Prakash Patel, aged 35, is the Managing Director of the independent builder’s merchants, ABC Depot. Prakash started his professional career at an early age, selling products and goods while completing his education. At 18 he started his own import company, employing an additional 3 drivers to help cope with demand. At 21 he established his construction & development company which is currently thriving on an ever improving economy. In 2003, Prakash, along with his brothers, purchased Halarias Builders Merchants from their father and re-launched the business. They have grown the business into one of the leading builders merchants in North London and in 2011 acquired a second, 3.5 acre site in Welham Green. The success and hard work of Prakash allowed for the family to explore new opportunities. The Dry Lining distributor, Capital Drywall and the Independent Merchant Buying Group, IBC were established on the back of ABC Depots success, thus establishing the Allneeds Group of Companies. The development of these two organisations has only helped the ABC Depot continue to grow through being a member of IBC and purchasing dry lining & insulation through Capital Drywall. The company now boasts a 60 strong team of sales people, yard staff and drivers over their two branches. Through the hard work of Prakash Patel, ABC Depots future looks as prosperous as ever.
One to One Questions
1) What is your current position?
I am Managing Director of the independent builder’s merchants, ABC Depot.
2) What are your proudest achievements?
My proudest achievement is making my second branch a success as it also made our Allneeds group a success.
3) What inspires you?
The biggest inspiration are the new challenges and daily problems which needs to be solved very efficiently.
4) What has been the biggest obstacle in your career?
The recession has made me what I am today and made me wise and strong.
5) Who has been the biggest influence on your career to date?
My older brother Vick had the biggest influence on my career for what I am very thankful.
6) What is the best aspect about your current role?
The best aspect of my career is interacting directly with each employee (team of over 60 staff).
7) And the worst?
It has become to easy.
8) What are your long term goals?
Our long term goals is to open multi branches and acquire other businesses’
9) If you were Prime Minister, what one aspect would you change?
If I would become the Prime Minister first thing I would do would be to help business grow so they can make more jobs for people.
10) If you were marooned on a desert island, which historical figure would you like to spend your time with and why?
Mother Teresa, she has done so much for poor and is very inspirational
