Following Steve’s win in 2011 of the BBA’s Person of the Year, this second award celebrates his innovative business approach and BLJ’s development of a low-cost, low-risk business model that facilitates the successful introduction and expansion of international companies within Japan.
This accolade is not only a recognition of BLJ’s work with over 60 private and public sector organisations, but also acknowledges their role as strategic partner in online trade portal 'Export to Japan': a not-for-profit partnership which promotes the development of UK companies into Japan.
Steve competed against 11 other highly talented nominees to gain the award; facing a panel of six judges, including UK Trade & Investment CEO, Jon Harding OBE and former President of the Olympus Corporation, Michael Woodford MBE.
On accepting the award from British Ambassador Tim Hitchens CMG LVO, Steve commented: ‘I’m delighted and honoured to have won Entrepreneur of the Year. I would like to thank the BCCJ, BBA Judges, my fellow nominees and all of the clients we have had the pleasure of working with. I would also like to thank my dedicated team at BLJ, without whom we could not deliver the cutting-edge, professional and culturally sensitive services that we pride ourselves on.’
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Emily Davies
Business Link Japan
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Business Link Japan’s CEO wins ‘Entrepreneur of the Year 2013’
11 November 2013
This year’s British Business Awards, hosted by The British Chamber of Commerce (BCCJ), saw a multitude of talent receiving awards for their contribution to Anglo-Japanese business relations. BLJ is delighted to announce that founder and CEO Steve Crane was one of the recipients of such commendation, winning the Entrepreneur of the Year Award.