An award for the whole team
The ceremony took place yesterday, November 28, in Madrid, at a lunch attended by business and institutional leaders. EY partners Pablo Sanz and Alicia Martínez Durán, who lead the award in Spain, presented the prize. César Beltrán of IESE Business School and Sergio de Miguel-Jessel of Julius Baer, the award’s sponsor, also attended.
Accepting the award, Mercedes Perea shared it with the whole team: “This recognition reflects the collective work and dedication of the entire APD team. We are committed to the innovation and digital transformation our society needs.”
Alicia Martínez Durán noted that Mercedes Perea’s strategic vision has helped APD strengthen its presence in international markets, calling her “a clear example of how strategic vision and a commitment to excellence can transform a company.”
Hospital pharmacy automation at the core
In her remarks, Mercedes Perea focused on the impact of our technology on healthcare: “We have automated medication logistics in more than 100 hospitals in Spain, improving efficiency, reducing costs and ensuring safer, higher-quality care for patients.”
That work is built on the Athos™ family, systems we design and manufacture ourselves that cover the entire medication management cycle: storage, cutting and packaging, nursing unit and administration.
Next stop: the national final
EY runs the Entrepreneur Of The Year award in Spain, with IESE Business School as partner and Julius Baer as sponsor. This year marks its 28th edition. In March, Mercedes Perea will compete in Madrid against the winners from the other regions. The national winner will represent Spain in Monte Carlo, alongside some 60 winners from around the world.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Mercedes Perea?
She is the Chief Executive Officer of APD (Algoritmos, Procesos y Diseños S.A.), a Spanish engineering company that has automated critical processes since 1980, mainly in hospital pharmacy.
What is the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award?
It is an award EY runs in Spain to recognize business leaders. Regional winners are chosen first and then compete in a national final. The national winner goes on to compete for the world award in Monte Carlo.
Video: EY introduces APD, Central Region winner
Source and photo: EY press release (in Spanish), November 28, 2024.
