James Caan returns from Pakistan for Big Issue
New Chairman of The Big Issue Magazine, James Caan has just returned from Pakistan, where he is establishing The Big Issue in the country of his birth. He is also assisting with the launch in India.
Caan, CEO of private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw, joins the company with the aim of increasing the publication’s online presence with a range of initiatives to help bring it into the digital age and improve revenue.
“It doesn’t matter what language you speak or what culture you’re from - a desire to earn a legitimate living and integrate back into mainstream society is something that is universally felt,“ said Caan.
John Bird, The Big Issue’s Founder and Editor-in-Chief says, “James is one of UK business’ leading lights so I have no doubt that he’ll be a fantastic addition to our board. 18 years since I launched The Big Issue it remains a ground breaking initiative and unique business proposition so we hope James will find working with us challenging, exciting and enlightening.”
The Big Issue Foundation Currently the magazine circulates over 147,000 copies a week nationally and last year put over £8 million into the pockets of vendors.
10/12/2009
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