Who is Ben Habib? From Entrepreneur to Politician

Ben Habib: An Entrepreneur Who Became a Politician

 Ben Habib is a well-known British-Pakistani politician and businessman who was born in Karachi, Pakistan, on June 7, 1965. He attended Rugby School for his early schooling before graduating from Robinson College in Cambridge with an undergraduate degree in natural sciences. Habib is recognised widely for serving to be the CEO of First Property Group, a fund management and commercial real estate investment firm he established in 2000.

 Habib's enthusiastic pro-Brexit position garnered him notice in politics. He was chosen to represent London as an elected member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the Brexit Party in 2019. Up until January 2020, after the UK formally left the EU, he was a member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. He resumed his political career with the Reform UK party, where he and David Bull shared the position of Deputy Leader for a brief while from October 2023 to July 2024.

 Habib often makes media appearances and shares his opinions on economic and political problems, including Brexit and its ramifications. In addition to his commercial and political endeavours, he is well-known for his charitable work and love of sports including golf and tennis.

 Because of his leadership positions in the Reform UK party and his position on Brexit, Ben Habib continues to be an important figure in both the corporate and political spheres.

KEY VIEW OF BEN HABIB

Important Aspects of Ben Habib's Professional Experience and Personal History
Birthdate: June 7, 1965
Birthplace: Karachi, Pakistan
British-Pakistani nationality; 
education: Robinson College, Cambridge (natural sciences degree); Rugby School​

Career in Business
Founder and CEO of First Property Group, a company founded in 2000 with a focus on fund management and commercial real estate investment throughout Europe.
Recognition of Businesses: recognised for his accomplishments in real estate investing with the AIM Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Career in Politics
MEP for the Brexit Party: From 2019 to January 31, 2020, London was represented in the European Parliament. He was a fervent supporter of the UK leaving the EU.Deputy Head of the Reform UK: promoted Reform UK's objectives while serving under leaders Richard Tice and Nigel Farage from October 2023 to July 2024.​

Media Presence: Regularly provides commentary on political and economic matters, particularly Brexit, in print, radio, and television media.

Individual Passions
Sports Enthusiast: Loves golf and tennis.
Philanthropy: Taking an active part in fundraising and charitable endeavours