Industry Conglomerate Website www.mara.com Founded 1996 | Number of employees Approximately 11,000 Founder Ashish Thakkar Headquarters Dubai | |
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Area served Africa, Middle East and Indian Sub-Continent Key people Jagdish Thakkar,
Chairman
Ashish J. Thakkar
Founder and CEO Products Financial Services
Infrastructure
Technology
BPO
Real Estate
Investment Advisory Type Private company limited by shares | ||
Mara Group is a Pan-African multi-sector business services company. It operates in the technology, financial services, manufacturing, real estate & agriculture industries.
The company was founded by Ashish J. Thakkar, in 1996, and is now active in 24 countries and employs more than 11,000 people. It is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Description
Mara was founded by Ashish J. Thakkar, in 1996. The company grew into an international multi-sector business, with operations and interests across 24 countries including 22 in Africa. In 2010 Mara Group was selected by the World Economic Forum as a Global Growth Company. The company is active in 22 countries and, through its investments and operations, employs more than 11,000 people.
The Mara Foundation was founded in 2009 and is the company’s social enterprise project. It provides African entrepreneurs with resources for online mentor-ship, business incubation and funding.