Diamdel gets selected for Ruban d’Honneur

Having been selected for the Ruban d’Honneur award in round two, Diamdel will now compete as a finalist for the coveted European Business Awards 2011. These awards are sponsored by HSBC.

The Ruban d’Honneur defines businesses who demonstrate exceptional performance within their sector. It is conferred upon up to 10 successful entrants in each category, and it is from the Ruban d’Honneur recipients that the final winner in each category is decided. Diamdel is one of two companies from Belgium to be given a Ruban d’Honneur.

Neil Ventura, Diamdel CEO commented ‘‘Receiving a Ruban d’Honneur from the European Business Awards we regard as a real mark of distinction. The innovative approach Diamdel pioneered to negotiating the sale of rough diamonds has enhanced De Beer’s leadership position. Our success is the result of sustained commitment from our team, our customers and our partners and on behalf of all of them I thank the judges for their consideration and recognition.”

Adrian Tripp, Chief Executive of the European Business Awards, said: “This year has been tough on the judging panel as we’re seeing businesses emerge from economic difficulties and come out fighting and delivering some great entries. The mood is confident, ebullient and highly competitive. The gaze of the European business community is well and truly on the Ruban d’Honneur recipients and Diamdel demonstrated real talent in growth strategy. Together with HSBC we wish Diamdel every success in this next and fi nal round of the European Business Awards.”

All Ruban d’Honneur recipients will enter round three, which involves appearing before a third judging panel of highly regarded academics, heads of state, industrialists, entrepreneurs and media commentators from across the 28 member European States. They will be interviewed in September in London and the final glittering Awards will be held in Barcelona on 22nd November.