SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst &
Young (EY) has named Derrick Porter,
CEO of Beauty Industry Group (BIG), Entrepreneur of The
Year® 2020 Award in the Utah region. The coveted award, which was
granted at a virtual celebration on October
2, honors entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies
who are excelling in areas including innovation, financial
performance and personal commitment to their businesses and
communities, while also transforming our world. Porter was selected
by a panel of independent judges.
"I couldn't be more pleased with this recognition by Ernst &
Young," said Porter. "Being selected from among such an outstanding
field of entrepreneurial talent and leadership in Utah is a true honor, and I'm excited to share
this accolade with the truly gifted and dedicated BIG team."
Over the last 13 years, Porter has created and built what today
is known as Beauty Industry Group (BIG), a holding company that
owns and operates brands within the beauty industry. Global in
scope, BIG products are sold to 35,000+ salons and stylists in 165
countries.
Prior to his tenure at BIG, Porter built and operated Porter
Brown Distribution (PBD), a third-party logistics company with
facilities in Texas, Colorado and Utah. He graduated Cum Laude with a BS in
Technical Sales from Weber State
University and obtained an MBA from The Ohio State University. He resides in Salt Lake City with his wife and five
children.
Now in its 34th year, the Entrepreneur of The
Year® program has expanded to recognize business leaders
in more than 145 cities and more than 60 countries.
Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the
Entrepreneur Of The Year National competition. Award winners in
several national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The
Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced at the
Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards in November.
About Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Entrepreneur Of The Year®, founded by EY, is the
world's most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs.
The program makes a difference through the way it encourages
entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes
the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision,
leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global
awards program of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates
those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic
businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global
awards programs.
Contact: Betty Mui,
BMui@tractenberg.com
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