Heten Tejura (BA Hons) was born in Leicester. His parents Subhash and Anjina Tejura came from Uganda (Masaka). Heten went to Local schools in Leicester, and obtained a degree in Business Studies at De Montfort University. His first job was with Tesco as Stock Controller and later as Store Manager. In 2006 he joined the Leicester Mercury (Reach PLC) one of the largest circulating regional newspapers in England, as Field Sales and worked his way up to becoming Director of Field Sales, leaving the Leicester Mercury after 15 years. He is currently working with Champions UK PLC and is responsible for Events and Digital Media.
Heten has a 10-year-old son Yuvraj who is very close to him. Heten spend as much time of his free time as possible with his son Yuvraj who he adores.
1) Which place, or city or country do you most feel at home in? (50 words response)
Leicester, I was born and brought up in Leicester. It is my home, I have a good group of friends and majority of my family is based here. I would really miss Leicester if I had to ever leave.
2) What are your proudest achievements? (50 words response)
Completing my Bachelor’s degree and making my parents proud. I was always the rowdy one from the siblings, my brother was the one with the brains of the family, sadly he passed away at a young age and getting the degree, I knew would bring that smile to my parents.
2) What are your proudest achievements? (50 words response)
Completing my Bachelor’s degree and making my parents proud. I was always the rowdy one from the siblings, my brother was the one with the brains of the family, sadly he passed away at a young age and getting the degree, I knew would bring that smile back to my parents.
3) What inspires you? (50 words response)
Helping people, I am always there for people that need it. It makes me feel good that I can help people and bring a smile to their face.
I became the governor for my son’s school to help them with fund raising and any other issues arising. My son enjoys playing football and he joined a local team that were struggling for coaches. I completed the FA courses and became a coach for their team, I now coach over 20 children with happy faces.
4) What has been biggest obstacle in your career? (50 words response)
The loss of my 23 year old brother, who I was really close with, it was a very sad time for the whole family. I had to help my parents get through the emotional time, losing a child for a parent is the hardest thing to cope with in life.
5) Who has been the biggest influence on your career to date? (50 words response)
My son changed my life, because of him I look at things in a different way. I would never have thought of becoming a Coach or a Governor. I hope he doesn’t read this, but I have been the school Santa for the last 5 years and he still hasn’t realised that it is me. I must be doing a great job as he looks at the photos and is unable see his dad sitting next to him. Basically my childhood days have comeback due of him.
6) What is the best aspect about your current role? (50 words response)
Meeting new people, I attend many events and always look forward to meeting new people. I have recently been to the Leicester, Nottingham and Derby Business Awards where I met successful new businesses that set up during the Covid Lockdown. It is a pleasure meeting people that have done so well and help our economy prosper.
7) And the worst? (50 words response)
The late nights, although events are great, the timings can take its toll. I attend many events which finish very late in the evening and by the time I get home my son sleeping, I miss his goodnight kiss and hug.
8) What are your long term goals? (50 words response)
Making sure I’m there for my son and once I start to have free time, I would like to join some community Projects so I can do what I enjoy and help improve Leicester and support its local people.
9) If you were Prime Minister, what one aspect would you change? (50 words response)
Stop British companies being sold to other countries. I still feel strongly that we lost Cadburys to the USA. I want the world to know that Britain is a driving force and the world should follow us.
10) If you were marooned on a desert island, which historical figure would you like to spend your time with and why. (50 words response)
As a Cricket fanatic, it would have to be Sachin Tendulkar, not totally historical but he made history. I grew up watching him play cricket for India and he was the best batsmen I have ever seen.
