EG Group

Mohsin and Zuber Issa, British entrepreneurs from Blackburn, Lancashire, are the billionaire brothers behind EG Group, one of the world’s leading convenience retail and fuel businesses. Born to Indian immigrant parents who ran a modest petrol station, the Issas began their entrepreneurial journey in 2001 when they acquired a single forecourt in their hometown. Recognising the potential to transform the traditional petrol station model, they focused on creating multi-purpose retail destinations that combined branded fuel, food-to-go and convenience offerings.

Through strategic partnerships with global brands such as Starbucks, KFC, Greggs and Subway, and an ambitious acquisition strategy, EG Group expanded rapidly across Europe, the US and Australia. The brothers’ hands-on management style, focus on customer experience and willingness to reinvest profits drove the company’s growth into a multi-billion-pound enterprise employing tens of thousands worldwide. In 2021, the Issas made headlines with their joint acquisition of Asda from Walmart, alongside TDR Capital, bringing one of Britain’s best-known supermarkets back under UK ownership.

They also acquired the Leon restaurant chain, further integrating foodservice into their portfolio. Despite their global success, the brothers have maintained a low public profile, often highlighting their commitment to hard work, family values and community roots. Their story — from a single petrol station to a multinational empire — exemplifies modern British entrepreneurship, resilience and ambition, making the Issa brothers two of the most influential figures in UK retail and business today.