A London-based family enterprise with an excellent track record in building successful international businesses. From humble beginnings in 1872, the business was grown generationally. From the 1990’s, under the chairmanship of Braj Binani, the company was built into one of India’s leading conglomerates, with a global footprint in trading, industrial commodities and construction. Identifying emerging market opportunities and leveraging financial potential has become second nature for the family. We are now focused on the UK and growing our portfolio by selecting partners who align with our values and are passionate about luxury real estate projects and cutting-edge ‘Wellness’ ventures.
JOIN THE FAMILY.
WE’RE BUILDING A SECURE FUTURE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
MR. BRAJ BINANI
MANAGING DIRECTOR
A fourth-generation entrepreneur, he successfully built what was to become Binani Industries Limited, one of India’s most well-known and respected global conglomerates. With operations spanning India, China, Dubai and Europe, it was valued at US$1.6bn. With 150-year heritage and businesses, predominantly in cement, zinc and glass fibre manufacturing and supply and infrastructure development, the family have had close ties with the UK since the 1950’s. It is here that Braj is directing the investments of NOVUS UK into luxury real estate and cutting-edge Health and Wellbeing ventures. Whilst ‘Wellness’ might appear a surprising area for investment, Braj realised the importance of his own health as a young man. It has been of increasing interest and investment personally over the years and now an area which continues to grow apace both in the UK and globally.
Understated, courageous and visionary, Braj has an ability to identify talented individuals to grow his investments. A family man, who is ‘building a secure future for generations to come’.
SANDRA C. VAZQUEZ
BOARD MEMBER
Sandra C. Vazquez has a Degree in Law from the University of Fribourg Switzerland, a Master in Finance and is Certified as a Board Member by the University of Rochester and Bern. She is a highly skilled consultant for globally operating families. She brings long-term experience into NOVUS UK business, having worked Internationally in the areas of finance, banking, tax and legal. Today, Sandra’s main focus is advising businesses as a Board Member, with a strong focus on long-term strategies and succession planning and implementing governance. Sandra is multilingual in German, Spanish, English, French, Italian and Portuguese.
SIMON STUDHOLME WILSON
BOARD MEMBER
Simon Studholme Wilson spent five decades in Banking. He has extensive knowledge of both the International and Private Banking sectors, having worked for leading institutions in Asia, India, The Gulf and the UK. He brings to NOVUS UK his wide range of global contacts in Financial and Private commerce and a thorough knowledge of Risk Analysis and Corporate Finance. Prior to his successful Banking career, he served as an officer in the British Army.
KAUSHIK NATHWANI
BOARD MEMBER
Kaushik Nathwani is a Chartered Accountant with over 40 years’ experience. Having worked with businesses ranging from startups to those with a turnover of £100m, his specialism in SME’s, owner-managed business and family investment companies. He brings to NOVUS UK his extensive knowledge to auditing, digital transformation and financial management and planning.