Bestway Group has announced with great sadness the passing of Mohammed Younus Sheikh, one of the co-founders of Bestway and a highly respected figure within the wholesale industry.
Younus Sheikh was a central architect of the Bestway business and played a defining role in shaping the Group into one of the UK’s most successful and values-led organisations. Working alongside Sir Anwar Pervez, he helped build Bestway from its earliest beginnings into a major international enterprise, rooted in hard work, integrity, entrepreneurship and a deep commitment to independent retail.
Having originally moved to the UK from Pakistan to study, Younus went on to join Sir Anwar in his early retail venture and is credited with coining the name “Bestway”. He became a cornerstone of Bestway Wholesale from its inception, serving initially as Trading Director before leading the business for two decades as Managing Director. He later assumed the role of Chairman of Bestway Wholesale, alongside his position as a Director of Bestway Cement and Bestway Group.
Under his leadership, Bestway Wholesale grew significantly in scale, capability and reputation, becoming the UK’s largest independent wholesaler. He was widely admired across the industry for his commercial insight, quiet authority and deep understanding of both customers and colleagues. In recognition of his lifetime contribution to the sector, he received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Federation of Wholesale Distributors.
Beyond his business career, Younus was deeply committed to philanthropy and social responsibility. He was a founding Trustee of the Bestway Foundation in both the UK and Pakistan and supported a wide range of charitable causes throughout his life.
Speaking of his long-standing friend and colleague, Sir Anway Pervez said:
“Younus stood beside me from the very beginning of our journey. He believed deeply in hard work, fairness and looking after people, and those values helped shape Bestway into what it is today. I will always remember his loyalty, humility and quiet strength, and be grateful for the years we worked side by side.”
Commenting on his passing, Lord Choudrey CBE SI Pk, Chairman of Bestway Group, said:
“Younus was a principled leader, a trusted colleague and a devoted family man. His contribution to Bestway and to the wholesale sector was immense, and his legacy will endure through the business and values he helped to build. He will be deeply missed by all of us across the Bestway family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones at this very difficult time.”
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