Mara Group
| Private limited company | |
| Industry | Conglomerate |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Ashish J. Thakkar |
| Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Area served | Africa, Middle East and Indian Sub-Continent |
Key people |
Jagdish Thakkar, Chairman Ashish J. Thakkar Founder and CEO |
| Products |
Financial Services Infrastructure Technology BPO Real Estate Investment Advisory |
Number of employees | Approximately 11,000[1] |
| Website |
www |
Mara Group is a Pan-African multi-sector business services company. It operates in the technology, financial services, manufacturing, real estate & agriculture industries.
The company was founded by Ashish J. Thakkar,[2] in 1996, and is now active in 24 countries and employs more than 11,000 people.[3] It is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Description
Mara was founded by Ashish J. Thakkar, in 1996. The company grew into an international multi-sector business, with operations and interests across 24 countries including 22 in Africa.[4] In 2010 Mara Group was selected by the World Economic Forum as a Global Growth Company.[5] The company is active in 22 countries and, through its investments and operations, employs more than 11,000 people.[6]
The Mara Foundation was founded in 2009 and is the company’s social enterprise project. It provides African entrepreneurs with resources for online mentor-ship, business incubation and funding.[7][8]
References
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- ↑ Nsehe, Mfonobong (18 June 2012). "Young, Successful And African: Ashish J.Thakkar, CEO of Mara Group". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
- ↑ Nsehe, Mfonobong (4 March 2014). "Harvard Business School Adopts Mara Group As African Case Study". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ Nsehe, Mfonobong (18 June 2012). "Young, Successful And African: Ashish J.Thakkar, CEO of Mara Group". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ WEF, . (19 November 2013). "List of Global Growth Company Members As of 19 November 2013" (PDF). World Economic Forum (WEF). Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ "The lion's roar: Ashish J Thakkar's rise from Rwanda genocide to $1bn powerhouse". Arabian Business.com. 12 December 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ↑ Nsehe, Mfonobong (7 August 2012). "Young African Millionaire Launches Mara.com, Africa's First Online Mentorship Network". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ News, . (29 January 2014). "UN Women And Mara Foundation Announce Partnership To Support Women Entrepreneurs". United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). Retrieved 1 August 2014.