Our Story
Backed by a strong African heritage, Mara Group is a young and dynamic group with an objective to change the African narrative.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Infrastructure in Africa
2016
GE, Mara Group and Atlas Merchant Capital joint venture to invest in infrastructure projects in Africa.
Appointed as Chair
2015
Ashish J. Thakkar is appointed as Chair of the United Nations Foundation’s Global Entrepreneurs Council
Wins Business Award
2015
Mara wins the Financial Times’ Boldness in Business Award in recognition of its achievements in developing markets
Mara Delta
2015
Mara announces strategic partnership with Delta Africa and Pivotal to form Mara Delta – a JSE listed real estate fund.
Appointed to the Board
2014Ashish J. Thakkar is appointed to the Board of ‘The Africa Center’, a creative space on New York’s Fifth Avenue
Awarded Entrepreneur
2014Ashish J. Thakkar is awarded Entrepreneur of the Year at the World Entrepreneurship Forum [Award was returned]
Appointed a Young Global Leader
2012Ashish J. Thakkar is appointed a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum
Invited to sit on the World Economic Forum’s
2012Ashish J. Thakkar is invited to sit on the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Africa