Over a 50-year career Vraj has used his influence to build a property empire with a community purpose.
Virtually penniless when he arrived in Britain, he has been a pioneering role model, demonstrating how doing things the right way can lead to business success. Founder and Chair of Westcombe Group, he has led the company to become a £500m property development business in the UK Top 25 and is targeting group value of £1bn in the next 5 years.
Vraj’s speciality has been converting crumbling Listed buildings into beautiful apartments, affordable housing, offices and hotels. He has both saved them for the nation and provided much-needed homes. He is now using his influence again to lead the way with a social-justice focus involving regeneration projects and tackling homelessness.
Equally, as Chair of Westcombe Foundation, Vraj has given away millions to transform lives in the UK and emerging economies.
Vraj’s influence has been recognised by high-profile awards:
Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award, 2022 GG2 Leadership & Diversity Awards
Developer of the Year, 2021 Asian Business Awards
Finalist, 2019 Asian Business Awards
Personality of the Year, 2018 Asian Achievers Awards
He has also been invited to Clarence House to meet the then Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.