Pilar Jerico

A couple of weeks ago, I received an incredible piece of news: I have been awarded the Manager Forum Speaker Prize for 2009, which I am really thrilled about. Isabel Sancho, the Managing Partner of Interban Network, sent me the following notification:

The Manager Forum Prizes aim to recognize the contribution and career path of leading professionals and experts in the business world; they also aim to help Spanish companies position themselves in the first rank as examples of professional know-how and competitive strategy.

This year, the Manager Forum Prizes are being awarded in two categories: 2009 Thinker of the Year and 2009 Speaker of the Year. On behalf of the Manager Forum Organizing Committee, of which I am a member, it is my honour to inform you that we have decided to award you the Manager Forum Speaker Prize for 2009 in recognition not only of your outstanding career to date, but also for your important and necessary contribution to the business world at large.

The prize ceremony was held at the Manager Forum Conference on the 28th October in Madrid, where I gave the opening address. The Manager Forum Thinker Prize for 2009 has been awarded to Javier Fernández Aguado, who I admire and congratulate for the recognition given to his work. It was a pleasure to be present at his award ceremony.

Really, what can I say? I’m extremely grateful to the jury and to all those who, with your words and support, help me to carry out my work, to which I am committed and in which I profoundly believe.