Home: London, United Kingdom. Age: 48. Profession: Investor, entrepreneur, Chartered Accountant. Organization: IPE Group. Title: Managing Director. Alma mater: Southbank University (BSc Accounting). Languages spoken: English, Bangladeshi, Hindi.
Current project: Property development of private rented scheme and data centre. Hobbies: High Intensity Training, running, watching movies. Recent travel or adventure: Canada; Lake Como, Italy. Last book read: Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits, by Phillip A. Fisher. Recently viewed and recommended: Lockerbie: A Search for Truth. Recent unique acquisition: The recent acquisition of Source Personnel by EMR Search & Selection.
Personality profile: Quick witted, intelligent, welcoming and confident. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Understanding. How do you define a perfect friendship? Loyalty, trustworthiness, kindness, unwavering support, understanding and open communication. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Mutually beneficial, respect, clear communication, shared goals, collaboration and accountability. What is your greatest joy? My family, 100%. What is your guilty pleasure? Indulging in delicious food. How do you relieve stress? Working out (gym, HIT, weights, running). What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Family and friends.
What was your first paying job? Payroll Assistant at Eden Brown. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Islamic art. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My wife. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve. What is your favorite app? WhatsApp. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Getting married and the birth of my children.
What is your big idea?
To expand my businesses and make them more successful. This will help provide job opportunities and more housing opportunities.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Create more affordable housing in London. What widely held belief do you reject? “You are lucky.” I believe that hard work is the reason for what we have achieved.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Leonardo DiCaprio. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandmother. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? Racing car driver. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Religious scriptures. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With family and loved ones. What advice would you give your younger self? Think before you act; be less impatient. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding day.
Personal mission: To inspire and empower others to reach their potential while pursuing growth and learning in every aspect of life. Personal motto: Embrace the journey, not just the destination. Favorite quote: “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently” (Warren Buffett). Desired epitaph: A seeker of knowledge who uplifted those around them.
