Syed Ahmed (businessman)
Syed Ahmed | |
|---|---|
সৈয়দ আহমেদ | |
Ahmed in 2019 | |
| Born | 1975 Sylhet, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Hammersmith and Fulham College |
| Known for | The Apprentice |
| Website | syed-ahmed |
Syed Ahmed (born 1975), is a British businessman of Bengali descent. He is the founder and CEO of Savortex, a British technology company. He participated in the 2006 edition of The Apprentice, a UK television series, finishing in fifth place.
Early life
Ahmed, born in 1975 in Sylhet, Bangladesh, relocated to the United Kingdom with his parents when he was nine months old.[1][2] His father was a tailor.[3] Ahmed grew up in Bethnal Green in the East End of London with five sisters born in the UK.[1][2] He studied business at Hammersmith and Fulham College.[4]
The Apprentice
Ahmed appeared as a candidate in series two of The Apprentice, a British reality television show hosted by Alan Sugar. The series was broadcast from February to May 2006.
Charity work
Syed is an ambassador for international charity WaterAid which supports projects all over the world and Bangladesh.[5]
Awards and nominations
In January 2015, he was nominated and won the Entrepreneur of the Year award at the British Muslim Awards.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b Zaman, Tamara (10–16 October 2008). "British-Bangladeshis who have made a mark". New Age Xtra. Archived from the original on 30 October 2008.
- ^ a b King, Katie (2019). Using Artificial Intelligence in Marketing: How to Harness AI and Maintain the Competitive Edge. Kogan Page. p. 73. ISBN 978-0-74-948340-1.
- ^ Begum, Husni (8 April 2015). "Syed Ahmed- Get blown away by his business". Asian World News (Interview).
- ^ "Alumni Spotlight: Syed Ahmed". West London College. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ Hussain, Ali (31 December 2006). "Apprentice star gets a taste for the high life". The Sunday Times. London.
Born in Bangladesh, he arrived in Britain when he was nine months old.
- ^ "British Muslim Awards 2015 finalists unveiled". Asian Image. 23 January 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.