Ram Gidoomal CBERam Gidoomal was born into an Indian immigrant family of silk traders in Kenya and enjoyed an idyllic childhood in Mombasa. As he turned 17, his family endured a devastating second deportation, to London. Starting from scratch, Ram built a successfulcareer in business and was firmly on the road to prosperity and fortune, when a life changing journey led him to instead dedicate his business skills and profits to those who need them most. His contributions to the community were recognised by HM The Queen in 1998, who appointed him CBE. An experienced businessman and entrepreneur, Ram has worked for over 30 years at board and senior management level in the private, public, and voluntary sectors. The most recent of his numerous recognitions has been his inclusion in Highflyers50 –the 50 most eminent people of Indian origin living and working outside India. Read More Read Less