DETROIT ? The Detroit Executives Association will honor Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland Nov. 8 as its 2012 Executive of the Year at a luncheon at the Detroit Athletic Club.
This marks the 31st year that the association has honored a business and community leader with the award, according to President Al Wood.
?We chose Ken Holland this year because he helped create one of the greatest dynasties in all of sports during the 15 years that he has served as general manager,? said Wood. ?Under Ken?s leadership, the Red Wings? are a winning organization both on and off the ice. Their unprecedented success has fueled Detroit?s economy with sellout crowds spending time and money in the Motor City?s restaurants, pubs and clubs before and after games and their commitment to the community has helped many Metro Detroiters in need.?
Under Holland?s leadership, the team makes a difference in the lives of those less fortunate in the Metropolitan Detroit area through the Red Wings Foundation and a host of community relations initiatives and events.
The annual Executive of the Year Award is presented to a business or community leader who exhibits exceptional leadership and devotion to the betterment of the Detroit area.
Past ?Executive of the Year? honorees have included Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, Compuware Corp. CEO Peter Karmanos, DTE Energy CEO Anthony Earley and ePrize CEO Josh Linker.
The November 8 luncheon will take place from 11:30am-1:30pm in the DAC?s main dining room.
