- Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are shaping the future
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#EY–Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has named Nabiha Saklayen, Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder of Cellino, a winner of the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 New England Award. Now celebrating its 40th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the most prestigious business awards programs in the world, recognizing visionary leaders who are redefining how business is done and making a lasting impact on their industries and communities.
Dr. Saklayen was selected by an independent panel of judges for her bold vision, scientific ingenuity, and unwavering commitment to transforming the future of cell therapy manufacturing. Under her leadership, Cellino is pioneering a new era of regenerative medicine by building the first autonomous facility for induced pluripotent stem cell manufacturing, leveraging AI and laser-based technologies to make personalized stem cell therapies scalable, accessible, and affordable.
“This award is a reflection of the groundbreaking work our team at Cellino is doing to shape the future of medicine,” said Dr. Saklayen. “I’m honored to be recognized alongside so many inspiring entrepreneurs who are driving real change.”
Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates founders, CEOs, and multigenerational leaders who embody innovation, resilience, and purpose. As a regional winner, Dr. Saklayen joins an esteemed community of past recipients and will now be considered for the National Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards, taking place this November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the most influential gatherings of high-growth companies in the U.S.
Regional award winners were announced on Wednesday, June 11th during a special celebration in Boston, MA and will become lifetime members of an esteemed community of Entrepreneur Of The Year alumni from around the world. The regional award winners will then be considered by the National judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies.
Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, Cresa, LLC, Marsh USA, and SAP. In New England, sponsors also include Platinum sponsor, DLA Piper, Gold sponsor, Selective Insight, and Silver sponsor, ADP.
About Entrepreneur Of The Year
Founded in 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year has celebrated more than 11,000 ambitious visionaries who are leading successful, dynamic businesses in the US, and it has since expanded to nearly 60 countries globally.
The US program consists of 17 regional programs whose panels of independent judges select the regional award winners every June. Those winners compete for national recognition at the Strategic Growth Forum® in November where National finalists and award winners are announced. The overall National winner represents the US at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ competition. Visit ey.com/us/eoy.
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About Cellino
Cellino is a leader in advanced biomanufacturing technology, committed to making personalized cell, tissue, and organ replacements a reality for patients around the world. Learn more at www.cellinobio.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.
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