Dr Rahul (Richie) Nanda, Global Chairman of the security companies Topsgrup Securities (India) and The Shield Guarding Company (UK), has entered The Sunday Times Rich List; with a wealth of £168m. Richie Nanda is a new entrant in the Sunday Times Rich List. Richie is also building one of the most expensive homes in the Home Counties town of Gerrards Cross.The company provides security for some of the world’s biggest events such as the Indian Premier League, featured in the May issue of Professional Security, World Cricket Champions League, and international celebrities and VIPs.
He joins the ranks of the super-rich steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, industrialist Alisher Usmanov and Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abromavich as one of the wealthiest UK citizens born overseas but who mainly work and/or live in Britain. Richie Nanda acquired the security company ‘The Shield Guarding Company Limited’.
Richie Nanda said: “I am sincerely humbled to be included in the list and to contribute to the £414bn combined wealth of the 1000 richest men and women in Britain. I owe this recognition to the 93,000 employees, 8,000 customers, my family and friends for believing in my vision to make TOPSGRUP one of the largest and most reputed security companies in the world. The defining moment for this entry was when TOPSGRUP became the first Indian MNC to acquire a UK security company, The Shield Guarding Company, again demonstrating the strong and unique bond shared between India and the United Kingdom across all levels, business or cultural.
“Entrepreneurship is the bedrock of British society and we are truly a nation of entrepreneurs. I am a great believer that it is the tool for social change on a global level and a key driver in overcoming financial barriers and economic circumstances. Being entrepreneurial isn’t just about making the right business decisions but also about taking the right risks and adopting a fresh approach to business life that pushes you to embark on a new challenge and creative path. Many people had written off TOPSGRUP and told me not to embark on a career in the security business. I took a risk with the company, and with the faith and support of my colleagues and employees, we have succeeded in making TOPSGRUP not only a profitable company but also one with international acclaim.”
