Telefonica USA wins the South Florida Business Journal “2007 Business of the Year Award” and
“2007 Best CEO Award”
Two prestigious industry awards were presented during the SFBJ Business of the Year Awards ceremony
on April 2007 and the SFBJ Technology Awards ceremony on May 2007
MIAMI, FL – On May 23, Telefonica USA’s CEO Pete R. Pizarro was presented with the “2007 Best CEO Award” at the South Florida Business Journal 2007 Technology Awards ceremony held at the Improv Club - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Miami. The award, sponsored by Host.net, recognizes Mr. Pizarro’s career accomplishments in the technology field, as well as his distinguished contributions to the advancement of the local business community through leading roles at the Beacon Council, and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, among other economic development and civic organizations.
The recognition of Telefonica USA’s CEO gains even more relevance in views of the “2007 Business of the Year Award” received by Telefonica USA on April 5 during the South Florida Business Journal 2007 Business of the Year Awards ceremony presented by Regions Bank at the Broward County Convention Center. This special award recognized Telefonica USA as the leading company in the Technology Category for demonstrating solid commitment to its business goals, their employees, and the local community as a whole.
“We are very proud to receive this prestigious industry recognition” said Pete Pizarro, CEO of Telefonica USA. “Telefonica has invested over $83 million in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery local infrastructure, including its 8,000-square-foot Business Continuity Resource Center in Miami. We strive to maintain a diverse cultural workforce with more than 18 countries represented, and we are committed to hiring the best person for each position available to provide the best customer experience in the industry.”
Telefónica USA is a leading provider of global corporate communications and managed IT services for US multinational companies and corporations. The company is part of the Telefonica Group of companies. With more than 206 million customers and 220,000 employees worldwide, the Telefonica Group
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