Canadian Entrepreneur Receives Global Recognition at G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit in Nice, France


SUMMERSIDE, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND--(Marketwire - Oct. 31, 2011) - This week, a young entrepreneur with plans to create jobs in Prince Edward Island, will be one of 28 Canadian entrepreneurs selected to represent the country at the 2011 G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit in Nice, France.

Just days before the world leaders will convene in Cannes for the G20 Summit, Arjun Kumar, CEO of Kela Atlantic, will join entrepreneurs from other G20 member nations to emphasize the vital role played by young entrepreneurs in promoting economic growth and innovation.

Mr. Kumar was selected by the Canadian delegation organizers in recognition of his dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, drive, and passion, and for his role as one of Canada's job creators and innovators.

Kela Atlantic, a subsidiary of Kela Medical, offers its patients and healthcare providers with better access to health records while also providing them with the security they demand. The system uses patented technology to provide economical solutions for physicians and patients to create, access, and maintain electronic medical records. It is the first smartcard system of its kind with the capacity to manage medical reports, structured health data, and diagnostic imaging. It will also work with any population-wide Electronic Medical Record system being developed by governments and payors.

"It is an honour to represent Kela Atlantic and to be recognized at the G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit. I strongly believe that events like this highlight the pivotal role that youth entrepreneurship plays in today's economy, " said Mr. Kumar.

Joined by the President of the French Republic, Monsieur Nicolas Sarkozy, and the Minister of Economics, Finance and Industry, Madame Christine Lagarde, Arjun will work to develop recommendations from young entrepreneurs that will be delivered to the G20 leaders on November 3rd, 2011 in Cannes.

About Kela Atlantic

Kela Atlantic harnesses the power of innovation and technology to pioneer leading-edge solutions, and demonstrate the value of a fully accessible personal health record to individuals, physicians, and practitioners of the healthcare industry. Our team is comprised of leaders in both healthcare and technology which helps create an unparalleled understanding of Healthcare Information Technology.

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