Ibrahim was born in Turkey, his family came to the UK when he was just 20 months old. He grew up in London then moved to Leicester in mid-’80s. His family were the first Turkish family in Leicester. Ibrahim left school at a very young age to support his father in the family Restaurant. He has also been helping the Turkish Community from a very young age. Ibrahim got married when he was 19 years of age, he opened his first Restaurant in his 20s, he is a proud father to four children, one daughter and three sons.
1) Which place, or city or country do you most feel at home in? (50 words response)
UK, Leicester and London
2) What are your proudest achievements? (50 words response)
My children and their upbringing and supporting my father
3) What inspires you? (50 words response)
Helping people, smiles on faces and I’m a great advocate of ‘it’s always nice to be nice’
4) What has been biggest obstacle in your career? (50 words response) COVID Pandemic & Staffing
5) Who has been the biggest influence on your career to date? (50 words response) My father
6) What is the best aspect about your current role? (50 words response) Muhammed Ali - I believe he is an inspiration to everybody and he never backed down and never gave up beliefs. In the restaurant business always meeting new people. Everyone is different but it is a real pleasure to serve everyone,
7) And the worst? (50 words response) Working unsociable hours as it really affects my family time
8) What are your long term goals? (50 words response) Property investment & early retirement & complete my responsibilities for the Turkish community in Leicester
9) If you were Prime Minister, what one aspect would you change? (50 words response)
Reconsider BREXIT
10) If you were marooned on a desert island, which historical figure would you like to spend your time with and why. (50 words response)
Muhammed Ali – I believe he is an inspiration to everybody and he never backed down and never gave up on his beliefs
