The Yorkshire Post says: Man on a mission. Praise for Deputy Lieutenant
In fact, an examination of his extraordinary CV makes his suitability for the role eminently clear. The 51-year-old businessman has worked tirelessly to improve community relations after being shocked into action by the Bradford riots in 2001.
His many and varied achievements include establishing the city’s World Curry Festival and raising funds to save Bradford’s last remaining Jewish synagogue from closure.
He intends to use his new title to become an even more high-profile advocate of both Bradford and Yorkshire and, in doing so, become another inspirational ambassador for the area.