Palm Springs, California, November 18, 2024 – John B. Poindexter & Company is proud to announce that our chairman and CEO, John Poindexter, has been named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 – National Industrials and Energy category by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). This award recognizes exceptional business leaders who demonstrate vision, innovation, and impact in their respective industries.
Winners were selected by a panel of independent judges composed of entrepreneurs and other respected business leaders from across the US. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
“I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from Ernst & Young and to stand among such distinguished leaders in the industry. As I reflect on our journey over the last 40 years, we’ve grown from $40 million to $2.5 billion in revenue. It is thanks to our nearly 9,500 team members across the globe that this is possible.” said John Poindexter. “Let’s celebrate this moment and look forward to a bright future together.”
Since 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year has honored an array of business leaders for their ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit. The program recognizes original founders who grew their business from inception; visionary CEOs who transformed companies with innovation, and family business leaders who modernized legacy models for future success.
Award winners become part of a global community of entrepreneurs, gaining access to an exclusive network of leaders across more than 60 countries, supported by the vast resources of Ernst & Young.
About JB Poindexter & Co
JB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) is a privately-held portfolio of businesses that provide innovative services for commercial trucks, specialty vehicles, upfit and accessory, and manufacturing industries.