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EY Announces NetSPI CEO Aaron Shilts as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Heartland Award Finalist
The competitive business awards recognize entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed
Minneapolis, MN – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Aaron Shilts, CEO and President of NetSPI, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Heartland Award finalist. He is one of 28 finalists that have been selected by a panel of independent judges based on entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, and impact – among other core contributions and attributes.
“What an honor to be listed next to some of the top business leaders in this region – arguably, some of the best in the country,” said Aaron. “But behind every great leader, is a team of even greater leaders. Without the support of every individual at NetSPI, we would not have achieved the high-growth, success, and innovation that we saw over the past two years. Together we’ve led NetSPI to become THE leader in offensive cybersecurity, helping to secure many of the world’s most prominent organizations.”
Regional award winners will be announced on June 9, 2022, at The Fillmore Minneapolis. The regional winners will then be considered by the National independent judging panel, and National awards will be presented in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2023.
“The 2022 Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists have shown us that ambition, courage, ingenuity and empathy are key to driving change,” said Dominic Iannazzo, Heartland Program Co-director. “They have a mindset that drives them to strive for more and an unwavering commitment to their companies, customers and communities.”
For over 35 years, EY US has celebrated the unstoppable entrepreneurs who are building a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world for all. The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 10,000 US executives since its inception in 1986.
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About NetSPI
NetSPI is the leader in enterprise penetration testing and attack surface management, partnering with nine of the top 10 U.S. banks, three out of the five FAANG companies, the world’s largest healthcare organizations, the largest global cloud providers, and many of the Fortune® 500. Its platform driven, human delivered Penetration Testing, Adversary Simulation, and Attack Surface Management services are supported by dynamic technology platforms and a dedicated team of global penetration testing experts. NetSPI is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN and is a portfolio company of private equity firms Sunstone Partners, KKR, and Ten Eleven Ventures. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
About the Sponsors
Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs. These visionary leaders deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world. The program engages entrepreneurs with insights and experiences that foster growth. It connects them with their peers to strengthen entrepreneurship around the world. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the first and only truly global awards program of its kind.
It celebrates entrepreneurs through regional and national awards programs in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries. National overall winners go on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ title. Visit ey.com/us/eoy.
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Media Contacts:
Tori Norris, NetSPI Director of Brand and Communications
victoria.norris@netspi.com
(630) 258-0277
Julia Menefee, EY
Julia.Peters@ey.com
(213) 240-7436
