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Our Founders and MD

FOUNDER

Late Arjan founded Vascroft Contractors Ltd with his brother Shashi on 10th January 1977. Up until his unfortunate demise in late 2013, Arjan was our Managing Director and had overall responsibility for overseeing projects from head office as well dealing with all aspects of construction. Like Shashi, Arjan started out in the construction industry at the age of 20 and had 40 years of experience of delivering specialist projects. He held responsibility for different company functions as well as business development, marketing and client relationship management. His Dynamic personality and his immense knowledge was invaluable and a significant driving factor that earned him recognition, by both clients and peers, as a leader in the marketplace and the community. He touched the hearts and minds of everyone he came into contact with. His tireless dedication towards community service was ‘selfless seva’ in its truest form and he was an inspiration to all.

Arjan also served as a Justice of the Peace (Magistrate) and had won various accolades such as being awarded as the Community Personality of the Year by the Home Secretary and the Minister of Justice.

FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN

Shashi founded Vascroft Contractors Ltd with his brother Late Arjan on 10th January 1977 to provide a personalised and bespoke service as principal contractors. Shashi has over 50 years of expertise in the construction industry, which is invaluable and a prized asset. He has a vast array of knowledge and experience and has successfully completed complex projects requiring sound technical knowledge. His unlimited expertise includes complex underpinning to basement excavations three floors below ground level, keeping the facades of listed buildings intact, and constructing around suspended single parts of buildings. His engaging, empowering and a hands-on approach personality has been instrumental in retaining long term clientele as well as new introductions. His mentorship has been instrumental in the development and growth of Vascroft. Shashi takes pride in knowing all his staff personally and firmly believes that they are the most important asset to the business. His can-do and hands-on attitude continues to play a major role in Vascroft’s success.

Shashi remains active in the technical operations of the company with his continuous daily  visits to our building sites. He also holds the role of the Company Chairman and provides valuable insight and guidance to the board towards the continuous growth and progression of the company.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Mitesh is the Managing Director of Vascroft Contractors Ltd and has been with us for over 20 years.
A Chartered Surveyor by background, Mitesh has considerable experience in the industry across corporate real estate, new build, refurbishment, and fit-out projects. In 2018, Mitesh was awarded the NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Times of India and ICICI Bank Global Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Europe Region. He has a reputation for building long-term relationships and creating a unique and personalized experience for clients, including Millennium & Copthorne Plc, Hilton Hotels, Intercontinental Hotels, Crimson Hotels, 4C Hotels as well as numerous financial institutions and corporate houses from the Indian subcontinent. Under Mitesh’s leadership, Vascroft has grown over the years to become one of the most respected medium-sized family-owned and operated construction businesses in London and the home counties. In April 2021, Vascroft was recognized by The Sunday Times Fast Track Profit 100 ‘Ones to Watch’ as one of the UK’s privately-owned profitable companies to watch. Mitesh has been instrumental in improving the commercial and physical performance of Vascroft and driving innovation into the business to ensure that Vascroft maintains its unique position across its core sectors and geographies.
In his spare time, Mitesh enjoys helping local charities and is a Trustee of the Vascroft Foundation and a Patron of Dawn Charitable Trust. Mitesh also serves on the Board of the Young Presidents Organisation’s Greater London Chapter (YPO). His hobbies are snooker, badminton, football and cycling.