Archive · 31 May 2025
British Entrepreneur Bids Farewell to India After 12 Years
A British businessman named Jasper Reid, who ran a company called IMM, left India after living there for 12 years.
He wrote a heartfelt message on LinkedIn, talking about what he learned and the businesses he built, like PizzaExpress, Wendy's, and Jamie's.
He and his family stayed much longer than they initially planned.
During his time, they helped start many restaurants, created thousands of jobs, and helped many people during the COVID-19 lockdown.
He loved India's culture and emphasized the importance of trusting and empowering teams.
Though he's moving back to England, he feels like India will always be a part of him and his family.
Jasper Reid, CEO of IMM, shared a farewell post after 12 years in India.
Reid and his family launched several restaurant chains, creating thousands of jobs.
Reid's businesses operated in 15 cities with 75 locations.
His team assisted many people during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Reid highlighted India's unique culture and the importance of employee empowerment.
- Who
- Jasper Reid, Founder and CEO of IMM.
- What
- British entrepreneur Jasper Reid shared a farewell post after leaving India.
- When
- After 12 years in India, as of May 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To return to England with his family after building businesses.
- Duration in India
- 12 years
- Reid's Role
- Founder and CEO of IMM
- Businesses Launched
- PizzaExpress, Wendy's, Jamie's
- Restaurant Locations
- 75
- Cities of Operation
- 15
- People Fed/Helped During COVID
- Over a million people