Since founding MSL in 1994, Melia has grown the Company to $1.8B, securing a place as one of the ten largest providers in the EMS industry worldwide. This accomplishment includes MSL’s operation of 17 sites in North America, Europe and Asia, which are connected by a sophisticated IT infrastructure designed to streamline supplier relationships. In addition, Melia has assembled a staff of seasoned executives to help lead the company -all of whom champion a unique dedication to provide each customer with the mind share and strategic insight required for MSL’s success.
According to Larry Davidson, host of the Entrepreneur Of The Year program, These finalists possess the characteristics that are crucial to successful entrepreneurship, including commitment, leadership, vision, innovation, performance, community spirit, empowerment of management and perseverance. They embody the entrepreneurial spirit, and we congratulate them on their accomplishments.
I am extremely honored to be recognized for the success of our team’s effort to develop MSL from an idea into an industry leader, stated Kevin Melia, founder, CEO and chairman of MSL. From the beginning, our top priority has been to provide our customers with the care and mind share to solve problems and find the best results together. I believe our success is due to this culture, and the dedication, energy and attention to detail MSL’s employees have given over the years.
An independent panel of judges will announce regional Entrepreneurs Of The Year at the 15th Annual Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards banquet on Thursday, June 21, at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel.
In November, New England’s award winners will compete with winners in 46 other regions for national awards at the National Entrepreneur Of The Year Conference in Palm Springs, California. Past New England regional award recipients who have won national awards include Jerry Greenfield and Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s, Jim Koch of Boston Beer Company, Leon Gorman of L.L. Bean Inc., Patricia Gallup of PC Connection, Ray Sozzi of Student Advantage LLC, George Hatsopoulos of Thermo Electron Corporation, and Michael Kittredge of Yankee Candle Co., Inc. among others. The New England Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program was founded in 1987.
