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Contents Profiles 04 Sixt sense Regine Sixt is helping to drive the car rental company forward. 06 The man who invented microfinance With his revolutionary concepts of microfinance and social business, Muhammad Yunus has helped millions of people worldwide. 14 Food for thought Doing business in Sudan is not easy, but Ihab Abdellatif is finding ingenious ways to succeed. “My strongest attribute is that I am stubborn.” Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank 06 18 A class act Rosemary Squire is the most powerful woman in UK theater. 20 From Star Wars to Silicon Valley Alexander Galitsky’s eventful career has taken him from outer space to cyberspace. 26 Prudence, simplicity and humility By following three key principles, Uday Kotak has built one of India’s biggest and most innovative banks. 2 18 34 34 The perfect blend Andrea Illy is the ultimate connoisseur of coffee. 42 Playing to win How Branko Milutinović and his team created the world’s most popular online sports game. 46 Down and dirty Will Dean, founder of Tough Mudder, talks teamwork and brand building.
€153b The annual economic value locked up in Europe’s unemployed youth. (page 12) “There are economic challenges, and I don’t think we have seen the last of them.” Andrea Illy, CEO, Illycaffè (page 34) “We’ve introduced the idea of social partnerships to link our brands to traditional food.” Ihab Abdellatif, Managing Director, DAL Food Analysis 12 Avoiding a lost generation How entrepreneurs can help solve the problem of youth unemployment. 24 Create, incubate, activate Agile innovation is helping big companies to develop new ideas. Regulars 32 Doing business in … There are opportunities for growth in the diverse countries around the Mediterranean Sea. 14 42 46 39 Beyond profit How a fragrance range helps communities in war-torn countries. 40 Intelligence Explore the latest EY events, research and programs. 48 Wise words Discover the lessons our entrepreneurs have learned on their path to success in business. EY | Assurance | Tax | Transactions | Advisory About EY EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com. This material has been prepared for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon as accounting, tax, or other professional advice. Please refer to your advisors for specific advice. © 2015 EYGM Limited. All Rights Reserved. EYG no CY0843. ED0715 In line with EY’s commitment to minimize its impact on the environment, this document has been printed on paper with a high recycled content. The views of third parties set out in this publication are not necessarily the views of the global EY organization or its member firms. Moreover, they should be seen in the context of the time they were made. ey.com Exceptional January—June 2015 3
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