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Emergent BioSolutions Chairman and CEO, Mr. Fuad El-Hibri, Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 Award Winner in Greater Washington

Posted on: August 17, 2009

On a business wire press release Emergent biosolutins reports ::

ROCKVILLE, Md. – (Business Wire) Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE:EBS) announced today that Fuad El-Hibri, its chairman and chief executive officer, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2009 Award in the Technology category in Greater Washington. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. Mr. El-Hibri was selected by an independent panel of judges and the award was presented at a special gala event on June 18 at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner in Virginia.

“It is a tremendous honor to receive this award considering the many biopharmaceutical and life sciences companies in the greater Washington region,” said Mr. El-Hibri. “I am proud of Emergent BioSolutions’ continuous growth and financial strength. These successes are firmly anchored on the entrepreneurial spirit and commitment of our employees. All their contributions, in pursuit of our company mission to protect life, have made this award possible.”