Ashish Thakkar

Across 25 vibrant African nations, a name resounds with the echoes of entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering commitment to progress: Ashish Thakkar. The founder of the Mara Group, a multifaceted conglomerate, he paints a bold picture of Africa's potential.

Born in the UK but raised in the fertile soil of East Africa, Thakkar's ambition blossomed early. At the tender age of 15, he took his first steps into the world of business, importing computer parts from Dubai. This humble seed grew into the mighty Mara Group, a multi-billion dollar entity that now has its fingers in a diverse range of African pies: