Sheffield City Taxis firm boss Arnie Singh named on Northern Asian business Powerlist

Arnie Singh, managing director and owner of City Taxis, and Darnall Labour councillor Mazher Iqbal, the council cabinet member for business and investment, are both on the list.

This is the first time that the role of British Asians has been recognised for strengthening the economy of the north of England.

There are 4.3m British Asians in the UK contributing £120bn to the economy each year, also enhancing the livelihoods across our towns and cities. The Northern Asian Powerlist is about telling that story and illuminating these leading figures.

Project director Sharon Jandu developed the idea following her experience as an Asian businesswoman.

She said: “This is about recognition for successful British Asians in business who are based in the North from their peers and from leaders from all walks of life.

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"There are some fantastic stories here in this Powerlist and I hope that everybody will take a close look at the stories of grit, of achievement and pushing the boundaries.

"Against the backdrop of global uncertainty, it is these stories that bring us back to what matters and keeps us optimistic. We want these brilliant people to be role models for people of all backgrounds to strive, to achieve, to be their best.”

The Powerlist has been whittled down from hundreds of nominations to 101 people from across the North.

From these a panel of judges who include Professor Monder Ram, Henri Murison, Roger Marsh, Gill Laidlaw, Simone Roche and Qasim Majid have chosen the winners in 11 categories; political leadership, driving the digital economy, entrepreneurial zeal, inspiring others, contributing to our environment, being a social change maker, a cultural icon, a leading woman and an emerging leader.

Winners were announced at a virtual event on October 2.

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