Naser Khan has been appointed managing director of Bestway Wholesale, with Dawood Pervez moving to the role of chairman as part of several moves to its leadership structure.
Dan Lewis has also been named sales director and will take on the responsibility of leading Bestway’s national sales operation and strengthening customer engagement across independent retail and wholesale.
Zahir Fazaldin has been appointed property & logistics director and will be in charge of the wholesaler’s estate portfolio, property development, logistics strategy, sustainability and environmental efficiency. Meanwhile, Adina Bejenaru has been named IT Director, continuing to lead Bestway’s technology strategy, digital infrastructure, cyber security, systems integration and business continuity.
Together, these appointments form part of the existing executive leadership team, including Kenton Burchell (trading director), Charles Abraham (foodservice director) Jamie Davison (retail director) and Ashar Rehman (operations director), creating a leadership structure under Pervez and Khan.
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Sir Anwar Pervez, OBE H Pk, chairman Emeritus, Bestway Group, said: “These appointments have been made on merit and reflect the Board’s confidence that, under Dawood and Naser’s leadership, Bestway Wholesale will continue to grow, innovate and prosper for the benefit of future generations. Both Dawood and Naser have dedicated more than two decades of service to Bestway. Together, they bring a wealth of experience, strong leadership and an unwavering commitment to our values”.
Pervez said: “Bestway Wholesale has built its success on strong relationships, entrepreneurial spirit and an absolute commitment to helping independent businesses grow. As we look to the future, the needs of our customers, suppliers and colleagues continue to evolve, and it is essential that our leadership structure gives us the agility, capability and focus to meet those needs.”
Khan added: “Bestway Wholesale is entering an exciting new chapter. We have a strong platform, a clear growth strategy and a talented team across the business Our focus remains on delivering exceptional service, value and support for our customers, while continuing to strengthen our partnerships with suppliers and create opportunities for colleagues to develop and progress”.
