Sliquid Founder Dean Elliott Nominated for 2018 XBIZ Exec Awards

LOS ANGELES — Sliquid founder and CEO Dean Elliott has been nominated for Businessman of the Year at the adult industry’s most prestigious career awards program, the 2018 XBIZ Exec Awards, coinciding with the upcoming XBIZ 2018 show set for Jan. 15-19.

Selection of nominees was based on a multitude of factors including leadership ability, business acumen, positive community influence and overall career success as submitted by industry peers via social network XBIZ.net.

“I am both honored and humbled to be selected as a nominee for Businessman of the Year,” Elliot said. “Sliquid continues to see sustained growth across the globe, due in equal parts to the quality of the product we produce, as well as our trusted relationships with our vendors and affiliates, dedicated employees, and loyal customers. I am thankful for the business that we have built and the impact that it continues to have on this industry that I adore.”

The XBIZ Exec Awards spotlight outstanding individuals who play an essential role in the success of prominent brands. The award categories cover a range of occupations that make up the organizational chart of industry enterprises, covering business development, marketing, management, and more.

To be held at Andaz hotel on the Sunset Strip, the retail industry edition of the XBIZ Exec Awards will be presented at an exclusive awards ceremony on the evening of Jan. 17.

For the complete list of nominees, visit XBIZ.com.

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