Apollo CEO Young Entrepreneur Winner 2007
Summary
The judging panel consider each Entrepreneur Of The Year finalist against the following criteria: financial performance, entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, personal integrity / influence, strategic direction and national / global impact.Ernst & Young Chief Executive, James Millar said: “Through the Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) program, we acknowledge the great wealth of entrepreneurial talent shaping Australia’s future.According to Mr Trouchet, the primary key to his success has been to employ a skilled team of people who share his commitment to offer a consistently high quality product combined with personalised service.In particular it is well known for its top quality fleet of luxury motorhomes, competitive car rental rates and its personalised service to customers.Apollo has grown on average 30% every year and had recorded profits well above the industry standard since Mr Trouchet joined the family business full time in 1996 after completing a Bachelor of Laws.Some of the highlights have been opening offices in New Zealand, the formation of its own manufacturing division and establishing Apollo as a major force in car rental.After accepting the award, Mr Trouchet announced a massive capital spending project of $100 million dollars over the next two years to meet increasing demand.