SoftServe Inc., a leading global provider of proven high quality software development, testing and consulting services, is pleased to announce that it was named as the 2011 New European Champion with Taras Vervega, the President, Business Development – EMEA of SoftServe Inc., being chosen as a New European Champion-entrepreneur by European Forum for Entrepreneurship Research (EFER).

The New European Champions project is an initiative led by EFER in collaboration with IESE Business School (Barcelona) and the Warsaw School of Economics, aimed at identifying entrepreneurs who have built innovative international growth companies that are born and located in Central and Eastern Europe (including the former German Democratic Republic) and Russia. SoftServe has been selected by a committee composed of high‐level representatives from academia, the business world, and international organizations as an inspiring case in the region and as a role model for future generations of students and entrepreneurs, to honor company`s successful expansion into international markets.

“Innovation and international growth alongside with the complete customer satisfaction have always been the key principles of our corporate policy. We are proud to have been selected as an exemplary global industry leader out of more than 100 nominations from many highly qualified candidates,” Taras Vervega commented. “Such recognition is a great compliment for us and is an excellent motivator for even higher future achievements.”

The award gala was held on Thursday, July 21st during the European Entrepreneurship Colloquium 2011 in Warsaw.

It is not the first time that SoftServe Inc. and the company`s management is acknowledged for the entrepreneur’s talent and outstanding achievements. Previously, Taras Kytsmey, the President of SoftServe, was named as one of the three IT Top Executives of Ukraine. For the full list of awards please go here.

 About SoftServe Inc.

SoftServe is a leading global provider of proven high quality software development, testing and consulting services. We are committed to bringing the best commercial software to independent software vendors and enterprises. We combine our unmatched experience with best practices delivering SaaS/Cloud, Mobility and SDLC innovative solutions. With an onshore/offshore delivery model, we collaborate with our customers helping them drive their business and differentiate themselves within their markets. SoftServe has successfully completed over 2,500 projects for over 150 global companies. Founded in 1993, SoftServe is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, with an award-winning development organization based in Ukraine and the Philippines. For more information, please visit www.softserveinc.com.