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Posted: December 19, 2017
2017 Year in Review: Ken Colao, CNY Group
Name & Title: Ken Colao, Co-Founder and CEO
Company Name: CNY Group
Address: 214 W. 39th Street, New York, NY 10018
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2017?
Being recognized by EY as Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 in the Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction category for the New York region.
What was the best decision you made in 2017 and why?
The decision to launch a corporate initiative “building leaders “ a learning program that provides everyone at CNY the opportunity to be trained and become a leader. We kicked-off the first of a five part series and it will continue into next year.
Who or what contributed to your success in 2017 and why?
Our success is the product of our phenomenal team of people, and the culture and environment we have worked hard to develop, and the clients we work with, who rank high in integrity and commitment to high standards of quality.
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