Whittaker Named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young

Whittaker Named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young

AUCKLAND, New Zealand--Michael Whittaker was named New Zealand's entrepreneur of the year by the firm Ernst & Young. Whittaker is chief executive officer (CEO) of the Atlantis Group of Companies, as well as CEO of its Visible Results division(www.visibleresults.com). Judging was based on sales growth, financial strength and "exceptional ability to lead others." He will represent New Zealand at the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Forum in 2002.