Robin Arora | |
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Born | January 1985 (age 38–39) |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Businessman |
Title | Director, B&M Stores |
Spouse | Esha Babber |
Relatives | Simon Arora (brother) Bobby Arora (brother) |
Robin Arora (born January 1985) is a British businessman and director of the retail chain B&M.
Early life
Born in Manchester in an Indian family, Arora is the youngest of three brothers, Simon Arora and Bobby Arora.[1][2][3] Their businessman father had immigrated to the UK from Delhi in the 1960s.[4] Before going into business, he studied business at the University of Reading.[5]
His brothers acquired B&M Stores in December 2004 from Phildrew Investments.[6]
Career
Arora joined the business alongside his brothers in 2008, and was appointed a director at B&M Stores in 2014.[5][7]
Personal life
In 2013, Arora become the UK's first billionaire under the age of 30.[8]
In 2014, Tatler described Arora as "a Woosterish wag with a strong line in tartan blazers".[9]
References
- ↑ Bloodworth, J. (2018). Hired: Six Months Undercover in Low-Wage Britain. Atlantic Books. p. 113. ISBN 978-1-78649-015-5. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ↑ "Arora brothers sell "significant stake" in discount B&M Bargains to US firm". Manchester Evening News. 4 December 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ↑ "Robin ARORA - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
- ↑ Winchester, Levi (28 June 2021). "Billionaire B&M brothers worth £2.5bn after dad moved to UK with '£10 in pocket'". mirror. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- 1 2 Lee, Adrian (6 December 2012). "How one family has transformed the high street and plans to conquer Britain". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ↑ "History". www.bandmretail.com. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ↑ "Robin ARORA - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ↑ "B&M founder becomes Britain's first billionaire under 30". www.diyweek.net. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- 1 2 "Rich & single - Brandon Green & Arkadiy Abramovich - Single billionaires". Tatler. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
- ↑ "#robinesha • Instagram photos and videos". Instagram.com. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
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