Entrepreneur

Shah Shelim Hussain MBE

Born in Bangladesh in 1973, Shelim was brought to the UK by his aunt and uncle in 1985. Married to Bobi and has three children.

Education : After a year of living in London his uncle moved to Cardiff in 1986 and he was enrolled at Cathays High School. Whilst studying for his A Levels at Coleg Glan Hafren Shelim gained employment, to support himself through school, working evenings in a local restaurant.

Career : Shelim Hussain MBE, founder of Eurofoods in 1993 one of the countries fastest growing frozen foods distributors, has successfully won the AoC Gold Award for Further Education Alumni 2005. Company turned over £37m by 2003 and has offices in USA & UK employing 300 people. Asian Young Achiever of the Year in 2002.