Rajbir Singh Manak runs and owns Kent-based construction group Akaal. The fast-growing company made £4.8m profit on £58.2m sales in 2012-13.
Age: 48
Activity: Construction
Wealth: £45m
Latest turnover: £58m
Five-year rise in turnover: 41%
No. of employees: 112
Five-year rise in employment: 22%
Score: 260
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