Friday 9th October 2015
Group CEO, Zameer Choudrey, wins The Grocer Cup
Bestway Chief Executive Officer Zameer Choudrey beat off stern opposition from top executives to join the grocery industry’s Hall of Fame.
Mr Choudrey lifted The Grocer Cup at last night’s Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) Dinner at Westminter’s Park Plaza Hotel.
The ten-strong award shortlist was comprised of CEOs and senior leaders of many national chains including Aldi, Lidl, Greggs and the Co-op with manufacturers Britvic, Allied Bakeries and Muller also nominated.
Mr Choudrey was delighted with the award and follows in the footsteps of Bestway Group chairman Sir Anwar Pervez who received the same accolade in 2005.
“Given the calibre of the other nominees, this award is a real honour for both myself and the Bestway Group demonstrating the excellent performance of the group in 2014 when we recorded an increase in profit of 44.7% to £267.1 million. This award is only possible due to the support and dedication of my 34,000 colleagues around the globe and across the various Bestway divisions and I am collecting this award on their behalf.
“Exceptional leadership is the cornerstone of the Bestway business from senior management at head office right down to depot managers - the company is blessed to have such a wealth of talent. This award also demonstrates the esteem in which Bestway is held and I would like to thank all who have contributed to the Bestway success story and those who took the time to vote for me throughout the selection process.”
The Grocer Cup is awarded to the individual who has contributed most to the industry over the past year and has shown exceptional leadership in inspiring their company to achieve exceptional results in the preceding year. The award is voted for by readers of the leading trade magazine, The Grocer, and industry professionals.