Arif Patel of UK Preston has come a long way since leaving Preston in 2018. After being appointed the CEO of ABC Capital in Dubai, Arif left his hometown with a heavy heart. In the past 5 years, he has become an icon in the field of social impact investing and Preston, Uk, has caught his eye.
The emotional connection with his hometown has inspired him to give back in the most impactful way—through job creation. He returns to Preston with investment plans to elevate the economy of the region and create 800 more jobs within the next 1 year.
This initiative includes opening new branches of his business, launching a training and innovation center for petroleum engineering graduates, and funding several small local ventures. Arif Patel believes that real leadership lies in building others, and his project in Preston aims to do just that—build a community of self-sustaining, skilled individuals who can grow with the economy.