Murad Al-Katib, President and CEO of Saskatchewan-based AGT Food and Ingredients Inc., was this evening named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017 at an awards ceremony held in Monaco’s Salle des Etoiles. He was picked from among the 59 country winners from 49 countries vying for the title.

Willard epitomises seizing the opportunity when it arises. Starting at the factory floor, he rose to the challenge to manage the factory, few months later he runs the entire plant.