COLUMBUS, Ohio–Steve Fishman, chief executive officer of Big Lots, has been designated Entrepreneur of the Year in the turnaround category for the South Central Ohio and Kentucky region by Ernst & Young.
According to a Big Lots statement, Fishman has led the retailer through a successful strategic repositioning targeted toward improved operating performance since he joined the company in 2005. He has focused on improving the quality and value of Big Lots’ merchandise offering, increasing brand recognition and maximizing the earnings potential of each Big Lots store.
As a regional winner, Fishman qualifies for Ernst & Young’s national Entrepreneur of the Year award. Winners in the numerous national categories, as well as the overall national winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala on Nov. 14 in Palm Springs, Calif.