PRESS RELEASE
1stMay 2013, Manila, Philippines
Karachi Entrepreneurs Bring Home Top Prize
At a recently concluded Global Leadership Conference (GLC) of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in Manila, Philippines, the Karachi Chapter of EO won the GCC Award for Communications Leadership. The Karachi Chapter was awarded the highest award in the Communications category amongst 120 chapters of EO globally.
Responding to the success, Syed Azhar Ali Nasir, the Communications Chair for EO Karachi Chapter said: "I am honored to have this award as the Communications Chair and dedicate it to the teamwork and effort of the board members and all EO Karachi Chapter members."
Ali Farooq, the President of the EO Karachi Chapter, added: "This is a fantastic achievement for Pakistan to be represented at the apex of the global entrepreneurial community of EO and to come home with the top prize. This is an acknowledgement of the promise and commitment of the board and members of EO Karachi to go boldly and make a mark in our community as creators of employment and agents of positive change."
The award was received on behalf of EO Karachi Chapter by the incoming President of the board Sanaullah Abdullah, who is seen in the picture with other board members. Samer Kurdi, EO Global Chairman presented the award to EO Karachi.
The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a dynamic, global network of more than 9,300 business owners in 120 chapters across 42 countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life. EO’s vision is to build the world's most influential community of entrepreneurs by engaging leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow. EO members come from all walks of life and lead companies from a diverse set backgrounds.
EO Karachi Chapter is 48 members strong today with total number of workers employed by members exceeding 43,000.
