Sat Nijjer joined the family-owned business as operations director in 2005 after a BSc in Computer Science and a career in investment banking with the US company, Bear Stearns. A major shareholder in Fortel, he became chief executive in 2012, the second generation of the family to lead the company.
After seven years being a major shareholder in Fortel, he became chief executive in 2012, the second generation of the family to lead the company, which is now forecast to grow to in excess of 100M in annual revenues.
Satvinder Nijjer is also an Alumni Member of The Sunday Times Fast Track 100, Vice-Chairman of the Asian Sports Foundation and is heavily involved in the economic development of Walsall Borough through a founding seat at the Walsall Economic Board.
Sat, representing Construction and Recruitment industries on the Walsall Economic Board said: Being part of the board means I can ensure we deliver the vision of an integrated public-private partnership in Walsall, helping deliver sustainable improvements to people of the Borough.”
He is married with three children and is an avid Manchester United fan.