Entrepreneur Iqbal Ahmed O.B.E.

Career : Iqbal Ahmed OBE is a British entrepreneur of Bangladeshi origin. Based out of Manchester, he made his fortune in shrimp. The success of his two companies, Seamark and Ibco, have turned him into one of the UK's richest men. The Ahmed family featured in the Sunday Times Rich List 2006, coming in at number 511 with a total worth of £110 million Has been Chairman and Chief Executive of Seamark Group since the inception of the company. Achievement in corporate development and international business was recognized in 2001 when was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to International Trade, Has worked tirelessly building up both the company & its management team. Committed massive investments in Bangladesh with the construction of a major seafood processing plant. Founder member since chamber was formed, is currently a Director and regional president of the Bangladesh-British Chamber of Commerce for the North West of England. Widely respected and admired, is a man of simple tastes and of great modesty. Substantial supporter of too many charitable and community initiatives to list. Has promoted Bangladesh, it's culture, history and country for many years. Iqbal Ahmed OBE, Chairman of Seamark and recipent of the Queen's Award for Export, and his son Manzur Ahmed, also own Vermilion in Manchester which is the most spectacular restaurant and bar to open in Manchester in many years and serves Asian fusion cuisine. Vermilion