Hamdija Jusufagic

The jury's reasoning:

“He is one of those committed second generation immigrants who chose to start a business after many years of academic studies. In addition to steady economic growth, the company is driven by strong company values. His innovative approach, ability to recognize new opportunities and his will to contribute to the society, are key factors why Hamdija Jusufagic has succeeded in making System Verification AB the largest independent provider of Quality Assurance in Sweden… Show more

The jury's reasoning:

“He is one of those committed second generation immigrants who chose to start a business after many years of academic studies. In addition to steady economic growth, the company is driven by strong company values. His innovative approach, ability to recognize new opportunities and his will to contribute to the society, are key factors why Hamdija Jusufagic has succeeded in making System Verification AB the largest independent provider of Quality Assurance in Sweden and in the Nordics. Hamdija Jusufagic receives the prize for his leadership and his values. With employees from more than 25 countries, he is a great role model who lives up to the company’s motto We create new opportunities.” Show less

The jury's reasoning:

"The company has not only had a steadily growth; it has also developed with new services to new parts of the world, always with good profitability and large turnover. The entrepreneur is a model businessman showing how to build a successful company with international standard and unique care for the employees and social pathos."

The jury's reasoning:

“Skåne’s Business Leader of the Year Award is awarded to an entrepreneur who over 10 years has personally built a company into what we see today – it is profitable, has high turnover, many employees – and where its leadership is characterised by an intense focus on expertise, diversity and development. He early on had a clear grasp of the needs of the market and developed them, the result of which was the company’s stable growth. One of his brightest management… Show more

The jury's reasoning:

“Skåne’s Business Leader of the Year Award is awarded to an entrepreneur who over 10 years has personally built a company into what we see today – it is profitable, has high turnover, many employees – and where its leadership is characterised by an intense focus on expertise, diversity and development. He early on had a clear grasp of the needs of the market and developed them, the result of which was the company’s stable growth. One of his brightest management star qualities , is his ability to utilise the ideas and viewpoints of his staff. In consequence, this company has become the largest of its kind in Sweden in this industry - which is the testing and quality assurance of software.”

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The jury's reasoning:

“Malmö’s Business Leader of the Year Award is awarded to an entrepreneur who over 10 years has personally built a company into what we see today – it is profitable, has high turnover, many employees – and where its leadership is characterised by an intense focus on expertise, diversity and development. He early on had a clear grasp of the needs of the market and developed them, the result of which was the company’s stable growth. One of his brightest management… Show more

The jury's reasoning:

“Malmö’s Business Leader of the Year Award is awarded to an entrepreneur who over 10 years has personally built a company into what we see today – it is profitable, has high turnover, many employees – and where its leadership is characterised by an intense focus on expertise, diversity and development. He early on had a clear grasp of the needs of the market and developed them, the result of which was the company’s stable growth. One of his brightest management star qualities , is his ability to utilise the ideas and viewpoints of his staff. In consequence, this company has become the largest of its kind in Sweden in this industry - which is the testing and quality assurance of software.”

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The jury's reasoning:

“With a goal-oriented and professional organisation, this partner has successfully delivered client-adapted and high-quality IBM solutions for his clients. Knowledgeable colleagues, the will to win and the ability to always see the client’s best, have resulted in rapid market growth.”with strong growth and large turnover.”

The jury's reasoning:

“With a growth curve that has rocketed sky high since its opening in 2002, this company’s expansion has increased year after year. Driven by a burning commitment and conviction, they have shown that expansion comes from the heart. Through recruitment the company has consistently identified strengths and expertise in people, whatever their background or origins. System Verification Sweden AB is a Skåne company that epitomises both present and future.”

The jury's reasoning:

“This year’s winner has in a short time, built up a business which has become one of Sweden’s largest companies in the field of software testing. This year’s winner is young, driven and a good role-model for future entrepreneurs.”

The jury's reasoning:

”By using diversity as a strategic asset in the company, this year’s male rising star has created a company rich in expertise with strong growth and large turnover.”