‘Economic Information’ and Business Insider’ recognize business excellence and innovation in the 1st Economy and Business Awards
The Spanish economy is immersed in a profound process of transformation. The digital and green transitions are changing the country’s productive fabric at breakneck speed. and they bring with them complex challenges with unpredictable consequences. With this backdrop, Economic Information and Business Insider wanted to recognize the professionals and companies that are contributing to transforming the Spanish economy in the first edition of the Henneo Economy and Business Awards.
The awards, which were created to recognize technological innovation, social responsibility and leadership in companies, were presented on Wednesday at noon at a gala held at The Palace Hotel Madrid, sponsored by Telefónica, Santander, Ibercaja, Veolia, PMI, hiberus and Government of Aragón.
Economic Information recognized Iberdrola in the category of ‘Best Business Strategy’ and to Foundation Cybervolunteers in the ‘Responsible Leadership’ section. While Business Insider awarded the public company Navantia in the ‘Technological Innovation’ category and awarded the aerospace firm PLD Space an award in the ‘Smart Business’ section.
The ceremony, directed by the journalist Victoria Arnauhad a large representation from the business world, with the presence of large technological, energy, financial, academic and consulting firms.
The inauguration was carried out by the Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, Elma Saizwhich recognized the commitment of innovative Spanish companies to “stable employment that leaves precariousness behind.” “These awards highlight professionals and companies that are demonstrating with their projects that excellence, innovation and social impact can go hand in hand,” he noted.
Also present at the event were personalities such as the vice president and advisor of the Presidency, Economy and Justice of the Government of Aragon, Carmen Tejera; the vice president of CEOE and president of the Seopan employers’ association, Julian Nunez.
Recognition of strategy and leadership
The first award of the day, which awarded the best business strategywent to Iberdrolaa leading company on the Ibex that has established itself as a leading player in the energy sector. Economic Information recognized the company’s commitment to growth and investment, combined with prudent financial management.
“It is a pride to be the first winner and the first European electricity company by market capitalization,” he said. Mario Ruiz-Tagle LarrainCEO of Iberdrola Spain, who attended to receive the award. Ruiz-Tagle highlighted the commitment to a “renewable” and at the same time “safe” energy model that adds “competitiveness” to the Spanish company. “Energy security is the main concern in the sector, it is part of our strategy,” he added.
Economic Information He also wanted to recognize the Cibervolunteers Foundation in the category of ‘Responsible Leadership’ for their work in reducing the digital divide and bringing technology closer to groups that would otherwise have been left behind. Yolanda Rueda Fernandezfounder and current president of the organization and Jorge Rastrillageneral secretary, collected the award. “We want all people to have the same opportunities and rights and that is impossible without appropriating the technological tools at our disposal,” they noted.
Ingrid Gutierrezresponsible for Economic Informationhighlighted the “plural perspective”, the “rigor” and the “honesty” with which the medium seeks to deal with current economic events. “We are committed to our readers so that the economy, which affects the vast majority of the decisions we make every day, stops being incomprehensible. We owe it to them and we will work for them every day.”
Awards for innovation and ‘smart business’
In the technological field, Business Insiderawarded the prize in the category ‘Technological Innovation’ to the public company Navantiafor its ability to reinvent itself and be at the forefront of technology. Patricia Sierra, director of Navantia’s Monodon radical innovation cell, has highlighted the “historic year” for the company, the only Spanish company in the ‘top 100’ of the defense industry worldwide.
Finally, the Spanish aerospace company PLD Spacewon recognition in the category ‘Smart Business’ for representing a new generation of companies that are placing Spain on the global map of the aerospace industry. Aníbal Villalba Fernández came to collect the award, Chief Strategy & Public Affairs Officer of the company, who highlighted the “privilege” and “responsibility” that the decoration entails.
Natalia Hernandez Rojoresponsible for Business Insiderentrusted the medium with the mission of “informing with clarity, precision and independence.” “We assume this commitment with the conviction that today, more than ever, a compass is necessary to help readers orient themselves in a world in which technology advances faster than we can assimilate,” he said.
Fernando de Yarzapresident of the group Henneoclosed the gala with a speech focused on the defense of the company, legal security and recognizing the “immeasurable work” of the country’s businessmen and entrepreneurs. Economic Information and Business Insider , added De Yarza, place Henneo “in a privileged position” to offer readers “the best information in the sector.”
