Introduction
Business Awards
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elcome to Corporate LiveWire’s Global Awards for 2012. We believe strongly that every business and individual should be recognised for their performance. Over the past twelve months we have tracked the progress and development of all the market leaders in every sector closely – be it hospitality, energy, manufacturing, or pharmaceuticals. Our awards honour the firms and individuals who have consistently shown best practice and innovation in their work and demonstrated excellence in the world of business.
We are delighted to present to you this collection of the finest businesses and entrepreneurs on this planet with our winners ranging from the United States, United Kingdom, China and Taiwan. The award winners employ a cumulative total in excess of 2 million people worldwide, have a total net value of more than $100 billion, and share a wealth of experience and knowledge surpassing 525 years. Our 13 rigorously selected awards in the 2012 Corporate LiveWire Business category are: Businessman of the Year Businesswoman of the Year Communications Firm of the Year Energy Firm of the Year Hospitality Firm of the Year Leading Online Firm
Manufacturing Firm of the Year Most Innovative Firm New Firm of the Year Pharmaceuticals Firm of the Year Post Humous Award Retail Firm of the Year Technology Firm of the Year