A number of major contracts signed this year all over the world, a strong attention to innovation and intellectual property management, combined with Gemalto’s imaginative industrial strategy and its extensive portfolio of solutions and services were key in the selection. L’Usine Nouvelle ranked Gemalto clearly first amongst 300 large enterprises industry leaders in their markets. Olivier Piou, CEO of Gemalto, received the prize in presence of Mrs. Laurence Parisot, president of the French Enterprises Council, and M. René Ricol of the French Prime Minister’s office. “This award is a prominent acknowledgment of our innovation capacity and of our ability to change beyond our core business for more business” commented Olivier Piou, Chief Executive Officer of Gemalto. “The software and wireless opportunities were the sparks that triggered our transformation from a card manufacturer to the leader in digital security, the ‚protector of identities and digital assets‘. It is a great pride for all of us at Gemalto to receive this prestigious award, especially in this year where the country rediscovers the fundamental importance of its industry. We’ll continue to make the digital world more convenient and secure, for businesses, government agencies and consumers alike! ” www.gemalto.com