Left to right: Krishan K Thakrar – C.O.O Sailesh V Thakrar – Director Kamlesh V Thakrar – Director Hasmukh V Thakrar – Director Shane S Thakrar – C.E.O
MY FAMILY, IN PARTICULAR MY DAD AND UNCLES WITH WHOM I SPEND MUCH OF MY DAY AND LEARN FROM ARE MY ROLE MODELS. best learning experiences one can have. He adds, “It is also great to share your life’s journey with those close to you. My family, in particular my dad and uncles with whom I spend much of my day and learn from are my role models.” Shane unwinds by spending time with his wife and his extended family. He also enjoys travelling.
HIS GUIDING PRINCIPLES Shane follows certain principles both in business and his personal life. He says, “Seek the advice of those with knowledge and be a good listener. Ask for help when you need it and when you know it’s right, go for it. It is also important
to plan your ventures thoroughly and take the advice of all those who will join you on your journey.”
ACCOLADES Shane was selected as “Young Executive 2017’ at the Leicester Mercury Business Executive of the Year Awards. Professor Paul Boyle, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Leicester said of Shane, ‘If our economy is to prosper further we need more of these individuals to step forward.” Responding to those powerful words, Shane says, “Winning an award is a great testament to the team that supports the business and transforms all of our ideas and visions into reality. It
was a delightful surprise to win this great award, especially with the association of the university.” HKS Retail also made it into the prestigious Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 in 2017.
PHILANTHROPY “We aim to encourage more businesses to engage in support of causes such as local community projects as well as support some of the fantastic charitable organisations in the community, many of which we are proud to support,” says Shane. HKS is a keen supporter of medical research and has recently supported the opening of a medical teaching and research facility in Leicester. In addition it is proud to support the work of the British Heart Foundation, Healing Little Hearts and the British Asian Trust, amongst many others.
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