Mary Joins the \'Future 5oo\'
Courvoisier Future 500New list identifies businesses and individuals capable of riding out the recession
Mary Rouncefield, artist is identified as a rising star
London, Dec 2008 – As the government implements measures to bolster the
economy, a new list identifies some of the individuals who are still succeeding and
growing their businesses thanks to their ingenuity, incredible work ethic and ability
to leverage trends and creativity.
The list is made up of names which have been awarded a place on the Courvoisier
The Future 500 (CVTF500) network.
One of the names singled out is Mary Rouncefield, Bristol based artist, printmaker and illustrator.
The CVTF500 network, founded in 2007, is one of the UK’s leading and most
dynamic professional networks, recognising and rewarding the country’s most
innovative business brains and creative talent.
Mary Rouncefield has been hand-picked by a high profile judging panel of
leading entrepreneurs. The judges have screened hundreds of applications from a
variety of business and creative sectors.
Judge Reed Paget, CEO of Belu Water, says, “We were looking for extraordinarily
smart and passionate people, with ideas both clever and well thought through.
[members name, business name] genuinely stood out and has the potential to really
take off, even in this economic climate.”
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Richards comments that “Courvoisier The Future 500 is about rewarding the success
and achievements of the UK’s rising stars. By bringing these people together through
an exclusive network and member events, we can help foster a collaborative spirit
to help people achieve even more. As the recession bites true inspiration, a driven
attitude and a willingness to collaborate with others will be among the key attributes
of businesses which will succeed.”
For a full list of members of the CVTF500 visit www.cvtf500.com and register an
interest for COURVOISIER® The Future 500, 2010.
The Judging
From hundreds of applicants only the best will ever be chosen to go forward and
be given a place on the network. To be given a place in the Courvoisier The
Future 500 individuals must have distinguished themselves in their field and show a
passion and determination to achieve.
Details on the 2009 judges
Jamie Murray Wells, the 25-year-old internet entrepreneur, who began
Glassesdirect.co.uk at the age of 21, by using the last instalment of his student
loan. Today, Glassesdirect.co.uk is the largest direct-seller of glasses in the
world, selling a pair every three minutes.
Ed Bartlett, the 31 year old co founder of IGA (In Game Advertising)
Worldwide.
Seb Bishop, in 2000 at the age of 26, Seb Bishop founded Espotting, the
company that pioneered Pay-Per-Click Advertising and search marketing in the UK.
Reed Paget, the 40 year old founder of Belu Water, the first bottled-water
company to donate 100 per cent of its profits to fund other water project.
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