Sportsnet Australia’s fastest growing company 2010
Download this page in PDF formatDavid-and-Goliath success story from Melbourne’s suburbs, Sportsnet Holidays, has again proved that single-minded adherence to simple values can overcome all odds and has taken line honours in one of the country’s most prestigious business awards.
Now in its third year, the annual BRW ANZ Private Business Awards celebrate the significant contribution private business make to the Australian economy. The Awards are open to private companies operating in Australia and the nominated companies must have a minimum annual turnover of $15 million, or 50 or more employees.
Sean Aylmer, Editor-in-Chief, BRW, said “The 2010 BRW ANZ Private Business Awards celebrates the success of some of Australia’s best companies. Private businesses are critical to a successful economy and these awards highlight the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, management and business strategies of the best private companies in the country.”
Sportsnet Corporation is one of the world’s fastest growing travel companies and is an official or authorised packaging agent to more than 100 of the world’s most iconic sporting events. An innovative business model has allowed Sportsnet Corporation to expand on its long history of delivering world class sports travel packages and build market leading expertise in the technology and media space. With a global media pipeline of over 550 million weekly viewers in over 200 countries, Sportsnet Corporation enjoys a unique position within the sport and travel industries.
Executive Chairman and Founder, Rob Cecconi was delighted in winning the Award. “This is a dream come true for us and represents the ground-breaking ideas and efforts of our entire team. As our company becomes one of the most technologically advanced in the country we still find that an exceptional service experience is most important to our customers. I would like to thank BRW and ANZ for this award,” said Mr Cecconi.
Sportsnet Corporation CEO, Adam Jacoby was thrilled with winning the award, commenting “It is an honour to have our growth and recent performances recognised by the prestigious BRW ANZ Private Business Awards and it is thrilling to see our innovative strategic work vindicated in such illustrious company.”
