO27001:2013 accreditation for data management Our panel were impressed with Zen Production over £8 trillion worth of client assets and maximised and security, as well as their ISO9001 accreditation for Equipment Ltd.’s commitment to providing products Their goal is to ensure that they not only provide the fund returns for five of the top 10 global custodians. quality management, before going on to launch an that are unrivalled in value. Having travelled to a most appropriate technology for applications, but Its worldwide client base that they have established enhanced client reporting portal which has received wide range of countries to find the highest quality also deliver dedicated customer care. This philosophy over the past 25 years has seen them become global great feedback and plaudits. in each sector of solder production engineering, continues to enhance their reputation of achieving a leaders and service the world’s most prominent ZPEL today represents a number of world class very high level of customer satisfaction throughout financial institutions. The Croydon-based company’s companies, including Asscon, the market leader the UK.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Excellence in Energy Efficiency Solutions Excellence in Food Industry Recruitment
Salix Finance Ltd United Kingdom Expion Search & Selection United Kingdom
Salix Finance (Salix) is an independent, not-for-profit, back the interest-free loan. Once the loan is repaid, Expion was launched based on the knowledge techniques allow them to identify the very best Government funded organisation working towards the continued savings enable the company to use that great recruitment is a double-edged sword; in in that field. By cultivating this talent, a number of the UK Government climate change targets to the capital for other budgets, such as the purchase order to deliver a cutting-edge recruitment service Expion’s clients are given a direct link to an exclusive reduce carbon emissions. Salix enables public sector of school equipment. The second programme is the to clients, it is vital to provide a truly outstanding pool of candidates who are not accessible to their organisations across Great Britain and Northern Ireland Recycling Fund, a ring-fenced fund managed by the candidate experience. competitors. This allows big companies in the Food to take a lead in tackling climate change by increasing public sector organisation, with money provided Industry to handpick the key individuals they want to Annie Shepperd OBE their energy efficiency. Salix provides 100% interest- by the organisation and match funded by Salix. The James Didgiunaitis Expion is dedicated to delivering market leading form their brand, and helps talent to flourish in the Chief Executive Officer free capital for the public sector to reduce their energy project loan is repaid into the fund from the financial Director service levels, enabling them to meet and surpass role which they are tailored for. www.salixfinance.co.uk costs by enabling the installation of modern, energy savings delivered by the projects – this allows the fund www.expion.co.uk both their clients and candidate’s expectations +44 (0) 20 3102 6900 efficient technologies and replacing dated, inefficient to be continually used for energy efficiency projects, +44 (0) 1484 599 111 every time Expion is chosen undertake a recruitment The team at Expion is trained to the highest standard. [email protected] technologies. hence the term ‘Recycling Fund’. At the same time the [email protected] project. To achieve this, Expion ensures that each They take a personal approach when interacting organisation continues to benefit from the savings that client is treated as an individual, being mindful of with candidates, interviewing them in great detail Energy efficient technology cuts carbon emissions accumulate once the project has been fully repaid. their needs throughout the recruitment process. and understanding their motivations and reasons for and reduces energy bills. However, upfront capital is a This ensures that they are able to effectively match leaving a current employer. This allows the likelihood The panel of judges at Corporate common barrier for public sector organisations seeking To date, Salix has funded over 14,400 projects with Expion has a well-defined five- the correct candidates to the right employer for each of counter-offer to be considerably reduced, and LiveWire were impressed with the variety solutions that cut their energy consumption. Salix, a 1,460 public sector bodies, valued at £462.9 million. year plan for future growth that piece of work commissioned. allows each client to successfully appoint the right and flexibility of the Salix funding not-for-profit organisation funded by Business, Energy This is estimated to have saved the public sector over should enable the company candidate. programmes available. The first is the and Industrial Strategy, the Department for Education, £116 million and reduced public sector carbon dioxide to replicate what they have Expion appealed to the Corporate LiveWire team Salix Energy Efficient Loans Scheme, the Welsh Government, the Scottish Government emissions by 613,793 tonnes annually. The Salix funding successfully achieved already over due to its extensive, high-quality work in recruiting Expion has a well-defined five-year plan for future where for the first five years, the savings and Higher Education Funding Council for England, model delivers interest-free finance to the public the last six years. candidates within the food industry. Whilst the Food growth that should enable the company to replicate from any new energy efficient projects removes this barrier by making this capital accessible sector across the UK, to increase energy efficiency and Drink federation has reported that manufacturers what they have successfully achieved already over to the public sector. and lower energy costs. Salix is funded by and works are facing ‘a more urgent challenge’ to attract talent, the last six years. Expion aims to expand within key for which a loan was required are used to in partnership with the Department for Business, Expion’s proven record in successfully placing niche areas and other identified locations, growing pay back the interest-free loan. The panel of judges at Corporate LiveWire were Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), the Department applicants at all levels is testament to their ability to the business way beyond its existing footprint. The impressed with the variety and flexibility of the Salix for Education (DfE), the Scottish Government and the find the right person for the right position. Expion Expion Ltd team are now in the third year of the funding programmes available. The first is the Salix Welsh Government and provides funding to public excels due to its high level of client care; by using previously conceived five-year plan; their current Energy Efficient Loans Scheme, where for the first sector organisations to reduce their carbon emissions their talent mapping capabilities, Expion monitors position matches their prior projections, and Expion five years, the savings from any new energy efficient and lower energy bills. More information about Salix and supervises the individuals they aim to place intend to surpass those objectives over the next projects for which a loan was required are used to pay can be found at www.salixfinance.co.uk. in employment, and their personal interviewing three years.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Excellence in Loss Adjustment Services Excellence in Luxury Interior Design
TopMark Claims Management United Kingdom Maurizio Pellizzoni United Kingdom
Having worked in claims for 24 years, Stephanie TopMark can help resolve any insurance claim Since founding his consultancy in 2007, Maurizio Staubach’s goal in setting up TopMark Claims problem – whether simple or complex – and can Pellizzoni has applied his Italian appreciation of style Management in 2006 was to offer a unique and guarantee that they will only accept an instruction and design to a range of residential and commercial personalised service to organisations, which was if they can add value for a client. projects. Based in the Chelsea Design Quarter, Maurizio flexible to change as their business developed. has created interiors for listed, period properties, Specifically, she viewed what she perceived to be Since trading they have grown from strength to new buildings, spacious country mansions and bijou Stephanie Staubach the “deskilling” of the industry by the introduction strength and procured over 50 claims contracts Maurizio Pellizzoni townhouses on an international scale. Maurizio’s final Managing Director of call centres and a “production line” approach to from prestigious organisations such as the BBC, Founder dressing skills are amongst the most desirable in the distinctive end result of the highest quality. www.topmarkadjusters.co.uk investigation and wanted to bring back traditional Veolia Water, Northumbrian Water, Ultra Electronics, www.mauriziopellizzoni.co.uk industry, and his unique approach embraces the rare +44 (0) 141 331 6844 expertise married with the latest technology. Kwik Fit and The Department for Culture Media +44 (0) 20 7352 3887 ability to create something enviably stylish from the Maurizio is sought after around the world, not only [email protected] and Sport. The company has also been awarded [email protected] taste and personality of each and every client. for his design skills or as a guest speaker, but for his The team at Corporate LiveWire were impressed an exclusive supplier agreement by Commercial multifaceted services ranging from home styling, with the client relationships that the company Crown Services encompassing some 15 Central Maurizio stood out to the panel of judges at Corporate event planning, set design and window dressing. has formed since its establishment just over 10 Government departments in Scotland, England LiveWire due to his personable and professional Having recently launched a new special edition cover The company has been awarded years ago. TopMark Claims Management work so and Ireland including MOD, MOJ, Home Office and Maurizio’s firm is currently working customer service. His many years as an interior for B&O PLAY’s Beoplay A9 music system (exclusively an exclusive supplier agreement closely with their clients that they have become an Department for Education. More recently, it has been on an exciting project in his designer have seen Maurizio foster close, personal for Harrods) and a luxury rug collection for Colbourns, by Commercial Crown Services extension of their team and they have assisted them awarded a framework contract for the provision hometown in Italy and several unique relationships with an assortment of builders, architects Maurizio is currently working on a number of luxury encompassing some 15 Central in improving their claims defence rates, combating of services to similar government departments in projects in London, after recently and specialists in his field, and can recommend the design collaborations: including creating a range of Government departments in fraud and reducing their insurance spend. The team Wales which provides opportunities to work for completing his first project in the USA. best for those he partners with. His commendable limited edition candles. Scotland, England and Ireland offer a national service that is prompt, efficient some 70 departments and Arm’s Length Bodies. network of contacts is further evident in his list of including MOD, MOJ, Home Office and completely independent of larger commercial satisfied clients. Counting personal relationships as Maurizio’s firm is currently working on an exciting interests. This success has led to nominations and awards integral to his work ethos, Maurizio keeps in close project in his hometown in Italy and several unique and Department for Education. at some significant industry events such as Claims contact with his clients to ensure a better project projects in London, after recently completing his first Although they take pride in their close relationships Innovation Awards and The Insurance Fraud Awards. which runs smoothly throughout. Maurizio’s work project in the USA. For the next few years, Maurizio’s with insurers and brokers, they always put their clients’ Stephanie has now been appointed to a government was further applauded by the Corporate LiveWire work will be focused around three of the most interests first – so that their recommendations and advisory panel which is designed to assist SMEs in team due to his close proximity to many of Europe’s design-conscious cities in the world: London, New advice is free from any bias – and that also applies expanding their business. best suppliers; this privileged access allows Maurizio York and Milan. Maurizio also recently collaborated to the choice of contractors or other specialists to supply the best goods when interpreting his with GQ Magazine to style the Bachelor Pad feature, who may be needed in the claims process. In short client’s tastes and styles, guaranteeing a unique and and is currently planning the next shoot.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Excellence in Nursing Home Management Excellence in Outsourced Recruitment
TLC Group United Kingdom Quarsh United Kingdom www.tlcgroup.co.uk TLC Care is a group of care and nursing homes and high quality training are key to creating a Quarsh is one of the UK’s leading providers of Acquisition plans that combine with internal Talent +44 (0) 20 8863 4637 in London, Hertfordshire, Surrey and Cambridge. successful team and they recruit, employ and retain Talent Solutions, founded by Lucy James and Jason Development plans to fit their commercial needs. [email protected] The company is special and different to other only the best to guarantee both supportive and Collings. Quarsh believes the traditional ‘one size providers because of the belief, energy and passion compassionate nursing and personal care. Which fits all’ approach no longer works, which is why Jason’s career began in management consulting, it puts into what it does: caring for elderly residents. means that whatever type of care is needed, the Quarsh was founded to deal with the tricky middle specifically Change and Strategy, before moving The team at TLC provide personal care, nursing and level of service will be exceptional, thoughtful and ground - companies making 50-500 hires a year that into Recruitment and HR. Jason has managed specialised dementia care to a new generation of bespoke to personal requirements Lucy James & Jason Collings need multi-skilled and effective recruitment teams. organisations in most HR consulting sectors senior people that have high expectations, and they Founders With head offices in the historic Bletchley Park, including Recruitment, Executive Search, seek to exceed those expectations time after time, People today rightly have high expectations of care www.quarsh.com Quarsh has experience working across a number of Outplacement, Consulting and RPO. Jason was day in and day out. homes. To ensure that they are constantly meeting +44 (0) 1908 889718 industries and sectors which include retail, FMCG, CEO of Norman Broadbent and its parent group the highest standards of bespoke care, the team financial services, oil & gas, hospitality, healthcare BNB. Jason is an expert in Strategic Consulting as it At TLC Care, the team believe that the way they care create a personalised care plan which is regularly and aerospace. applies to the Talent and HR sector with a particular and provide services to residents can help reinforce updated to ensure individual needs are constantly expertise in high volume Recruitment, Project Hiring the things that make one feel good about life: that met. This includes finding out about individual’s Whether a client’s requirement is short or long-term, and Outsourced Solutions. At the heart of TLC Care is people are good, they can be trusted, they care preferences, lifestyle, interests and medical history What has particularly impressed Quarsh will design and manage bespoke solutions their quality team of carers and about you, that the future is still bright and that every as well as their care needs. Lifestyle and activities the team at Corporate LiveWire is around the needs of each client, drawing on the What has particularly impressed the team at nurses who make the difference. day can bring something new and interesting. play an important part in ensuring their residents are Quarsh’s passion for solving clients’ vast experience and understanding of their team to Corporate LiveWire is Quarsh’s passion for solving Recruitment and high quality stimulated, in mind, body and soul, enabling them to problems. The staff get a huge kick out develop flexible and cost effective Recruitment and clients’ problems. The staff get a huge kick out of training are key to creating Their mission is to deliver the highest quality of care stay active and independent. of making recruitment work better HR solutions. 2016 saw Quarsh gain new partners making recruitment work better through designing, a successful team and they for each resident and to provide them with a home through designing, implementing, and in the retail, FMCG and healthcare markets as well implementing, and operating the best practice, recruit, employ and retain only from home environment by taking a professional Some of the homes specialise in residential care for operating the best practice. as expanding one of their key accounts from a UK and keeping on top of all of the wonderful new and respectful approach and maintaining TLC Care’s the elderly whilst others specialise in offering nursing agreement to a pan-European partnership. innovations in recruitment. This ensures that each the best to guarantee supportive exceptional standards. These standards stretch care. They also offer tailored care for residents that are client will receive the most bespoke solution from a and compassionate care. across the board, not just in relation to care but experiencing memory loss because of Alzheimer’s or Lucy has worked in most fields of recruitment, from team who love what they do. Quarsh’s recruitment also in hospitality, housekeeping, maintenance and other forms of dementia. contract to executive search, which included the solution is ready to use, with 90% a tested and administrative services. opportunity to be a partner in a boutique search proven process. The remaining 10% is the critical Whatever the reason for a loved one coming to a business and a Director with Norman Broadbent. piece that is tailored and adapted to suit a client’s At the heart of TLC Care is their quality team of carers TLC care home, the team will always strive to create a Lucy’s expertise is working closely with clients specific needs and culture. and nurses that make the difference. Recruitment place that feel like ‘home’. at a strategic level to design and evolve Talent
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Innovation and Excellence in Energy Audits Innovation & Excellence in Estate Planning
Quantum Controls United Kingdom Portcullis Legals United Kingdom
Quantum Controls are an official ABB Authorised Value Their approach to energy reduction is truly unique. Portcullis Legals is a trusted, qualified and experienced at the lawyer’s convenience. The development of Provider and the ABB Drives and Motors Supplier of It is a fact that on centrifugal pump and fan firm which has been around since 1988. At Portcullis their own app and the launch of retail law stores is the Year 2015 & 2016. Specialising in the sale, rental, applications, a reduction in motor speed of 20% will Legals, clients are the focus. The team look to guide particularly innovative. service and support of ABB Variable Speed Drives and produce an energy reduction of approximately 50%. clients through their aims, concerns and wishes by Motors since 1994, Quantum have built a formidable However, while many of their competitors will issue providing all the current advice, delivered in friendly Due to this approach, 96% of Portcullis Legals’ business reputation as the UK’s leading supplier, and they pride a report showing ‘predicted savings’ – Quantum plain English, and then providing the right solution. has been recommended by fellow professionals in Kevin Brown themselves on delivering 24/7 local support through actually installs and commissions temporary Drives Trevor Worth, MBA TEP F.IPW the fields of law, accountancy and finance and their Managing Director their network of service centres throughout the UK. on your application, as well as energy monitors that Founder & Chief Executive Officer The team assert that they are not jack of all trades; existing clients, many of whom have been with the www.quantum-controls.co.uk record energy usage before and after the installation www.portcullislegals.co.uk they pride themselves on specialising in wills, trusts, team since the beginning and know how they work. +44 (0) 1661 835 566 Quantum has an impressive portfolio of happy clients of the Drive. This then enables them to issue a report +44 (0) 1752 401 401 probate and attorneyship and can guarantee the [email protected] across industries as diverse as pharmaceuticals, food to their clients detailing the energy that would be [email protected] highest standards of personal service – ultimately, Portcullis Legals are specialists in estate planning for and beverage and even NHS, including Anglian saved on a permanent installation, to the penny. This “doing law differently”. This is not the type of firm customers. Whether they are advising on Wills, Lasting Water, Aberystwyth University, BAE Systems, Balfour unique energy saving strategy allows their clients to that just sits back, rests on its laurels and carries on Powers of Attorney, inheritance tax or Trust planning, Beatty and Aberdeen City Council. 100% of clients make decisions based on facts, not predications, thus as before. They recognised that in order to provide after 29 years they know the business well enough to Quantum Controls work hard to reported that the service received was either ‘good’ removing any investment risks. The team assert that they are not the best in customer service, they have to listen to be trusted by thousands of customers from all walks ensure that clients actually enjoy or ‘excellent’, and Quantum Controls are continually a jack of all trades; they pride what customers are saying and then actually change of life. The Portcullis team will guide clients through a the experience of working with them striving to achieve the best possible service for their Our judges were impressed both with their unique themselves on specialising in wills, the business model to ensure that customers receive critically important aspect in their life, with fixed fees as well as sporting expert product clients both now and in the future. yet cost-effective and successful methods of energy trusts, probate and attorneyship what is missing. and great customer service. knowledge and flexibility, setting them reduction, but also to their attention to customer and can guarantee the highest far apart from their competitors. Over recent years Quantum has won three national service and expertise. Their staff are all employed standards of personal service Thus, the team love to disrupt the status quo and What particularly stood out for us was the ways in awards for the innovative energy saving solutions based on attitude as much as aptitude, to ensure that innovate for the benefit of the customers. They which Portcullis Legals has adapted its approach to they have provided to UK industry. Utilising Motor and they give 100%, 100% of the time. Quantum Controls consider the legal profession in the UK, Canada, ensure the absolute best service and a reputation VSD technology, they have saved millions in reduced work hard to ensure that clients actually enjoy the Australia and the USA and research how the customer’s can trust. Putting clients first is evidenced electricity costs for their clients in many industries experience of working with them as well as sporting profession needs to change to reflect the future in the firm’s longer opening hours, fixed guarantee throughout the UK. expert product knowledge and flexibility, setting needs of customers and most importantly, to uncover fees, regular communication with customers, and them far apart from their competitors. what customers don’t like about lawyers. This even the option of home visits if it is convenient – included too much legal jargon, not being friendly or elements which we felt set them apart from other approachable, a lack of transparency about costs, and firms. Portcullis truly are legal innovators at their being made to feel that they had to do everything very best.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Innovation in Carbon Management Reduction Plans Innovation in Child Safety
Carbon Numbers Ltd United Kingdom Active Tagging Ltd United Kingdom
Carbon Numbers aims to support organisations Corporate LiveWire were impressed to see that the Active Tagging is a technology company with an The system allows nurses to discreetly monitor with ever increasing energy costs, by reducing and process at Carbon Numbers is simple and their advice excellent track record in design and development. individuals in care homes and prevent ‘at risk’ patients managing their building’s carbon footprint. With straightforward, and what’s more, a company’s It has been making innovative radio products since from leaving treatment areas, ensuring peace of a growing government agenda for sustainability existing suppliers can be part of the process. The 2002, specialising in patient safety and the tracking mind. Xtag is particularly suited to environments such and climate change, and energy prices predicted team believe in collaborative working practices of assets. as this where access is open and staff numbers are to steadily rise, an increasing number of businesses between clients, suppliers and partners that delivers limited. They are easily installed and operated and Neil Fright are focusing on the need for energy management. true value for all parties. Chris Bullock Active Tagging is a U.K. based company. Their product can be placed at key exits and locations throughout Chief Executive Officer The key clients are those where a combination of Managing Director range is designed and manufactured in-house from the safe area. www.carbonnumbers.co.uk cost, reputation (CSR) and legislative requirements At Carbon Numbers, the team’s first aim is to aid a www.xtag.co.uk concept, board design, firmware, software and then +44 (0) 1206 263 390 are paramount. Carbon Numbers main specialties client in compiling a comprehensive baseline of their +44 (0) 845 230 414 final assembly. This allows Active Tagging to be very In addition to protecting vulnerable people, the [email protected] include: Energy Reduction, Metering & Monitoring, building’s performance against which: investment [email protected] flexible with their customers, and rapidly achieve team at Corporate LiveWire were impressed that Automatic Building Controls (BEMS), and LED Lighting. decisions can be made, equipment requirements bespoke customisations. Xtag’s intelligent system can also provide peace and project plans can be formed, policy decisions of mind against the theft of expensive equipment The team, led by Neil Fright, has significant experience regarding energy purchase and supply can be The company is a U.K. market leader, with most and assets, allowing individuals to fully focus on Corporate LiveWire were impressed in designing and managing carbon reduction models developed, and investment grade audits can be Active Tagging is increasing its NHS Trusts using the technology. Active Tagging looking after the people in their care without the to see that the process at Carbon with great success. Carbon Numbers partner with delivered. product reputation with many is increasing its product reputation with many extra worries. This invaluable feature is easily added Numbers is simple and their advice clients to deliver a carbon management reduction installations within the European installations within the European Union, Middle East to a system and can be linked to an existing Xtag straightforward, and what’s more, a plan and to provide continued management of The team will support a client in developing Union, Middle East and around and around the world. network. Once tagged, equipment can be discreetly company’s existing suppliers can be energy costs and consumption. They have the realistic goals for their business, aligned with the the world. and continually monitored – notifying security part of the process. resources to develop a low carbon strategy for a company’s objectives and business planning. This A primary use of Xtag is to offer a versatile, secure instantly if items are removed without authorisation, client’s buildings and to support them in developing ultimately helps a client to understand the impacts and simple solution to baby monitoring. Large are detected in an unauthorised location, or tampered and implementing models that are risk-free and of future price and climate changes on their utility maternity wards, busy staffing rotas and relaxed with. The Xtag’s have also been carefully designed self-financed. Carbon Numbers focus on five key bill, providing them with the ability to measure visiting hours increase the security risks to babies. to ensure that they are lightweight, water resistant, areas including the development of energy usage and understand what impact their operation has The Xtag baby monitoring system greatly reduces comfortable, hypoallergenic and discreet. baselines for existing facilities, the review of policy on utilities and maintenance, and producing an the risk of abduction, whilst still demonstrating a and budgets with regards to carbon footprint investment plan that’s aligned with the businesses commitment to duty of care. Xtag is very simple reductions, the review of maintenance programmes, financial requirements to use and enables staff to monitor the whole and the development of staff and the supply ward accurately and efficiently. Xtag has also been chain schemes. successfully installed in a number of care facilities.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Innovation in Commercial Building Services Innovation in Commodity Data Management
Arzum Group United Kingdom DataGenic Ltd London, UK www.arzumgroup.com Arzum Group is a Slough-based residential and The Corporate LiveWire judges were particularly DataGenic is the leading global provider of on hedging, or are directly involved in raw materials +44 (0) 800 856 9600 commercial construction firm with an enviable impressed with the reviews for Arzum Group with premise and in cloud Smart Commodity Data and commodity procurement, all benefit from [email protected] reputation as a dependable, no-nonsense many customers citing excellent communication Management software. Their innovative solutions DataGenic’s solutions. construction company that consistently delivers from the project manager from start to finish as a include a data agnostic, multi-commodity data rock-solid results – on time and within budget. particularly important feature. The team have been management platform, visual mapping, business DataGenic impressed the team at Corporate LiveWire cited as being patient and informative when asked processes management, extensive and extensible through its achievements in providing powerful, Arzum Group takes great pride in its outstanding pool questions and always keep clients informed in simple, Richard Quigley data quality management, unlimited forward curves functionally rich and extensible software applications of experts. The team consists of planners, designers, layman terms which offers the customer reassurance Chief Executive Officer construction and an intelligent decision framework. which have the ability to operate across multiple architects, craftsmen and a wonderful troop of and peace of mind. www.datagenicgroup.com functional business areas and user operations. support staff with extensive and diverse experience. +44 (0) 203 814 8500 In today’s increasingly complex commodity DataGenic’s work in creating an integrated data- Each member of the team is dedicated to helping you Arzum Group is all about flexibility, innovation [email protected] trading market, customers need sophisticated and consolidation platform was particularly applauded have the dream home you desire or the commercial and, above all, results. Their team of experienced functionally rich capabilities to address new by the panel; DataGenic’s flexible and dynamic data property that helps you build your success. That is builders and dynamic designers will focus on your challenges, whilst retaining flexibility to respond structures are developed to accommodate an array why Arzum Group are extremely selective about who precise wishes to deliver cost-effective solutions to new opportunities, as well as global, political, of data types and multi-dimensional attributes, The team have been cited as being they choose to employ. They only hire the very best to any project, making your dream home a reality. DataGenic impressed the team at regulatory, or competitive pressures. This presents making it a versatile and malleable service which patient and informative when tradesmen through a rigorous hiring process that Arzum specialise in new build, house extensions, loft Corporate LiveWire through its challenges in the collection, normalisation, analysis adjusts to fit the client’s needs. DataGenic’s services asked questions and always keep ensures each individual has a wealth of knowledge conversions, kitchens and bathroom fitters, electrical, achievements in providing powerful, and interpretation of data; making the selection of are further commended for how data security is clients informed in simple, layman and experience in his or her particular trade. plumbing and central heating installations. Kitchen functionally rich and extensible software the right data management partner, to help provide at the heart of each service, allowing those who terms which offers the customer fitters in Datchet, loft conversions in Windsor and applications which have the ability strategic advantage coupled with operational partner with DataGenic to have peace of mind when reassurance and peace of mind. Regardless of your particular construction needs, Langley, builders in Maidenhead, Slough, Windsor to operate across multiple functional excellence, mission critical. managing information. In addition to their extensive Arzum Group can handle every aspect of your and Iver, and house extensions in Langley. commodity market domain knowledge and award- business areas and user operations. project including drawing plans and submissions to DataGenic’s clients range from Energy Majors, winning software, DataGenic distinguishes itself from local authorities by their in-house senior architect; Refiners, Gas Wholesalers, and Power Utilities other, similar companies with its superior customer structural design, budget cost analysis and a (both upstream to downstream) and also include service, ensuring that the customer is at the heart of dedicated project manager on-site from start to finish companies from industries such as Food and everything they achieve. to oversee every detail of your project and ensure Beverage, Transportation and Logistics, and Mining that it will be completed to your exact specification, and Manufacturing. Businesses engaged in the on budget and on time. energy and commodity market place through activities such as wholesale buying, selling and
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Innovation in Digital Technology Innovation in Energy Efficiency Research & Development
Volume Global United Kingdom National Energy Action (NEA) United Kingdom
Volume is an award-winning global leader in elevating them to higher value interactions. National Energy Action (NEA) is the national charity of grant funding to deliver 82 technical trials and Cognitive Computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Volume’s Watson-powered applications are designed seeking to end fuel poverty. They work across innovative local health and community projects. Experiential Robotics. They provide digital content, to improve employees’ personal productivity, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, alongside their The charity has also installed 3,872 heating and technology and innovation to many of the world’s motivation and wellbeing. By automating ‘first sister charity Energy Action Scotland, to ensure that insulation improvements via Warm Zones CIC, biggest companies, including Hewlett Packard touches’ and extending the self-serve cycle, everyone can afford to live in a warm, dry home. making these homes warmer and cheaper to heat, Enterprise, Oracle, Standard Life, Virgin Media Volume enables humans to focus on higher value There are currently over 4 million UK households in and provided training to 5,154 people to enable them Chris Sykes Business, Epson, Intuit and Dell EMC, supporting interactions. The role of Smart Machines in the Jenny Saunders OBE fuel poverty, living in cold homes that are expensive to pass on energy advice to an additional 1.66 million Chief Executive Officer their clients through five key areas of competence: sales and service cycle is to deliver consistent, on- Chief Executive to heat and hazardous to health. National Energy vulnerable householders. www.volumeglobal.com client services and project execution; creative digital demand touch points to reduce the time and cost to www.nea.org.uk Action believes that everyone has the right to live in a +44 (0) 118 402 5485 content and design; e-learning and instructional serve using human resource. Early adopters of these +44 (0) 191 261 5677 warm home, regardless of income. Corporate LiveWire were impressed with NEA’s [email protected] design; custom-built applications; and cognitive applications are already seeing tangible benefits [email protected] commitment to ensuring that people across the computing and artificial intelligence innovations. in improving Customer Experience and Customer For the past 35 years, the charity has worked to UK have acceptable living conditions. The panel of With their headquarters in the UK, the company also Service, as well as higher performance from their tackle the causes of fuel poverty and treat the judges admired the charity’s hands-on approach to runs the Colombo Centre of Cognitive Computing in workforce. Volume helps businesses with their AI symptoms, showing how policy changes and their cause, with their strong research and evaluation By automating ‘first touches’ and Sri Lanka and has a specialist Interactive Experience adoption and journey through a Cognitive Value The panel of judges admired the local action can bring real change to the lives of function; they wanted to commend their research extending the self-serve cycle, Volume Team based in Plymouth, UK, which works with Assessment (CVA) process. This four phased approach charity’s hands-on approach to their individuals and the wider community. This includes and the work that went into the collaboration in the enables humans to focus on higher Virtual Reality applications. Volume is one of the helps companies in multiple industry sectors cause, with their strong research and campaigning, research, development of technical pilot of the npower Fuel Bank. Corporate LiveWire value interactions. The role of Smart first companies to be With Watson verified, and it understand what AI can contribute to the business evaluation function; they wanted to trials and demonstration projects, and development appreciated this innovative and unique approach to Machines in the sales and service cycle recently developed and launched the world’s first and where to start. After the first phase, customers commend their research and the work of national qualifications. National Energy Action supporting households in energy crisis. It works by is to deliver consistent, on-demand commercial Cognitive website, the ‘Digital have a validated ‘use case’ from which a rapid Proof- that went into the collaboration in the also delivers practical measures to alleviate fuel providing food bank users who have pre-payment Concierge®’. There are many things which set of-Concept (PoC) can be developed. Once the PoC poverty, and improve domestic energy efficiency meters and are struggling with energy costs with touch points to reduce the time and cost pilot of the npower Fuel Bank. Volume apart from competitors, among them has been verified and endorsed, a working prototype through Warm Zones CIC, their wholly-owned a voucher to top up their energy credit. Corporate to serve using human resource. their two decades of experience, longstanding is developed. Volume works with customers on the subsidiary company. LiveWire further commended the direct benefits to relationships with global clients, their cognitive tooling, training and maintenance of the Cognitive recipients, including helping to regain control over capabilities and an impressive work culture. solution either enabling applications to be managed National Energy Action has achieved a phenomenal household budget and debts, and providing some in-house or by Volume itself. For more information, amount between 2015-16, with key successes sort of relief to those who are stressed about providing Volume’s focus in Artificial Intelligence is to optimise visit volumeglobal.com including: delivering advice to 18,500 vulnerable the very basics for their family, many of which others human performance through Smart Machines, people, enabling them to manage their energy and take for granted. relieving professionals from the mundane and stay warm in their homes; and providing £5 million
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation in Geotechnical & Environmental Engineering Services Innovation in Online Physiotherapy Services
Geo-Enviromental Services Limited United Kingdom Proactivhealth Ltd United Kingdom
Glyn Evans is the Managing Director of Geo- turnover, which has created a stable and thriving Proactivhealth Ltd is a specialised service provider by enabling an ever increasing number of individuals Environmental Services Ltd. – a geotechnical organisation that offers great continuity of relationship in the delivery of high quality Healthcare Services. to benefit from evidence based treatments with and environmental consultancy which offers a for our clients. The company aims to provide business to business convenience at the core of the approach that offers comprehensive range of services. These vary services which redefines the term ‘high-quality’ by efficacious long term solutions. from desk studies through to on-site intrusive Finally, they believe that they have a corporate social improving treatment effectiveness and eliminates investigations, which are used to provide ground responsibility. They support local charities, provide unnecessary delay in the provision of treatment for The team pride themselves on integrating clinical Glyn Evans models for contaminated land assessments, educational support, work experience and intern Kasia Czubak MSc MCSP MMLACP AACP individuals. By incorporating the latest technology expertise, individual patient values and preferences Managing Director foundation, pavement, road and drainage designs. opportunities, doing their part to develop the next Founder of Proactivphysio & Director of Proactivhealth with the knowledge and experience of an expert team, that incorporates the best research evidence into the www.gesl.net In addition they undertake slope stability analysis generation of young engineers. www.proactivhealth.com Proactivhealth Ltd has developed an outstanding decision making process for the care provided. +44 (0) 1273 832972 and design, basement impact assessments, +44 (0) 800 612 8962 Physiotherapy service for whiplash injuries that meets [email protected] contamination remediation strategies and validation In an environment where legislation is constantly [email protected] the needs of both clients and patients. By offering a With the help of therapies that are based on the latest reports, together with earthworks specifications and evolving, the company aims to adopt sustainable patient-centred approach that includes individualised research and practises in physiotherapy, medicine material management plans. practices wherever possible and adapt traditional assessment and treatment Proactivhealth services and psychology, the clinical research team at systems to ensure compliance with changing legislation. takes everything into consideration as far as patient Proactivhealth have inturn provided the best available The group has over 5000 Glyn has overseen the growth of the company Proactivhealth’s approach has preferences is concerned in terms of therapy evidence to support the principles and therapeutic investigations conducted by a strong from a sole trader to an over £2million turnover Our panel were impressed with Geo-Environmental demonstrated the innovation and forms and modalities, therapy locations and management. This pathway has been pursued to team of degree and Masters qualified consultancy that has grown by over 90% since 2010. Services Ltd.’s commitment to using the latest excellence in response to physiotherapy consultation times. The whole treatment process offer patients excellence in care, by using innovative consulting engineers, with an average To date they have undertaken over five thousand technologies – for example, since 2013 the company practice for whiplash injury and it ensures transparency and consistency in the decision techniques to facilitate tissue healing processes, of fourteen years’ experience investigations for a wide range of projects including has been using BIM software and all of their staff has introduces high standards and a totally making on patient treatment, while adapting a combined with the newest learning and motivational investigations of former gas works, petrol stations, been trained to an advanced level to enable fast, new approach improving patients’ treatment plan that meets the patients needs and in strategies. The clinicians implement individualised landfills, chemical works, government sites, airports efficient and accurate modelling for each project turn promotes more individual independence. therapeutic interventions which involve participation care, time and cost savings. and railways, as well as schools, hospitals and green undertaken. by individuals, both physically and mentally, to field sites. The unique approach to Physiotherapy practice was maximise therapy outcomes. Their partnership with local education centres, such founded by clinical specialist, Kasia Czubak, and her As an organisation, Geo-Environmental Services Ltd. as in a study to compare the effectiveness of field team of specialist Physiotherapists and healthcare Proactivhealths team of experienced clinicians deliver has a strong family ethos. Staff development and testing techniques for heavy metals against traditional researchers who work alongside an inhouse team of Physiotherapy services across the UK and treat individuals satisfaction is very important and they have built a laboratory techniques, shows a commitment to IT Consultants. The whole team have been working in even the most remote locations without delay, thus very strong team of capable and qualified consultant advancing the industry and implementing new tirelessly to discover trends in the whiplash claims ensuring provision of care to everyone without a degree engineers. As a result of this they have very little staff methods. industry and change the face of whiplash healthcare of impairment, irrespective of where they are based.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Innovation in Regulatory Compliance Innovation in Speciality Beauty Treatments
Global Regulatory Services United Kingdom Perfect Nails Nationwide Ltd United Kingdom
Global Regulatory Services (GRS) offers solutions, The extensive GRS network has ensured the company Maria Sirokai Perfect Nails is a well-established company in many updating her skills. In 2000 she enrolled for special advice, guidance and support to the global life science has professionals stationed globally: their experts are Director countries, founded by György Székely in 1992. training at Perfect Nails, and then in 2003 joined the industry. The company focuses on regulatory affairs fluent in the local language, are skilled in a niche field of www.perfectnails.info The Perfect Nails range of products has expanded trainers group for Perfect Nails. In 2005 Maria took and innovation, and since their inception in 2007, has regulatory and scientific expertise and have previously +44 (0) 2083 415 378 each year, developing with the latest trends and part in international retraining in Belgium organised established a network of respectable independent established a strong working relationship with other, [email protected] techniques to ensure the technicians are using the by the American Nails System International (NSI), and professionals and specialists throughout the world. local regulatory bodies. best products possible. In 2004 the company’s is now qualified as an NSI trainer. Bobby & Greer Deal GRS prides itself in dealing with the more ‘challenging’ management was taken over by Attila Györgyei and Managing Director & Director medical products, and those that are considered This wide range of local contacts has placed GRS Imola Székely, which resulted in a dynamic growth, At Perfect Nails London, Maria offers group and www.globalregulatoryservices.com by some to be ‘borderline’. Today’s advances in at the forefront of this industry, and has thereby and at present, Perfect Nails is one of the best and private courses to anyone who is passionate about +44 (0) 1223 750 638 technology are phenomenal and, invariably, more maximised the chances of a successful outcome for a most innovative businesses in the nail industry. becoming a nail technician. She is wonderfully skilled [email protected] products become ‘borderline’ as regulations are client’s regulatory strategy and/or licence submission. Their policy is to provide expert technicians and in nail art and has created her own style which is unable to maintain the same speed as the changes. The team at Corporate LiveWire were impressed with superior quality at a reasonable price. The team wearable, and has a stunning glittering effect created This revolution, of sorts, within the industry has seen GRS’s efforts in helping establishing companies still in have extended their range over time, with the through the use of glittering stones. Maria prides GRS build teams of specialists who have both scientific their infancy successfully register their new products. trading of manicure and pedicure instruments, salon herself on her ability to produce unique designs that The panel of judges feel that skills and regulatory expertise with the ability to The panel of judges feel that the work of GRS is Corporate LiveWire were particularly furniture, extra training and the distribution of high reflect the personality of the client. She maintains the work of GRS is helping to communicate effectively with the regulatory bodies, helping to revolutionise the life sciences industry: by impressed with Maria’s lengthy quality products, NSI and ORLY. They are constantly that there are no two identical people, and thus revolutionise the life sciences thereby achieving the best possible outcome for clients. getting life-changing medicine regulated and on the history as a nail technician. She expanding their portfolio of products, giving no two identical hands and so crafting nail art that industry: by getting life-changing GRS is a brave, pioneering company for its efforts in market, GRS’s labours are helping improve lives on boasts exceptional experience in the expert advice to customers, and providing high is exclusive to that person is an absolute passion of medicine regulated and on the scanning the horizon for new regulations, or potential a global scale. Their previous work in this field has industry, having obtained her first quality training to future nail technicians in several hers. Maria passes her experience and knowledge market, GRS’s labours are helping changes in regulations, which would have a major seen the company establish itself as a market leader, qualification in 1997 as an artificial/ countries worldwide. onto her students who are continually inspired by her impact on the life sciences: from cosmetics to medical and Corporate LiveWire admired how seamlessly the enthusiasm and expertise. improve lives on a global scale. professional nail technician. devices and in-vitro diagnostics (IVDs) to regenerative company can incorporate their advice and guidance Maria Sirokai arrived to London in 2012, after being medicine, GRS is at the forefront in its endeavours to to their clients and help them increase their presence offered a fantastic opportunity to start the first pave the way in regulating these new methods. both on a national and worldwide scale. Corporate Perfect Nails Academy in London. Corporate LiveWire LiveWire further commended how regularly and were particularly impressed with Maria’s lengthy The Cambridge-based company wanted to distinguish easily GRS shared their findings, finding the launch of history as a nail technician. She boasts exceptional themselves from other, similar consultancies from the their new platform ‘Regulatory Bites’ (which provides experience in the industry, having obtained her first outset, wanting to provide those who work with them short and to-the-point updates on regulation) qualification in 1997 as an artificial/professional nail with knowledge which is applicable on a local scale. particularly impressive. technician. Since then, she has been continuously
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Innovation in Specialist Manufacturing Solutions Innovation in Structural Engineering Services
Redbourn United Kingdom Centrespace Design LLP United Kingdom
Redbourn has embarked on a programme to networks remain safe and reliable when switching Daniel Ball BEng (hons), CEng MICE Centrespace Design has been in operation since 2010, and inspections, space planning and visualisation, develop innovative technology for Load Switching increased electrical loads. Founder providing collaborative design services to a broad 3D planning drawings and submissions, building – focusing predominantly on Electricity Metering. www.centrespacedesign.co.uk range of residential clients in London and across regulation construction drawings, basement design This has resulted in the company re-shaping its Redbourn’s patented load switching technology +44 (0) 1491 573 968 Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. specialists, facade treatment, and remedial design. future as an Innovation and Technology Leader for offers Smart Meter manufacturers and Smart Grid [email protected] Their aim is to bring a client’s vision to life, from open- Smart Grid applications. equipment firms additional safety, performance and Based in Henley-on-Thames, the practice is led by plan design to the creation of extensions, basement John Chester reliability benefits compared to existing products Daniel Ball BEng (hons), CEng MICE. Dan graduated and loft conversions. Chief Executive Officer Through manufacturing partnerships with on the market. Considered as ‘market-leading’ from The University of Leeds in 2000 with a degree in www.redbourn.com specialist partners in Asia and also via technology Redbourn’s product technology has quickly been Civil Engineering. His professional experience in the At Centrespace Design, the team offer a complete +44 (0) 7740 882 289 licencing, Redbourn’s load switching technology integrated into the metering equipment of the field of structural engineering was gained over the design service at a very reasonable price and have [email protected] is already approved in over 40 global Smart Meter world’s leading Smart Meter manufacturers. next 10 years working on large scale projects both experience working on projects with the tightest of Platforms worldwide. in the UK and overseas whilst employed in various budgets to multi-million pound renovation projects. The UK-based company impressed the team at engineering practices in London. He went on to gain They provide a free quotation service following Utility companies globally are embarking on Corporate LiveWire for their constant endeavours his chartered status in 2007, after which he set up a an initial discussion and site visit, or direct from The UK-based company impressed modernisation programmes to optimise their to provide their clients with innovative solutions. At Centrespace Design, the team new architectural engineering division for a global planning drawings. They also pride themselves on a the team at Corporate LiveWire energy networks. The development of energy The panel of judges particularly admired their cost- offer a complete design service at engineering company. fast turnaround that will enable clients to send the for their constant endeavours to networks into ‘Smart grids’ allows technology to effective solutions in technology, and commented a very reasonable price and have structural information out to tender well before any provide their clients with innovative play a major role in improving reliability of supply how Redbourn is single-handedly transforming the experience working on projects with Dan then went on to set up his own company, work starts on site. solutions. The panel of judges and reducing operating costs for consumers. existing market as a result of their unique approach. the tightest of budgets to multi- Centrespace Design, to enable him to focus his particularly admired their Having developed a major ‘Smart grid’ technology million pound renovation projects. expertise on his principal area of interest: the residential Corporate LiveWire were also impressed with for use in Smart Meters, UK based Redbourn is The Corporate LiveWire team applauded their market. He is a Partner at Centrespace Design LLP and the firm’s regular collaboration with numerous cost-effective solutions in technology poised to play a key role in many of the world’s electron beam technology, agreeing with Redbourn a professional ICE mentor for engineers progressing prestigious architects in and around London and major smart grid programmes. that it was indeed ‘game changing’ in the way it to chartership. Oxford, promising all clients – even those on a smaller combines optimal mechanism design for superior budget – a bespoke design service, all the way from Through the introduction of charging equipment Load Switching Performance. Corporate LiveWire Centrespace Design is a dynamic structural planning and scheme design through to building for electric vehicles, mass deployment of battery admired Redbourn’s efforts in innovative design, engineering practice. The team aim to provide a regulation drawings. storage and micro-generation technology, the which showcases them as pioneers in this market. complete structural engineering service in addition energy profile of domestic and industrial consumers to state-of-the-art 3D design for residential projects. has increased, requiring a new approach to ensure They specialise in: structural design, structural surveys
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Leader of Excellence in Distance Learning M&A Law Firm
Open Study College United Kingdom Burlingtons Legal LLP United Kingdom
Open Study College is a distance learning college Open Study College places emphasis on the ability Burlingtons Legal LLP was established in 2011 as a Burlingtons excels in a number of niche business that works with individuals who wish to better for an individual to study at their own pace and from full-service boutique law firm with headquarters markets because it takes the time to understand its their education, or apply for a new job role that the comfort of their own home, eventually earning in Mayfair, London and with international offices clients’ specific legal and commercial requirements. requires additional qualifications. They also work an industry-recognised award that will add power located in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Almaty, Vienna, It has recognised expertise in complex international with businesses looking to improve the skills of to a CV. However, learning at home doesn’t mean Malta and Gibraltar. Burlingtons is born out of a cross-border transactions as well as commercial, tax their workforce. you are on your own. What impressed the team at belief, confidence, ambition and plans for future and private client matters and disputes. Samantha Rutter Corporate LiveWire was the exceptional level of tutor Deborah Mills growth and longevity as a business at a critical time Operations Director The college has a large student advisor team along support offered, that has been recognised as among Senior Partner in the rapidly changing legal market place. Their Corporate Team has an impressive track record www.openstudycollege.com with an academic department, student services the very best around. Each tutor acts not only as an www.burlingtonslegal.com which frequently requires cross-jurisdictional teams +44 (0) 800 970 9131 team and course designers and developers. They educator but as a motivator, helping an individual +44 (0) 207 529 5420 The firm currently has eight partners supported by a to assist on M&A deals, incorporating their associated [email protected] aim to produce top quality learning materials and to improve their knowledge and understanding, and [email protected] highly driven team of solicitors and senior consultants. international law offices and other professional firms offer first class tutor support to all of the students, ultimately boosting their job prospects. Tutors are It is renowned for its professional culture, delivering and advisors. Each member of staff has multi-lingual and this is achieved by adhering to and going even contactable about anything to do with the course work to the highest legal standards with commercial skills which is necessary given that many corporate further than the standard set by the awarding body. and all have been selected for their outstanding acumen, and building long-term relationships clients are international in nature. The firm’s global The student advisor team helps The student advisor team helps students enrol on to professional backgrounds. At Open Study College, The firm’s global service offering with clients located all over the globe. Burlingtons service offering provides the corporate team with students enrol on to the course the course which is best for them; training is given only the best and most qualified tutors are recruited, provides the corporate team take great pride in their technical knowledge and the ability to execute any cross-border transaction which is best for them; training is to advisers on a regular basis, and training days are guaranteeing students the best service. with the ability to execute any commercial awareness as well as their ability to offer with commercial effectiveness and solid legal advice. given to advisers on a regular basis, run for all of the staff to get involved in. cross-border transaction with a personable touch, which they believe fosters on- and training days are run for all of A CV writing service offering remarkable expertise commercial effectiveness and going client relationships based on their core values The Mayfair, London-based firm work closely with the staff to get involved in. The college presents a home learning experience is also available for free to all successful Open Study solid legal advice. of professionalism, trust, discretion, integrity, loyalty tax advisors and other professional advisors to ensure that has been designed from the ground-up with College students. and independence. The firm’s client base is drawn the business structure surrounding any transaction one thing in mind: an individual’s success. With over from commerce and industry including private, listed is appropriate not only for the post completion 300 home study courses available, individuals have and state owned companies, financial institutions, environment but providing flexibility for future the option of a printed course pack or the e-learning charities, energy groups, software companies, growth and succession planning for the clients’ courses. Students can study a range of traditional educational establishments, entrepreneurs and businesses. The team’s expertise, combined with courses such as geography, science, maths, private clients. extensive sector knowledge enables Burlingtons to psychology and law, as well as a number of more provide first-class professional yet comprehensive vocational subjects including: reflexology, animal advice at every stage of a transaction. care, social care, interior design, and construction.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Private Equity Administration Firm of the Year Regulatory Law Firm of the Year
Augentius United Kingdom Richard Nelson LLP United Kingdom
Augentius is one of the leading Private Equity and Knowledgeable people are one of the most Richard Nelson LLP is a national firm of solicitors Richard Nelson LLP has dealt with some of the Real Estate solutions providers in the world. With important parts of any business relationship. providing a range of specialist legal services to largest cases on record. However, they are also fully eight international offices and over 500 staff, they Augentius boasts a dedicated team of experts who professionals, businesses and individuals throughout aware of the needs of individuals too and retain a deliver solutions to more than 430 funds on behalf provide help and guidance to fund managers across England and Wales. It was established by the senior pragmatic and down-to-earth approach to all of their of over 275 different fund management groups the globe, offering the solutions that managers partner Richard Nelson in 2003, himself a leading professional dealings. across the world, administering assets in excess of need and enabling them to more effectively crime and fraud lawyer, and has since grown to count Ian Kelly US$120bn. manage their investment portfolios. All of the Richard Nelson a number of the country’s leading lawyers, solicitors Corporate LiveWire were particularly impressed with Chief Executive Officer staff are professionally-qualified with a thorough Senior Partner and consultants among its team of specialists. the level of client consciousness shown at Richard www.augentius.com Established in 2002, Augentius has operational understanding of private equity and real estate www.richardnelsonllp.co.uk Nelson LLP. The team are commercially minded and +44 (0) 20 7397 5450 offices across Europe, the U.S. and Asia and delivers funds, wherever they are situated in the world. +44 (0) 845 216 2000 The team help clients with everything from private understand that a client needs to focus on their solutions to clients based in over 35 countries. They [email protected] client matters to defending high value cases in the business or their profession, whilst the team look after work in partnership with clients across a range of What particularly stood out for the team at Crown Court, and as a leading legal advisor in the area them in respect to any regulatory investigation. At structures, both on and off-shore, from the most Corporate LiveWire was Augentius’ desire to deliver of professional discipline they are often the lawyers Richard Nelson LLP they understand the significance simple single country structures and funds to more the highest quality service to their clients; a pledge that other lawyers come to when they need legal of needing to minimise the damage to the client, What particularly stood out for the complex multi-geographic structures, tailoring that has resulted in the firm being recognised across The lawyers at Richard Nelson representation. Their expertise is more specifically their business and reputation. The team provide a team at Corporate LiveWire was the solutions and services to the specific needs of the globe as the leading player in the industry. LLP have an excellent nationwide in professional disciplinary, defending regulatory personal and discrete service to robustly defend the Augentius’ desire to deliver the highest each client. Service standards are tailored to each individual reputation and a proven track investigations, specialist criminal defence, defending client and achieve the best possible outcome for their quality service to their clients; a pledge client – matching specific needs and desires to the record, along with expertise in transport and road traffic offences, litigation and case. Whether they are representing an individual in that has resulted in the firm being Corporate LiveWire were impressed with the wide services provided. Reporting is designed around the assisting businesses with a variety of private client work. relation to a motoring offence or advising the directors recognised across the globe as the range and depth of the firm’s solutions. They specific needs of the manager and their investors, regulatory investigations. of multi-national company, they always bring a high provide managers with Regulatory Compliance and it goes without saying that all data and The lawyers at Richard Nelson LLP have an excellent level of expertise and experience to the table. leading player in the industry. Consultancy, Fund Administration, AIFMD Reporting, information is available, online, to both managers nationwide reputation and a proven track record, CRA Reporting, Corporate and Company Secretarial and investors. A dedicated Technical Team also work along with expertise in assisting businesses with a Governance, Portfolio Analysis and much more. to keep everyone up-to-date with an ever changing variety of regulatory investigations. Being business AIFMD compliant Depositary Services are delivered world; ensuring clients are always delivering a people as well as lawyers, they are equally at home from both the UK and Luxembourg. Private Equity leading edge service to their investors. in the boardroom as in the courtroom and are and Real Estate Investors use Augentius to assist well known for representing professionals before them in complex Portfolio Administration and their regulatory bodies, including other solicitors, Reporting along with detailed Investment Analysis. healthcare professionals and teachers.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Europe
Social Housing Provider of the Year Translation & Localisation Recruitment Firm of the Year
Ashley Community Housing United Kingdom Adaptive Business Group United Kingdom
Ashley Community Housing is a registered Provider Corporate LiveWire’s panel of judges were highly www.adaptivebusinessgroup.com Adaptive Business Group provides a full suite of them to access leading professionals in each niche of Social Housing specialising in refugees and newly impressed with Ashley Community Housing’s values +44 (0) 208 123 0295 recruitment and staffing services to an international market efficiently and identify trends by keeping [email protected] arrived communities. A not-for-profit company, which enable them to help those who are most at risk. client base spanning everything from start-ups and pace with the market. We were also impressed with Ashley Community Housing was established in Bristol Their core principle is to change society’s perceptions venture-funded enterprises to established Fortune the way Adaptive utilise world-class recruitment in 2008. of refugees, making members of the community 500 companies. technology and marketing platforms with genuine, see them as an asset as opposed to a burden. The in-market expertise to deliver unparalleled levels of Fuad Mahamed Managing approximately 400 units of shared company endeavours in these efforts through The company launched in 2005 as Adaptive client satisfaction. Chief Executive Officer accommodation in Bristol, Birmingham and creating an environment in which refugees can Globalization from a single office in the UK, with a www.ashleyhousing.com Wolverhampton, Ashley Community Housing has progress with their lives; Ashley Community Housing handful of specialist recruiters. Since then they have Adaptive Business Group recognise that there is +44 (0) 117 954 0433 resettled over 600 people per year and reunited over has established strong relationships with employers, grown into a truly global staffing company with no one size fits all approach to filling a vacancy. [email protected] 40 families. All their tenants are refugees, have official which in turn can provide a pathway for work for their three expanding divisions and more than 40 full-time As its name suggests, the company offers an status and are eligible for housing and other benefits, tenants. The company also deserves credit for creating consultants collaborating across permanent office adaptive approach to recruitment with different with the ability to find work. family reunions, as their work gives their tenants the locations in London, Berlin, San Diego and New York. strategies tailored to the employer’s needs such opportunity to ably support their families. Corporate as: (i) Permanent Recruitment: traditional direct- Corporate LiveWire further Typically, their beneficiaries are able to progress into LiveWire further commended Ashley Community Our judges were particularly Adaptive Business Group has achieved its hire recruitment services under a ‘success only’ commended Ashley Community sustained independent living after 170–270 days of Housing for their Capability Statement, which stands impressed with the extensive phenomenal growth by focusing on the essentials: contingency fee structure, (ii) Contract Recruitment: Housing for their Capability Statement, program support. The company strives to know their testament to the company’s growth over the last few level of contacts and hiring great people and providing clients with an a comprehensive and flexible range of contract which stands testament to the beneficiaries profoundly well in order to understand years; their bed spaces have more than doubled from in-depth knowledge possessed outstanding service. Adaptive’s growth also reflects staffing options, (iii) Retained Search: available to company’s growth over the last few what they need to thrive. 120-300 from 2014-2015, and their ethical approach by Adaptive’s driven and the development of the markets they serve: language clients engaged in unusually challenging candidate years; their bed spaces have more than results in their team helping more people to lead a determined team of consultants. services and technology (Adaptive Globalization), searches, typically for senior positions or hard-to- Ashley Community Housing builds bridges into good quality of life in the UK. digital marketing (Adaptive Digital) and the MarTech find skill combinations, and (iv) M&A Introductions: doubled from 120-300 from 2014-2015 mainstream UK life for refugees who are homeless and Analytics software space (Adaptive Content & working with business owners and investor teams or at risk of homelessness. Tailoring a unique Ashley Community Housing delivers accredited Analytics). to facilitate introductions between well-matched programme in language, culture, employability, and non-accredited training provision, including companies interested in purchase, sale, investment economic wellbeing and tenancy sustainment to employability, careers advice and guidance. They Our judges were particularly impressed with opportunities or corporate partnerships. Adaptive further re-settle their beneficiaries, the company use constructive disruption as a tool to change the extensive level of contacts and in-depth has made successful introductions in the $0-5m, enables refugees to contribute positively to society perceptions of refugees, enabling them to be seen as knowledge possessed by Adaptive’s driven and $5-25m, and $25m+ ranges, both domestically and move on into UK life. valuable societal assets which they pioneered in their determined team of consultants. Each consultant and internationally. #rethinkingrefugee social media campaign. has a dedicated, specialised focus which enables
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Asia & Australasia Asia & Australasia
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Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Asia & Australasia
Best in Medical Defence Criminal Defence Law Firm of the Year
Avant Mutual Group Australia Sydney Criminal Lawyers Australia
Avant Mutual Group (Avant) is Australia’s largest With a heritage that spans over a century, Avant Sydney Criminal Lawyers is a team of defence The Australian based law firm impressed the panel medical defence organisation (MDO). Avant is a have the knowledge and specialist expertise of a lawyers who work together to ensure their clients of judges at Corporate LiveWire for its superior mutual, not-for-profit organisation, wholly owned much less personalised firm. They provide a range achieve the best possible result in their case. They customer service, which allow for their services in by their members. Through their licensed insurance of advice and support services to their rapidly are passionate about succeeding in court and this law to extend to people from all walks of life. Their subsidiary, Avant Insurance Limited, they offer a range expanding membership base across their teams in is exemplified by their unblemished track record flexible discussion options result in people in need of insurance products to medical practitioners and Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, of success in criminal and traffic cases. The team, from across the country having access to Sydney Andrew Parkinson (L) students throughout Australia. It is Australia’s leading yet our judges also wanted to note their genuine Ugur Nedim which is devised of ten experienced criminal and Criminal Lawyers. Their accessibility is mirrored General Manager, Avant Insurance / Avant Mutual Group medical indemnity insurance provider and has more commitment to healthcare highlighted through Director traffic lawyers as well as 8 support staff, will use through their flexible payment scheme – fixed fees Pamela Michael (R) members, more claims experience and is backed by a number of well thought out partnerships and www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au its vast specialist experience to ensure that each are available for less serious criminal and traffic National Legal Director, Avant Law the largest in-house specialist medico-legal team. corporate social responsibility projects. Whether it’s +61 2 9261 8881 of their clients receive the highest quality legal matters, and the first consultation offered is free. [email protected] www.avant.org.au a $1 million donation over a period of four years to representation, whatever each individual case Corporate LiveWire further commended Sydney +61 2 9260 9000 Avant has its own legal firm (Avant Law) – a point the Cerebral Palsy Alliance, a $1 million sponsorship may entail. Criminal Lawyers’ ethics and social responsibility. [email protected] of difference to all other MDOs in Australia. With of the Ear Science Institute of Australia, or offering The team appreciated their efforts through the SCL [email protected] 48 lawyers nationally, who specialise in medical fully paid internships to students accompanying The company offers a Senior Lawyer Guarantee, Help Fund, a charity which is wholly funded by their negligence and health law, they provide high quality Interplast’s volunteer surgical team in Asia Pacific, Corporate LiveWire further which means their clients are assured of practise. The charity aims to help those in need of legal services and personalised support, as well as their commitment to the profession set them leagues commended Sydney Criminal representation in court by a specialist lawyer legal aid regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or even rapid response to urgent medico legal issues. They above other firms. Lawyers’ ethics and social responsibility. with years of defence experience as opposed to species in their holistic approach. Avant protects, defends, supports offer expert medico legal advice and assistance to The team appreciated their efforts a graduate or junior lawyer, to guarantee the best and provides legal advice to over 72,000 medical practitioners and students, Avant protects, defends, supports and provides legal through the SCL Help Fund, a charity possible representation in court. If they are going Sydney Criminal Lawyers and their expert advice medical practitioners so they can including free membership for students, tailored advice to medical practitioners so they can practice which is wholly funded by their practise. to court, Sydney Criminal Lawyers offer a free first has resulted in the company receiving a number practice good medicine and provide cover for medical interns and junior medical officers, good medicine and provide education to help them conference and affordable fixed fees for most cases. of awards since their inception – having won and run-off cover for retiring doctors, maternity reduce their controllable risks. As the business of ‘Australian Criminal Law Firm of the Year’, for two education to help them reduce their leave cover and those leaving Australia. Avant also medicine is changing, requiring doctors to be experts The firm is spearheaded by Accredited Specialist consecutive years in the Global Law Awards - and controllable risks. offer a number of personal cover options including in their fields, and more often also now experts in Criminal Lawyers, and they are available to contact their excellence is evident through the number of a Doctors’ Health Fund, exclusive travel insurance running their own businesses. Avant is diversifying 24 hours a day, seven days a week through their glowing testimonials: previous clients of the firm for doctors, income protection, and life and total to provide a range of products and services that will legal helpline. have commended their professionalism, quick work permanent disability insurance. help their members to practice medicine safely and and satisfactory results. to run successful businesses.
Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2017 Asia & Australasia
Excellence in Real Estate Services Innovation in Asset Optimisation
Wiseberry Heritage Group Australia Relken Engineering Pty. Ltd. Australia
Established in 1994 as a guiding brand for real staff to enhance your experience and exposure of Relken Engineering is leader in asset management Although Relken is a boutique service provider, it estate on the Central Coast, a peri-urban region in your property. Furthermore, Wiseberry Heritage now and performance optimisation. The company is has successfully competed against established and the Australian state of New South Wales, Wiseberry span seven offices covering the middle and northern recognised for innovations in Asset Optimisation, multinational competitors. Relken now has a portfolio Heritage Group has covered the best in service, sales suburbs of the Central Coast – from the acres at Kangy which have improved the performance of physical of projects that ranges from high-risk, multi-million and management for more than 22 years. Angy, waterfronts on the coastline and through to assets for Relken’s many clients. Relken’s data- dollar assets through to common consumer products. the shores of Lake Macquarie. This level of choice has informed approach, and growing team of professional Darin Butcher Wiseberry Heritage sell and lease real estate with a helped play a role in Wiseberry Heritage closing 777 www.relken.com Asset Management consultants, have successfully The Canberra-based company impressed the team +61 2 6181 2325 Principal focus on the people, rather than the transactions. It sales in 2015 – an impressive figure that equates to increased productivity and reduced the total cost of at Corporate LiveWire in Relken’s endeavours to [email protected] www.wiseberryheritage.com.au is their number one objective to make the buying more than 2 sales per day. ownership for a large number of complex systems. improve the performance of their clients’ assets. The +61 02 4393 3922 and selling process enjoyable both emotionally and This has been done across the Resources, Utilities and panel of judges particularly admired the thorough [email protected] financially for all parties involved. Wiseberry Heritage The Corporate LiveWire judging panel were Defence sectors. and in-depth methods that are undertaken to does not believe that large sums of money should particularly impressed with the high level service conduct bespoke research and analysis; their team be spent in attracting clients, but that money should offered across each of the seven offices. Wiseberry While most organisations can employ the Co-founder Andrew O’Connor explains: “At Relken, of highly qualified engineers use cutting-edge instead be spent in attracting and training the right Heritage ensure that the caring, professional and basic suite of analysis techniques within we believe that informed decision making is the simulators, such as MATLAB and ReliaSoft, to conduct Wiseberry Heritage ensure that the people in real estate, ultimately benefitting all parties trustworthy nature with which all agents approach the asset management industry, Relken’s cornerstone of successful asset management. We operational research tasks, predict maintenance caring, professional and trustworthy involved in real estate transactions. This helps to the delivery of service remains consistent by training depth of knowledge has allowed us to assemble asset management consultants of the workforce and asset availability. Corporate LiveWire nature with which all agents approach create an environment where clients can expect together, working together, having fun together challenge previous approaches highest possible calibre to provide meaningful commended the hard work executed by their expert the delivery of service remains consistent speed and swiftness of service at the highest level of and going through the ups and downs together. and develop tailored solutions. recommendations based on solid theoretical and team of reliability and risk consultants, who are well- by training together, working together, professionalism and dependability. This, in turn, has allowed Wiseberry Heritage to Our approach creates a common goal practical foundations.” equipped with a broad range of experience in a having fun together and going through develop a system that relies on building long lasting between executives and day-to-day asset breadth of fields, including asset management and the ups and downs together. With Australia currently in the midst of a real estate relationships with its clients regardless of which office management practitioners, along with Relken’s approach to asset management results in a probabilistic risk assessments. The calibre of their boom it is more important than ever for real estate you walk into. clear difference in the value the company delivers to staff has seen Relken gather an impressive array of improving the integration of different companies to offer a wider level of choice. Over the its clients, evidenced by an ever-increasing demand high-end clients, assisting with military systems and years the Wiseberry Heritage team has expanded functional group activities. for their team of internationally awarded specialists. aviation amongst others. across seven offices to include more than 35 sales - Co-founder Ben Mailler Based on this approach, Relken received the 2016 agents trained to sell your home and show you the Australian Small Business Award for Growth and finest real estate in the area to purchase; 20+ property won a Telstra Business Award in Australia’s most- managers to provide landlords and tenants with recognised business awards program. quality support; 18+ administration and marketing
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Innovation in Oncology Treatment Services Leadership Coach of the Year
Sirtex Medical Ltd Australia Ros Cardinal Australia
Sirtex Medical Limited is an Australian-based global by interventional radiologists, Shaping Change is in the business of ‘making a field, standing testament to her skills in leadership healthcare business working to improve outcomes making it a less harrowing ordeal difference’ by creating better workplaces, great leaders coaching. With both a graduate and professional for people with cancer. Currently, its lead product is for patients. and inspired colleagues. diplomas in Human Resources, Ros utilises her skills a targeted radiation therapy for liver cancer called as an inspirational speaker and facilitator to get the SIR-Spheres® Y-90 resin microspheres. Sirtex is also It is within Sirtex’s innovation as The company equips people with the skills, tools, and most from her client base. Her ability to engage and developing a suite of new medical technologies, a company that has seen the strategies they need to achieve resilience in the face empathise with her audience, along with her insight in Gilman Wong which all have the potential to transform patient care company pioneering within Ros Cardinal of change, and thrive in new environments. Shaping how to develop people’s potential, enables Ros’ clients CEO in cancer and other diseases. Over 67,000 doses of SIR- oncology treatments, seeing the www.shapingchange.com.au Change ensures its clients are not simply coping with to think outside the box, and bring new skills to their www.sirtex.com Spheres microspheres have been at more than 1,000 leading clinicians at the company +61 0417 572 770 change, but embracing it constructively. leadership and their business that they never knew +61 2 9964 8400 medical centres in 40 countries. being invited to a series of international conferences [email protected] they possessed. [email protected] to share their expertise and innovative solutions when The Tasmania-based company believe it is not Sirtex impressed the team at Corporate LiveWire due tackling cancers of the liver. enough to simply manage a change in business; their Along with years of expertise in organisational to the company’s endeavours to challenge traditional work results in the team placing additional focus on development, the team at Shaping Change bring their medical practises, which allows them to establish new SIR-Spheres microspheres are currently used in establishing the most effective culture for success for knowledge in a wide variety of world-class diagnostic The Corporate LiveWire team and innovative therapies that guarantee to improve primary liver cancer and secondary liver cancer, Ultimately, Shaping Change form their clients’ organisation, and overseeing that the right tools and psychometrics which provide further clarity particularly admired Sirtex’s lead the lives of people worldwide that are facing the where the liver tumour has originated from cancer people strategies and then translate team members with the right talents and skills are in and key insights for their clients. product, and how it is used to harrowing ordeals attributed to cancer. With patient in another part of the body. All available clinical those strategies into creative, engaging, the right jobs. A company’s organisation is meant to deliver targeted internal radiation care at the heart of all their efforts, Sirtex’s treatments evidence indicates the treatment has the potential and high-impact organisational operate as a well-oiled machine with many parts, This multi-faceted approach allows Shaping Change therapy directly to liver tumours via and remedies enable patients to have a higher quality to significantly increase the rate of tumour shrinkage initiatives that lead to success. which is why Shaping Change assesses each and every to recommend powerful strategic interventions and the hepatic artery. of life with less suffering. Sirtex’s abundance of patient and tumour remission. A large and growing body of one of those parts for optimal success. implementations that build culture, community, testimony praising their treatments stand testament independent clinical evidence suggests the therapy is and teamwork, develop employee engagement, to the company’s dedication to commit themselves capable of improving the life expectancy of patients Shaping Change’s leader, Ros Cardinal, impressed the develop leadership and management, create better to improving the lives of cancer patients at a difficult by 35 to 100% compared to other treatments, or best Corporate LiveWire team through her endeavours to communication, increase synergies between individual time. The Corporate LiveWire team particularly supportive care. make a difference in creating a healthier and more motivation and the overarching organisational mission admired Sirtex’s lead product, and how it is used to attuned workplace through implementing strong and enhance organisational capacity through the deliver targeted internal radiation therapy directly Sirtex’s global expansion and success is founded on a leaders and diligent teams. Ros, who specialises integration of talent development and business to liver tumours via the hepatic artery. The therapy, commitment to understanding and serving the needs in unleashing the hidden potential in people and strategy. called Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT), of its medical customers, high levels of professionalism business, was applauded by the panel of judges for is performed using minimally invasive techniques and continuous improvement and innovation. her host of qualifications and certifications in her
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Best in Maritime Law Services Innovation in Genomic Services
Co-effort Law Firm LLP China Novogene Corporation USA www.co-effort.com Co-effort is a full service Chinese law firm with an opportunities are rare. Only professional, efficient and Ruiqiang Li is the CEO of Novogene Bioinformatics the company’s success. Using state-of-the-art +86 21 6886 6151 international practice focus and global reach. True result-oriented lawyers can help the clients “win” in Technology Company, a privately owned business Illumina systems, including NovaSeq 6000, HiSeq [email protected] to their name, Co-effort work together with their business and maximise investments and opportunities. headquartered in Beijing with branches in Hong X Ten, HiSeq 4000, and HiSeq 2500, as well as clients to ensure their successes, in the courtroom Kong, the U.S., and the U.K. An expert in genomics PacBio Sequel system, the equipment can be and in business. Co-effort has received numerous Co-effort’s team consists of highly qualified lawyers and bioinformatics, Li is a former principal investigator matched up with customers’ specific needs. Using accolades through the years in recognition of their from variety of backgrounds – the judicial system, at the Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences at its next generation sequencing (NGS) systems, professionalism, creativity and results; the most government agencies, leading international law Dr. Ruiqiang Li Peking University and a former VP at BGI (previously Novogene also has the capability to tackle large important accolade, however, is the continued trust firms and think tanks. Many of the team’s lawyers are Founder & Chief Executive Officer known as the Beijing Genomics Institute), where he scale human, plant, and animal whole genome of their clients, evidenced by numerous long term experienced in cross-border works. en.novogene.com developed SOAP (Short Oligonucleotide Analysis sequencing projects of any size, turning jobs partnerships. +1 877 230 9060 Package) for ultra-fast sequence mapping, variation around faster than local cores and the majority of Maritime law is one of the key practices of Co-effort. [email protected] detection, and de novo genome assembly. service providers. Established in 1998 in Shanghai, Co-effort is a top tier The practice areas cover admiralty and maritime, law firm and preferred partner of leading domestic contentious and non-contentious issues on both “wet” Founded in 2011 by Li, the company has since grown It’s more than size and capacity that has established and international companies. With offices in major and “dry” works. Co-effort acts for P&I Clubs, shipping to become a leading provider of genomic services Novogene as a true contender, though. Ask Co-effort’s team consists of highly cities in China including Beijing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Xuzhou, companies, insurers, banks, shipyards, port authorities, Using its next generation sequencing and solutions. What began as a few individuals has company leaders, and they’ll tell you the top-notch qualified lawyers from variety of Nantong and Changsha, Co-effort is strategically and a variety of shipping interests in many influential (NGS) systems, Novogene also has turned into a team of over 1,000 total employees, technology that helped the company emerge as backgrounds – the judicial system, positioned to meet clients’ needs nationwide. Co- cases. Co-effort provides legal services to the clients on the capability to tackle large scale and revenue has more than doubled year over year a sequencing superpower is only one piece of government agencies, leading effort also has international offices in Osaka, Fukuoka, bills of lading, charterparties, other carriage contracts, human, plant, and animal whole for the past five years. the puzzle. international law firms and think Singapore, Milan and Paris, with a closely knit network marine insurance, shipbuilding and repairs contracts, genome sequencing projects of any tanks. Many of the team’s lawyers are of associated firms overseas further guaranteeing that ship finance, sale and purchase, collision and allision, size, turning jobs around faster Novogene currently has the highest sequencing Other differentiators include a dedication to experienced in cross-border works. global teams can be assembled seamlessly for each fire and explosion, salvage, crew claims, and disputes than local cores and the majority of throughput in China and the Asia area, but Li’s scientific excellence, customer service, and data transaction. arising from port operations etc. vision for the company and its sequencing capacity quality. With 49 NGS-related patents, over 200 service providers. reaches even higher. “Maybe next year we are publications in top tier journals, and over three Co-effort is home to highly qualified and experienced Co-effort has vast experience in protecting and going to be the largest sequencing centre globally,” quarters of staff members holding advanced professionals who work closely with clients on enforcing foreign clients’ rights in China. With the he said. degrees, the company’s expertise has helped attract achieving optimal legal outcomes and on facilitating lawyers’ local expertise, Co-effort is better to interpret a client list that includes big pharma and some and securing their investments and business operations those cross-cultural issues and can provide practical What impressed the team at Corporate LiveWire of the most prestigious educational institutions both at home and abroad. Modern day business is solution for foreign clients when they have legal needs was the way Novogene has embraced advanced around the world, including Harvard, Stanford, highly internationalised and competitive and great in China. technology – something which is integral to and Columbia.
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Excellence in Securities Law Most Outstanding Private Equity Firm
Loeb & Loeb LLP Hong Kong ICICI Venture Funds Management Company Limited India
Loeb & Loeb LLP is a multiservice law firm with continues to grow and thrive in its substantive core ICICI Venture is one of India’s oldest, largest and diverse exit strategies such as IPOs, strategic deals approximately 350 attorneys and offices in Los practice areas, which include the following: Advanced most diversified alternative asset management (cross border and domestic), sale to other PE firms, Angeles, New York, Chicago, Nashville, Washington, Media and Technology, Bankruptcy, Restructuring companies. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary promoter/company buybacks, etc. DC, Beijing and Hong Kong. The Hong Kong office is and Creditors’ Rights, Capital Markets, Corporate, of ICICI Bank – the largest private sector financial comprised of nearly 40 Hong Kong- and U.S.-qualified Employment and Labour, Entertainment, Finance, services group in India. Since its establishment Capitalising on such success, the team believe they attorneys, solicitors and paralegals and has become Intellectual Property, Litigation, Private Equity, Real in 1988, ICICI Venture has raised historical assets are well placed to capture new opportunities in Lawrence Venick one of the most active law firms in the region within Estate, Tax and Trusts and Estates. Mr. Prashant Purker under management/advisory services of over USD the fast growing Indian alternative assets market Managing Partner the areas of capital markets and corporate finance. Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer 4 billion and manages/advises funds across four which saw investments of USD 15 billion in 2016 and www.loeb.com Our panel of expert judges were impressed with the www.iciciventure.com verticals: private equity, real estate, infrastructure (in exits worth USD 9 billion in the same year. India will +852 3923 1111 Loeb & Loeb focuses on select core industries and firm’s impressive history in representing issuers and +91 22 6655 5050 a strategic partnership with Tata Power Company, continue to be a key focus area in the world, because [email protected] practice areas, rather than endeavouring to be all underwriters, public companies and emerging growth India’s largest power company in the private sector) of its potential for sustained high growth. things to all clients. The firm concentrates on capital private companies in some of the most sophisticated and special situations (in a strategic partnership markets transactions and regulatory advice in Greater and innovative capital markets transactions in history, with Apollo Global Management, US). The funds China and IPOs in both the Main Board and the Growth which have spanned the globe and redefined the managed/advised by ICICI Venture have, over the Our panel of expert judges were Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange of Hong landscape of business in the United States, China, Corporate LiveWire were years, invested across multiple sectors and across impressed with the firm’s impressive Kong Limited, as well as mergers and acquisitions and India, Israel, Latin America and Europe. Their capital particularly impressed that the multiple economic cycles of the Indian economy, history in representing issuers and general corporate and commercial transactions. Loeb markets attorneys have developed deep expertise overall fundraising tally since 2009 thereby giving ICICI Venture a competitive edge underwriters, public companies and represents multinational, Fortune 100 companies in in the media and technology, energy, health and life crossed USD 2.5 billion across five over other private equity firms. emerging growth private companies their mid-market transactions and litigation matters, sciences industries, and their initial public offerings, offerings, which is believed to be the in some of the most sophisticated and serves as primary outside counsel to a multitude innovated public acquisition company offerings and highest in the Indian market in the Corporate LiveWire were particularly impressed that and innovative capital markets of mid-market clients. They also represent clients acquisitions, special purpose acquisition company post GFC period. the overall fundraising tally since 2009 crossed USD ranging from emerging companies to high net worth offerings and acquisitions, and private investment in 2.5 billion across five offerings, which is believed transactions in history individuals and families. public equity transactions have ranged in size from to be the highest in the Indian market in the post $2 million to nearly $500 million. The depth and GFC period. During this period, the team have Loeb & Loeb has an established history and nationally breadth of knowledge and experience that Loeb also invested over USD 1.3 billion in 28 deals and recognised reputation in the entertainment and & Loeb brings to every transaction ensures clients concluded full/partial exits from 50 companies media industry, and is highly regarded for its depth receive professional input that reflects market realities worth over USD 1.4 billion, which is also believed in financial services, private client services and real and protects their competitive edge. to be the highest in the Indian market in the post estate. The firm has a broad array of experience and GFC period. ICICI Venture has closed exits using
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Banking Law Firm of the Year Accountancy Firm of the Year
DivinaLaw Philippines Nexia TS Singapore
DivinaLaw is a leading full-service law firm in the their respective fields, and they recruit only the top Nexia TS was founded in 1993 by Henry Tan and commended Nexia TS for their competitive rates Philippines. They take pride in advocating and graduates from the leading law schools. Sitoh Yih Pin, who both have had numerous years of of service; although their level of service matches, practicing dynamic lawyering – prompt, proactive previous experience as chartered accountants. After and in some cases surpasses, larger competitors, and result-oriented. They offer depth and range DivinaLaw is the sole Philippine member of Lawyers working as managers for an international accounting Nexia TS’ fees are lower, and offer greater levels of in experience and resources and a professional, Associated Worldwide, a top-rated international firm, they had a vision and saw an opportunity to personal service alongside higher levels of partner collaborative work ethic – qualities that clients association of over 100 independent law firms from establish their own organisation. Nexia TS aims involvement. Corporate LiveWire also admired how Nilo T. Divina appreciate in an emerging and challenging market more than 50 countries. The firm has extensive Henry Tan to differentiate itself from the vast range of other much emphasis Nexia TS put on their customer care; Managing Partner like the Philippines. At DivinaLaw, they endeavour to experience in banking and financial transactions and Managing Director accountancy firms by offering their personalised by fostering an environment of trust and mutual www.divinalaw.com understand clients’ needs so they can give them the has worked on various securitisations, structured www.nexiats.com.sg services, and well-qualified expertise. respect, they cultivate good working relationships +63 02 822 0808 best legal service possible. They aim to exceed their and project financing. In addition to structuring and +65 6534 5700 with their clients and bolster their reputation as one [email protected] expectations at every turn. negotiating treasury and trust products, the firm also [email protected] Growing significantly in size over the last few years, of Singapore’s leading accountancy firms. assists institutional investors on their investment Nexia TS is now recognised as an established mid-tier Their practice includes the entire spectrum of management mandates and securities-lending local accounting firm. As an independent member Nexia TS’s desire for quality has been recognised Philippine law. Their litigation practice covers programmes. Its comprehensive expertise in this firm of Nexia International, they are affiliated to by clients and the accounting profession. Standing The 54-strong team of lawyers at corporate, criminal and civil litigation, alternative field of practice ensures clients of outputs and results The Corporate LiveWire team further accounting firms in many parts of the world. These testament to their endeavours, the firm is among all times showed a professional, dispute resolution, estates and trusts, immigration, that are efficient and custom-tailored to suit each commended Nexia TS for their connections result in Nexia TS’s clients benefitting the first local accounting firms to be accredited by collaborative work ethic – qualities labour and employment, elections, administrative client’s peculiar needs. The firm is likewise engaged competitive rates of service; although from a personalised, comprehensive and good the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, that clients appreciate in an regulation, and maritime law. Their corporate practice in advisory work for corporate trustees and agency their level of service matches, and in service at a competitive rate - both in Singapore Institute of Chartered Accountants in England emerging and challenging market includes banking, finance and construction, mergers service providers in relation to the general exercise some cases surpasses, larger competitors and globally. & Wales and Singapore Accountancy Commission like the Philippines. and acquisition, foreign investments, securities, of trustee powers and discretions. It has represented - Singapore Qualification Programmes (Singapore corporate rehabilitation, insurance, public-private both creditors and borrowers in complex and simple The accountancy firm impressed the team at QP) to provide the supervision of professionals partnerships, mining and natural resources, energy, loan and facility syndications. Corporate LiveWire for their ‘bouquet of values’ which undergoing traineeship to qualify as Chartered utilities regulation, intellectual property, sports contribute to their excellent services. The panel of Accountants. and entertainment, and taxation. Their clients Corporate Livewire was impressed with the depth judges particularly admired the range of advice include leading companies in banking and finance, and range in experience and resources demonstrated the firm seamlessly offers from its extensive pool of Nexia TS has recently won the much-acclaimed manufacturing, retail, power, oil and gas, education, by the team in the field of banking law. talent; the team at Nexia TS hand-picks a suitable Innovation Award, conferred under the Business health care and insurance, realty and property advisor that fits a clients’ needs, providing clients Excellence Awards as part of the Singapore development, and technology. Their lawyers are with a dedicated point of contact to easily interact Accountancy Awards 2016. some of the most qualified and experienced in with the firm. The Corporate LiveWire team further
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IP Law Boutique of the Year
Ella Cheong LLC Singapore
Ella Cheong LLC is a Singapore-based law firm Corporate LiveWire was particularly impressed, specialising in intellectual property (IP) in the Asian however, with the client-driven culture at Ella Cheong region. It is committed to protecting the fruits of LLC. The service is personalised, innovative and creativity with effective solutions in order to meet responsive, and the team are immensely committed diverse needs along the IP value chain. The team to understanding a client’s needs, expectations and boasts a track record of providing strategic business concerns. From initial contact with the firm, through Soh Kar Liang advice and addressing complex issues spanning a to completion of a matter, clients will find a team Director wide range of industries and business setups in an of qualified professionals who deliver exceptional www.ellacheong.asia ever-evolving legal landscape. leadership, quality and value, and have a wealth of +65 6692 5500 knowledge and experience in all aspects of domestic [email protected] The firm takes its name from Ella Cheong, an and international intellectual property. The insight internationally known and well-respected IP and clarity offered by the dynamic team at Ella practitioner who started professional practice Cheong LLC helps clients navigate risks, regulatory in Hong Kong in the 1970’s. In 1986, Ella Cheong issues and the diverse challenges of a competitive The service is personalised, founded the initial practice in Singapore to meet marketplace – in the boardroom or the courtroom. innovative and responsive, and the the IP demands of international businesses in this team are immensely committed region, as well as the rapidly evolving IP needs What also stood out to the team at Corporate to understanding a client’s needs, of local businesses. The practice has since grown LiveWire is the firm’s devotion to providing the expectations and concerns and adapted to regional changes in the thriving IP highest standard of quality and cost effectiveness landscape. Its present incarnation is the culmination in all aspects. This is achieved through the ability to of a significant wealth of experience and capability consistently think outside the box, and to always look in IP services, represented by a well-known brand in for the best approach to each individual case. Asia that clients can count on.
Apart from prosecution of applications for registration of IP (including Patents, Trade Marks and Designs), Ella Cheong LLC provides a comprehensive suite of legal services, including IP enforcement, commercialisation and strategy development.
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Israel Saudi Arabia Excellence in International Arbitration Legal Services Excellence In Corporate Hotel Services M.Firon & Co. Mövenpick Hotel City Star Jeddah Patent Law Firm of the Year Ehrlich & Fenster South Africa Innovation & Excellence in Employee Benefits Kenya NBC Holdings (Proprietary) Limited Financial Risk Insurance Brokers of the Year Most Outstanding Mining Services Firm Masumali Meghji Insurance Brokers LTD Tacmin Madini Excellence in Corporate Banking Mauritius Absa Bank & Barclays Africa International Trust Law Firm of the Year Innovation in Maritime Engineering Erriah Chambers NauticAfrica Mechanical Engineering Firm of the Year Nigeria AOSConsultingEngineers Innovation in Banking Solutions Eco Bank Nigeria UAE Excellence in International Dispute Resolution Saudi Arabia KBHKaanuun Bank of the Year Fund Placement Firm of the Year Arab National Bank Greenstone Equity Partners Innovation & Excellence for Content Innovation in Corporate Insurance Solutions Management in Audiovisual Production Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company TIMELINE for Production & Events Innovation in Private Sector Investment Banking Zambia Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector Tour Agency of the Year Mukwa Travel & Tours Ltd
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Patent Law Firm of the Year International Trust Law Firm of the Year
Ehrlich & Fenster Israel Erriah Chambers Mauritius
Dr. Gal Ehrlich is the founder and managing As the leading international patent firm in Israel, Dev R. Erriah Erriah Chambers specialises in International Tax others. The chambers provides litigation services, director of Ehrlich & Fenster. Dr Ehrlich has a B.Sc. Ehrlich & Fenster provides legal and technological Director Law, International Trusts Law, International Business advice and legal opinions on any aspect of the laws in biology and a Ph.D. in genetic engineering from consulting for inventions and patents in all areas of www.erriahchambers.com Law, and all aspects of offshore business activities. of Mauritius, international tax planning, domestic the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a degree science and technology: they support the drafting +230 208 2220 Established in 2002, Erriah Chambers, Mauritius has taxation, import and export services, all cross-border in Law, LL.B., from Tel Aviv University Law School. of intellectual property strategies, including an [email protected] been a member of Lex Africa since February 2014, as transaction, hotel industry and construction law, Since 1994, Dr. Ehrlich has been involved in the assessment of the present and future commercial well as a member of other organisations and listed in international investments, international trusts law. Dr. Gal Ehrlich preparation and prosecution of patent applications potential offered. Chambers & Partners and IFLR. Founder & Managing Partner in all high-tech fields, including, inter alia, biotech, The panel of expert judges at Corporate Livewire www.ipatent.co.il aggrotech, medicine, pharmaceuticals, computers, Corporate LiveWire particularly admire Ehrlich & The Chambers was set up in response to the demand have awarded Erriah Chambers the award for +972 73 791 9199 communications, physics, chemistry and medical Fenster’s unparalleled attention to market nuances for Mauritius-based lawyers with international International Trust Law Firm of the Year because of [email protected] devices. In June 2000, Dr. Ehrlich founded Ehrlich & and their commitment to keeping one’s finger on exposure and specialised expertise in the fields of their unparalleled experience in advising on various Partners, and quickly became the fastest-growing IP the market pulse. The legal team learns continually International Trust, International Finance, Banking Law, aspects of trust law and international trust law. firm in Israel. to keep abreast of new tactics, international issues, Shipping Law, Aircraft Finance and Leasing, Project Mauritius has introduced trust law for the benefit and technological and research developments that Finance, Corporate & Commercial Law, Litigation and of both residents and offshore settlors. Under the Abiding by the highest standards As of December 2006, the firm of Fenster & Co. emerge daily, be it in life science, technology or Under the management of cross border insolvency, tracing and debts recovery, management of Dev Erriah, head of Erriah Chambers, and equipped with experience merged into Ehrlich & Partners, which was renamed high technology, placing them ahead in the field of Dev Erriah, head of Erriah enforcement of foreign judgments, arbitral awards, the team of seven barristers run a highly esteemed that spans decades, it is clear why Ehrlich & Fenster, Israel’s leading patent attorneys patent law. Chambers, the team of seven arrest of foreign vessels and drafting of transactional/ practice at the forefront of the Mauritian legal market. Ehrlich & Fenster is considered firm, which employs more than 150 employees. The barristers run a highly esteemed security documents. Known for advising offshore clients and assisting a leader in the intricate game of firm serves thousands of clients, including leading Abiding by the highest standards and equipped practice at the forefront of the domestic companies with expansion operations in intellectual property. universities and academic institutions in Israel, as with experience that spans decades, it is clear Mauritian legal market. Erriah Chambers also acts as legal adviser and Africa, the firm is also increasingly active in arbitration well as many well-known major companies and why Ehrlich & Fenster is considered a leader in the legal consultant to various banks in Mauritius and with frequent appearances before all levels of court, start-ups and private clientele. intricate game of intellectual property. Their valuing internationally. More than 80% of the chamber’s up to the Privy Council. The experience of the senior of professionalism, strategic prowess, efficiency, practice involves advising international clients, partners leads to practical and commercial solutions, Ehrlich & Fenster is also recognised and categorised dynamic thought and cost transparency, combined multinational enterprises, international law firms, the with consistent standards that render them some of by prestigious world surveys as a leading patent with supporting the best researchers, developers top 10 international accountant firms, management the best lawyers on the island. attorneys firm in Israel and has been ranked for and inventors in Israel and abroad, caught the eye of companies, domestic and international banks. The eight consecutive years as tier one in MIP (Managing the team at Corporate LiveWire, and for this we wish chambers is also involved in setting up of various Intellectual Property) Magazine as well as Chambers to recognise the firm. investment funds with very complex structures in and Partners. India, various jurisdictions in Africa and China, among
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Innovation & Excellence in Employee Benefits Innovation in Corporate Insurance Solutions
NBC Holdings (Proprietary) Limited South Africa Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company UAE
Max Maisela NBC Holdings (Pty) Ltd is the first black-owned and NBC became an independent company in 1998. Founded in 1972, ADNIC is one of the leading multiline Corporate LiveWire further commended ADNIC’s Founder managed employee benefits company in South Today NBC consults and administers more than 120 insurance and re-insurance providers in the region. extensive array of corporate services; their assortment www.nbc.co.za Africa. NBC pioneered the establishment of defined registered funds with over 350,000 members. The NBC of products are suitable for a range of scenarios, and +27 0 10 206 0000 contribution funds, a trend that accelerated during client base includes large industry-based retirement ADNIC has a wide network of branches as well as can be tailored to meet the needs of clients to provide the late 1980s and early 1990s as trade unions gained funds as well as retirement funds of many South sales and service centres across the country. The reassurance across all sectors. more influence and companies took advantage African blue-chip companies. company is publicly owned and listed on the Abu of the commercial certainty offered by defined Ahmad Idris Dhabi Securities Exchange. The panel of judges applauded ADNIC’s innovative contribution funds. NBC aspire to be “Leaders in People Benefits in Africa” Chief Executive Officer medical self-service portal; working in conjunction and its mission is to provide cost efficient financial www.adnic.ae The company maintains a leading position within with their mobile app, this simple to use system The legacy of NBC started in the early 1980s when its services designed to meet clients’ needs; achieved +971 2 408 0100 the UAE market with a diversified portfolio across allows customers to manage and track insurance founder and visionary leader Max Maisela and his team through sustainable partnerships with clients, staff and [email protected] segments. Following positive earnings for the first claims, both at home and on the go. began actively encouraging stakeholders to negotiate stakeholders. half of 2016, ADNIC has continued its sustained the benefits and management structures of retirement profitable growth. The company reported a net profit This year, ADNIC was the first UAE insurance provider to funds to ensure member’s legitimate expectations The professional and qualified staff comprise of AED 143.5 million for the third quarter ended on launch a wedding insurance product called ‘Mabrouk’, The empowerment of staff and retirement were accommodated by their funds. of actuaries, fund valuators, retirement fund The panel of judges applauded September 30th 2016, a significant growth over the which covers prospective married couples against fund members is a core value at NBC administrators, attorneys, chartered accountants, ADNIC’s innovative medical self- same period of last year. losses arising from unforeseen postponements or which is irrevocably committed to At that time, many black employees were either employee benefits consultants and IT professionals. service portal; working in conjunction cancellations. Last year, ADNIC introduced its colour- building a self-sustaining heritage in excluded from membership of retirement funds with their mobile app, this simple ADNIC’s business strategy is built around customer coded system to its housing insurance coverage. South Africa and Africa in pursuit of completely or were members of employer-controlled Corporate LiveWire particularly admire the fact that to use system allows customers to centricity, which enables it to stay innovative in new The colour coded product provides customers with opportunity and prosperity for all. funds that failed to cater for the unique needs of black the cultural and racial composition of NBC staff and manage and track insurance claims, product development, reliable in claims management tiered solutions, from Platinum and Gold through to employees. management reflect South Africa in a microcosm, and agile in customer response. Silver and Bronze, offering greater flexibility according both at home and on the go. enabling the company to understand and service to the customers’ needs. ADNIC was also the first UAE NBC aligned with the emerging black trade union and the needs of clients’ members in a changing The team at Corporate LiveWire were impressed insurer to launch a Medical Mobile App in 2014. liberation movements and advised on how to establish environment from an informed, balanced and truly with ADNIC’s commitment to customer care, which a negotiated fund. A key characteristic of a negotiated South African perspective. The empowerment of staff is embedded in all its innovative corporate insurance retirement fund is equal member representation on and retirement fund members is a core value at NBC solutions. Corporate LiveWire admired ADNIC’s the boards of trustees; a feature that was legislated as which is irrevocably committed to building a self- customer-centric approach in all aspects of their compulsory for all retirement funds in 1996. sustaining heritage in South Africa and Africa in pursuit business, including claims; of opportunity and prosperity for all.
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