London: In a brilliant celebration according to a visionary entrepreneur, Bestway Group welcomed 800 distinguished guests to Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bestway Foundation and pay tribute to its venerated founder, Sir Anwar Pervez OBE.
Organized by Dermot O’Leary, The Night paid tribute to one of the most inspiring businessmen in Great Britain, with a line of world -class artists and sincere speeches that reflected the remarkable trip of a man from Pakistan Gujjar Khan born in the United Kingdom with little more than determination, going to build a business empire that today uses 50,000 people in the world, including in the world Pakistan
Royal Albert Hall became a scenario for the celebration, including dignitaries, parliamentarians and friends of the Bestway family, met to honor the man behind one of the most successful and socially responsible business groups of the United Kingdom.
“His is a story of sand, vision and purpose,” said Lord Zameer Choudrey Cbe Si (PK), president of the Bestway Group and Sir Anwar’s nephew, in his welcome speech. “From a remote village in the rural areas of Pakistan to the foundation of Bestway in 1976, Sir Anwar’s trip is not only of commercial success, but of social elevation, community investment and philanthropy. It is our privilege to celebrate it and the 50 years of impact it has inspired.”
The night program captured the spirit of the occasion, elegant and emotional. The most prominent aspects included a fascinating performance by Katherine Jenkins Obe and an exciting set of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, who flew from Pakistan especially for the event.
The night also presented the dynamic scale cord quartet, accompanied by the novello orchestra, under the witness of David Mahoney, as well as a high energy end of the classical fusion artist, Okiem.
Former Prime Minister Lord David Cameron paid tribute to the values of a lifetime of Sir Anwar of the company, generosity and service, calling it “a true history of British success whose influence encompasses continents and generations.”
Lord Cameron highlighted Sir Anwar’s belief in the community and the values that helped rebuild this country with a sense of service that has been one of the secrets of its success.
He reinforced the family values that reflected how Sir Anwar, along with his nephew Zameer, and close friend Young Sheikh created the family business model, based on trust, respect and shared purpose.
Lord Choudrey said: “The life of Sir Anwar is the incarnation of the dream of immigrants fulfilled. Upon arriving in Great Britain in 1956, he worked on a series of works in Bradford and London before opening his first retail store in 1963. Thirteen years later, he launched Bestway, placing the bases for what would become a diversified multinational group that covers food, pharmaceutical Cement and Banking.
“Today, the group is one of the largest family businesses in the United Kingdom and a leading voice in responsible businesses and philanthropy and thrives under the spirit of hard work, integrity, resistance and community service of Sir Anwar.
“Likewise, it has been its commitment to give back. Founded in 1987, the Bestway Foundation has donated more than 50 million to causes in the United Kingdom and abroad, with an approach to education, health and social mobility, all the problems that are close to Sir Anwar’s heart.
“Tonight is not just about looking back, but it’s about looking forward,” said Lord Choudrey. “Bestway’s story is still being written, and is based on the legacy of a man who dared to dream bigger than circumstances.”
