LONDON: It’s an extremely proud moment for all Pakistanis as British-Pakistani entrepreneur Zeeshaan Shah becomes the youngest ever finalist of Pakistani origin for ‘Business Person of the Year’ in 2023’s prestigious 21st Asian Achievers Awards.
The Asian Achievers Awards, now in its 21st year, is the biggest celebration of South Asian Talent and their remarkable achievements across various fields. The star-studded event will be held in September at London’s prestigious Hilton Park Lane, Mayfair — attracting all the who’s who of British society.
The event is a fantastic reminder of the tremendous contributions by the South Asian diaspora towards Britain. It witnesses the convergence of high achievers who have made indelible marks in their respective domains, and have fostered British investment and forged valuable trade ties with their homelands.
The evening will honour and showcase the journeys of exceptional personalities who have risen to prominence in the British landscape. From the world of Arts & Culture to outstanding Community Service, and from Entrepreneurship to the dynamic realm of Media, this event promises to shine a spotlight on the luminaries who have set benchmarks for success both in the international and local arenas.
Fellow finalists alongside Shah for the Business Person of the Year award include business heavyweights like; Dr. Dharminder Nagar, Managing Director of Paras Health India, the British chef and TV presenter, Nisha Katona, the founder of Mowgli Street Food and Mowgli Trust Charity, and Harren Jhoti, Co-Founder of Astex Pharmaceuticals.
The finalists will join a club of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs. Past winners of the award include Britain’s richest man G. P. Hinduja, Chairman Hinduja Group, and Iqbal Ahmed, CEO of Seamark Group, amongst many other of the most prominent achievers of the British Asian community.
G P Hinduja, Chairman Hinduja Group pictured at Asian Achievers Awards
Zeeshaan Shah is a British-Pakistani serial entrepreneur who has established himself as a mogul in the business world and is the youngest ever finalist. He is the Chairman and Founder of One Group, a diverse global business group primarily focussed within the real estate & venture capital sectors. His immense contributions towards the British economy and his successful efforts to strengthen trade ties with his hometown Pakistan have garnered him considerable recognition from the esteemed judges.
The panel of judges for this event include some of the leading thought leaders from a variety of industries, holding prestigious positions in the fields of Sports, Humanities, Media and Tech, amongst others. Among them are; Mohammed Amin MBE, Chair of the National Muslim Memorial Trust, Shatish Dasani, Chair of UNICEF, United Kingdom, Farzana Baduel, C.E.O. and Co-Founder of Curzon PR and Azeem Rafiq, former British Cricketer, amongst other esteemed entrepreneurs and leaders.
With regards to Zeeshaan’s nomination, Azeem Rafiq expressed, “I was delighted to be a Judge for this year’s Awards. The diversity and range of talent across the South Asian community in the UK is breathtaking. It’s important to recognise people contributing to the world, as well as fostering greater trade and investment relationships with their home countries, such as Zeeshaan. I wish all the shortlisted candidates the best of luck on the night.”
On receiving this nomination, Zeeshaan expressed his deep appreciation and gratitude to the esteemed jury, saying, “It’s an honour to be a finalist at the Asian Achievers awards, which is certainly the most prestigious platform for the British Asian community in the United Kingdom. I recall visiting as a guest years ago and seeing industry giants who I looked up to winning this very award. It is a surreal experience to be a finalist myself today”.
The pinnacle of this grand gathering will be the announcement of the winners on the event’s enthralling night, on the 15th of September 2023. This grand moment will serve as a beacon for the bright future that lies ahead, highlighting the significant impact South Asian talent has on British investment and global trade relations.
Join us in celebrating the success stories, the dedication, and the visionaries who have carved a path of distinction in the British landscape, and whose influence reaches far beyond borders.
