Biography|

Samir Salya’s hard work fuelled his success story. He was born and raised in Preston, Lancashire (UK), and grew up in a strong, close-knit family. Here, he was moulded to believe that hard work and determination are the only means to get far in life.

Samir dropped out of college after a year and turned towards his true calling in life, business. He worked at his father’s organisation, which manufactured denim garments. He gained an expert overview of the manufacturing side of the business and picked up knowledge on processes such as dyes and stone washes.

With a relentless thirst to learn, he followed his father’s every move and studied the business from the ground up. Samir gathered first hand knowledge on each aspect of the business, from garment handling to the accounts.

My father is my mentor. His driving passion for succeeding set the foundation for my success. Everything I am today is because of what I learned from him.– Samir Salya

After gaining an insight into the family business Samir, decided to return to his studies and went onto successfully complete a business management and fashion design course which consequently helped him build his own designer label. By fusing his love for Italian design and first hand knowledge of the industry, he launched his first fashion brand ‘Amito’. Steering to expansion, he supplied his products to a range of boutique designer stores throughout the UK. His hard work and determination earnt him a reputation for being a smart and an assertive businessman.

His passion for success never stopped, and he swiftly turned his focus towards other lucrative business ideas. Cue the well-timed move to construction and real estate.

After a few years, Samir became restless to reach his optimum potential. With his father urging him to move on and venture out on his own, he formed his own organisation in 2007 (Reign Holdings).

I knew it was time. Time for me to move on and prove to myself that everything I’d learned, all the hard work and sacrifices had to mean more somehow. I wanted to create unique services, unique products and touch people lives in extraordinary ways.– Samir Salya

Today, Reign Holdings is a multi-billion pound corporation with operations spanning across the globe. The group’s extensive business portfolio includes: managing funds in Asia and the Middle East, property investment, construction development, recruitment, facilities management, healthcare and the consultation of professional services. As the chairman, Samir manages and actively directs all new project acquisitions and developments around the world. He primarily takes charge of each area in the business from property developments, construction, deal assessments to marketing and accounting.

His passion for business is matched only by his passion for boxing. He takes time from his busy schedule to attend live events around the world, and boxes regularly to keep sharp for his business ventures.

Finally, as a passionate philanthropist he heavily involves himself in the Group’s charity arm, Salya Charity Trust.