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David Seelinger Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year New Jersey Award Winner

EmpireCLS is proud to announce that our Chairman & CEO, David Seelinger, has been named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year New Jersey Award winner, a distinguished honor celebrating leaders who have built bold, enduring, and impactful businesses.

This recognition honors entrepreneurs who demonstrate innovation, resilience, and a commitment to building exceptional organizations. David’s leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering dedication to excellence have been instrumental in shaping EmpireCLS into the global leader it is today.

For more than four decades, David has led EmpireCLS with a relentless focus on exceptional service, investment in people, innovation, and the highest standards across every part of the business. Founded in 1981, EmpireCLS has become a trusted name in luxury chauffeured ground transportation, serving Fortune 500 companies, five-star hotels, entertainment leaders, and discerning travelers around the world.

David Seelinger (second from left) with the 2026 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year New Jersey Award recipients

Today, EmpireCLS serves guests in more than 1,000 cities through company-owned operations in key markets and a carefully vetted global partner network. From executive transfers and roadshows to entertainment, global event transportation, and leisure travel, EmpireCLS is known for delivering complex itineraries with consistency, discretion, and unparalleled reliability.

Under David’s leadership, EmpireCLS has grown into a global leader, expanding its worldwide reach, investing in the industry’s largest and youngest luxury fleets, and driving innovation across every stage of the client journey. Every detail is designed to support the safety, reliability, privacy, and elevated service experience clients expect from EmpireCLS.

While this award recognizes David’s leadership, it also reflects the culture he has built and the people who bring EmpireCLS standards to life every day.

 “This honor truly belongs to all of us. Every win, every innovation, and every client experience we deliver is the result of your hard work, professionalism, and commitment to our shared standards of excellence. I am incredibly proud of this team and excited for everything we will continue to accomplish together.”

David Seelinger
David Seelinger accepts the 2026 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year New Jersey Award

This achievement is a proud moment for David, for EmpireCLS, and for every member of the team whose dedication, professionalism, and passion continue to move the company forward. Together, we remain committed to raising the standard for luxury ground transportation and delivering the exceptional service our clients have trusted for more than four decades.