Asif Aziz is a property entrepreneur, philanthropist and diversity advocate. He founded Criterion Capital, a privately owned real estate owner and developer with more than $9bn AUM, spanning hospitality, residential, commercial and mixed-use property. In 2015, he established The Aziz Foundation, which has awarded 750+ scholarships to British Muslims at more than 50 UK universities, alongside paid internships and mentoring opportunities. The Aziz Foundation also sponsors cultural and community initiatives, including the annual Ramadan and Eid lights in London’s West End—the first public illuminations of their kind in Europe—the Trafalgar Square Iftar and the Piccadilly Community Centre. Asif’s accolades include the PROPS Entrepreneur of the Year Award, an honorary fellowship from Goldsmiths, University of London, and the Tun Dr Mahathir Bin Mohamad Leadership Award. His work continues to advance community cohesion, economic empowerment and social mobility, helping to create a more inclusive future.