Clarence T. Schmitz, Chairman & CEO of Outsource Partners International, Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award Winner in the Greater Los Angeles Area
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Award Recognizes Entrepreneurial Excellence in the Financial Services Category LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)-- Outsource Partners International, Inc. (OPI), a leading provider of finance and accounting outsourcing (FAO) and analytics services, today announced that Clarence T. Schmitz, Chairman & CEO, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award in the financial services category in the Greater Los Angeles Area. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award honors entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptionality in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards celebrate their 23rd anniversary this year. The program recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. Award winners were selected by an independent panel of judges, and the honorees were unveiled at a gala event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on June 23, 2009. "It is an honor to have been recognized by my peers and selected by the judging panel for this prestigious award," said Clarence. "In the last seven years, Outsource Partners International has grown to nearly 3,000 employees across five countries, delivering customized solutions to over ninety clients in more than fifteen languages. I thank all of our talented employees who have helped to make Outsource Partners International a successful and sustainable business, as well as our clients for their innovation and vision in finance, accounting, and analytics operations. I look forward to OPI`s continued growth as we enter additional markets, develop new offerings, and work toward building world-class operations for the success of our clients." "We are proud to recognize the achievements of Clarence and Outsource Partners International," said Brian Ring, Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Director for the Greater Los Angeles Area. "Winners of the Entrepreneur Of The Year award build leading businesses and contribute significantly to the strength of our region`s economy. Their success helps our area grow stronger." As a Greater Los Angeles award winner, Clarence is now eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 national program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 14, 2009. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation`s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies. To view the list of Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year regional program winners, please visit: http://web002.ey.com/eoy/eoylook.nsf/AreaList/Greater+Los+Angeles. Sponsors Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year awards are pleased to have the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP America as national sponsors. In the Greater Los Angeles Area, local sponsors include, Marsh, Scherzer International and Bowne. About Outsource Partners International (OPI) Outsource Partners International, Inc. (OPI) is a leading professional services firm dedicated to the provision of Finance & Accounting Outsourcing and Analytics. From its service centers throughout North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, OPI`s highly-skilled professionals draw upon best-in-class processes, a continuous improvement focus, offshore talent, and access to enabling technologies to optimize its client`s finance functions and transform operations. OPI was built and is managed by experienced professional accountants, most of whom are former Big Four accounting firm partners and managers. This unique heritage underlies a strong spirit of partnership with its clients. Placing service and quality first has enabled OPI to build an extensive portfolio of satisfied clients who serve as real-world examples of the benefits of outsourcing. OPI has nearly 3,000 professionals operating in its offices throughout the United States, Bulgaria, India, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. For more information about OPI and its solutions, visit www.opiglobal.com. About Ernst & Young`s Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards Program Ernst & Young`s Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award is the world`s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award 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 award of its kind, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® award celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries. Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=5994387&lang=en Outsource Partners International, Inc. Joanna C. Woodruff, 310-312-6635 x2135 jwoodruff@opiglobal.com http://www.opiglobal.com Copyright Business Wire 2009
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