Gaston Taratuta, founder and CEO of Argentina-based Aleph Group, has been named EY World Entrepreneur of the Year at an award ceremony in Monaco’s Salle des Etoiles.
Mr Taratuta was selected from among over 350 program participants that included the 50 country winners from 41 global jurisdictions vying for the title. He is the second winner from South America in the award’s 22-year history. Brian O’Sullivan of Zeus represented Ireland.
The event was able to return to Monaco for the first time since 2019, and included lead singer of U2 Bono as a special guest.
Mr Taratuta (49) first founded his company Internet Media Services (IMS) in 2005 with an ambition to deepen the digital ecosystem in his native Argentina and help grow the global technology industry across the region.
He would go on to combine IMS with strategically acquired businesses to form Aleph Group, a global advertising holding company with a presence in 90 markets across four continents.
“Being an entrepreneur is more than just building a successful business, it’s about creating and seizing opportunities where ones don’t readily exist or aren’t easily attainable,” said Mr Taratuta.
“Few industries have experienced more evolutions over the past two decades than digital advertising and that’s exactly why I’m so passionate about forging its future.
“I approach each day as a chance to tap into the next big idea that will galvanize the space and reimagine what’s possible.
“Critical to any success is surrounding yourself with the right people, and this award is a testament to my amazing team, including my exceptional friend and business partner, Ignacio Vidaguren.”
