Acquisitive boss eyes global growth

Imran has been recognised for his remarkable approach to growing one of the UK's most acquisitive groups of independent opticians. Starting with a single practice in Bolton funded by a modest £2,000 loan from his father, Hakim's entrepreneurial journey has been characterized by strategic acquisitions, averaging one independent optician firm every four days since the COVID-19 pandemic. His vision extends beyond mere expansion, as he focuses on the succession planning of an industry where the average proprietor age is in the 50s.

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