Hakim Group
Neil Hunter is an accomplished Estates Manager at Hakim Group, overseeing a portfolio of over 300 Independent Optician Practices since September 2020. Responsibilities include managing lease events, negotiating terms, and conducting refits while collaborating closely with partners and third-party surveyors. Prior experience encompasses roles such as Head of Business Centres at northerngroup, Centre Manager at Citibase Limited, and various managerial positions at HSBC, where Neil managed an extensive retail bank property portfolio. Additionally, experience in retail operations was gained as a Store Manager at Dixons Retail, where Neil achieved significant sales and operational targets. Neil holds several qualifications, including PRINCE2 Project Management and a BSc in Hotel & Catering Management.
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Hakim Group
Being an independent doesn’t mean that you have to go it alone. The Hakim Group is the largest group of independent opticians in the UK and Ireland and is growing rapidly. Over the past 15 years, the Group has developed a unique and innovative approach that has allowed independent practices to flourish, allowing them to maintain their unique individuality whilst enjoying the benefits of a back-office support system. With an award-winning culture at the heart of its success, the Hakim Group was named as Sunday Times’ Best Company to Work For in 2018. In 2019, it was also named as the Scale Up Business of the Year at the national EY awards.