EY announces Patrick Walsh of Town Sports International Holding Inc., named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award winner in New York
Walsh joins three decades of groundbreaking entrepreneurs.
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“I think Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of this country and it’s great to be recognized,” said Walsh in his acceptance speech. “To all the TSI employees, you are amazing and no one can take this away from us. I’ve had the time of my life so far but I’m more excited about what we’re going to do in the years ahead."
Mr. Walsh has played a major role in several turnarounds, but none have
been as remarkable as Town Sports’. Walsh was faced with imminent
bankruptcy in the first year he took over management of the Company.
During a period when most industry expects predicted a bankruptcy or
sale, Walsh vowed to TSI shareholders to turn TSI into a thriving
enterprise. In 2018, the company’s stock traded over $11.00 an increase
of over 1000% from a low of 92 cents in 2016. Walsh has led a
strategic and calculated approach to increasing shareholder value while
growing the Company’s portfolio. In just the past year, TSI has
purchased
Since 1986, EY has honored entrepreneurs whose ingenuity, spirit of innovation and discipline have driven their companies’ success, transformed their industries and made a positive impact on their communities. Now in its 32nd year, the program has honored the inspirational leadership of such entrepreneurs as:
Howard Schultz ofStarbucks Corporation -
Pierre Omidyar of
eBay, Inc. Reid Hoffman andJeff Weiner of LinkedInJeff Bezos ofAmazon.com, Inc.
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About Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Entrepreneur Of The Year®, founded by EY, is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs, chosen from an independent panel of judges including entrepreneurs and prominent leaders from business, finance, and the local community. The program 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 awards program of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries. ey.com/eoy
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