Bill Buckley Wins Entrepreneur of the Year
Bill Buckley wins Ernst and Young 2011 New Zealand Entrepreneur of the Year
Founder and sole owner of BSL Buckley Systems Ltd and Buckley Systems International was last year announced the Ernst and Young New Zealand Entrepreneur of the Year. Buckley was announced a finalist with 12 others and then went on to jointly win the Master category with Linda Jenkinson of Les Concierge.
After spending 35 years building a world-beating business, 67-year-old Bill Buckley is "still in his overalls" and loving every moment on the shop floor.
Last night he donned a black tie for a banquet at Auckland's Langham Hotel, and received the prestigious award.
He will now head to Monte Carlo mid year to represent New Zealand in the World Entrepreneur of the Year.