NATIONAL PROUD! Striking message from Lorenzo Mendoza after receiving world award "business audacity"

The president of Empresas Polar, Lorenzo Mendoza, was awarded the FT ArcelorMittal Boldness in Business Award in London in the developing markets category.
According to a press release, Empresas Polar is the first Venezuelan corporation and the second in Latin America to receive this distinction.

"I receive this award on behalf of our workers in Venezuela, my people that is what makes this possible. They work hard with resilience, commitment and dedication, always with principles and values ​​and against all difficulties. We see this as a recognition of what we have achieved in times of great adversity. We are pleased that the members of the jury of this prestigious award have observed the work we do, "were the words of the Venezuelan businessman when receiving the award.

Empresas Polar was selected as the winner after being evaluated by a panel of experts, journalists and members of the Financial Times network around the world, following a pre-selection among important companies from Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.

"Our work and effort was highlighted among large companies around the world. Empresas Polar did not run for this nomination, we were notified at the end of 2016 and we attended the ceremony on behalf of the workers of the organization, "commented Mendoza.

And he concluded: "We have the great responsibility to work in the food and beverage sector in Venezuela, an area that faces enormous difficulties at the moment. That responsibility makes us more and more committed. We have never failed the Venezuelans and we will not do it even in the moments that Venezuela is currently going through. "