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British businessman (born 1985)

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Robin Arora
BornJanuary 1985 (age 39–40)
NationalityBritish
OccupationBusinessman
TitleDirector, B&M Stores
SpouseEsha Babber
RelativesSimon Arora (brother)
Bobby Arora (brother)

Robin Arora (born January 1985) is a British businessman and director of the retail chain B&M.

Early life

Born in Manchester in an Indian family, Arora is the youngest of three brothers, Simon Arora and Bobby Arora. Their businessman father had immigrated to the UK from Delhi in the 1960s. Before going into business, he studied business at the University of Reading.

His brothers acquired B&M Stores in December 2004 from Phildrew Investments.

Career

Arora joined the business alongside his brothers in 2008, and was appointed a director at B&M Stores in 2014.

Personal life

In 2013, Arora become the UK's first billionaire under the age of 30.

In 2014, Tatler described Arora as "a Woosterish wag with a strong line in tartan blazers".

In 2015, he married Esha Arora, nee Babber.

References

  1. Bloodworth, J. (2018). Hired: Six Months Undercover in Low-Wage Britain. Atlantic Books. p. 113. ISBN 978-1-78649-015-5. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
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  3. "Robin ARORA - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  4. Winchester, Levi (28 June 2021). "Billionaire B&M brothers worth £2.5bn after dad moved to UK with '£10 in pocket'". mirror. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  5. ^ Lee, Adrian (6 December 2012). "How one family has transformed the high street and plans to conquer Britain". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
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  8. "B&M founder becomes Britain's first billionaire under 30". www.diyweek.net. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  9. ^ "Rich & single - Brandon Green & Arkadiy Abramovich - Single billionaires". Tatler. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  10. "#robinesha • Instagram photos and videos". Instagram.com. Retrieved 3 June 2017.


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