Biren Limbu

I am a business owner of two successful businesses in the recruitment and food manufacturing sectors.

Throughout nearly a decade of my journey I have gained experience in establishing, managing and growing successful businesses.

I have recently sold my shares in my recruitment business to focus solely on the growth and development of my food manufacturing business.

In addition to my business activity, I serve as a trustee of a charity called Gurkha Peace Foundation(GPF) where I contribute to charitable initiatives that support children with disabilities from low income backgrounds access education through to higher education and also providing urgent relief following natural disaster and supporting housing projects for families in need.

Top achievements

My proudest moment would be selling my shares in the business after building it for nearly a decade.

Why did you choose the Kent MBA?

I always lacked in academic studies and when I got an email from Produced in Kent about the MBA programme, I jumped into it straight away.

MBA goals

My MBA goals is to develop and improve my strategic thinking, financial planning, marketing and decision making skills.

What are your aspirations post MBA?

To apply the knowledge and skills to my manufacturing business.

What is the best lesson you have learned in business?

Study the market in advance so that you are ready when the time comes.

Tell us something about you that may surprise your colleagues?

I never went on a holiday for first 6 years of setting up my business.