Zabir Named New Forest Awards’ Entrepreneur of the Year

Zabir Ali Wins the 2023 Escape Yachting Award for Entrepreneur of the Year, at the New Forest business Awards in November

Another award for Entrepreneurship finds its way onto Zabir Ali’s mantle, after scooping up the Escape Yachting Award for Entrepreneur of the Year at this years’ New Forest business awards. The award recognises Zabir for his tireless work and dedication in setting up a thriving franchise of opticians practices, and soon to be a new gym venture also.

After establishing its first optical Boots franchise in New Milton, Wessex Optical went on to open in Wimborne, Bournemouth, Weymouth, Romsey, Lymington and Uttoxeter. Zabir aims to have more practices, creating not only Optician Practices but Centres of Excellence for Eyecare, offering levels of care/treatment traditionally only available in hospitals, reducing demand on NHS service.

In all his practices, Zabir has built up remarkable teams, who are immensely skilled, highly qualified and dedicated to delivering exceptional customer care. Each branch is led by a Practice Manager, and includes fully-qualified Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians and Optical Consultants.

Leading by example, Zabir is often seen working alongside his team as an optometrist and ensures all employees are motivated and inspired to provide the highest level of service and care.

Congratulations Zabir on your newest award!