Ajmal Mushtaq, CEO of Boss Pizza, was named Business Influencer of the Year at the British Asian Influencer Awards 2026. The ceremony took place at the Grand Station in Wolverhampton, celebrating the UK's most influential digital personalities and industry leaders.
Recognition for digital excellence
The event, hosted by renowned presenter Tommy Sandhu, recognised the very best in British Asian digital talent. Ajmal has generated hundreds of millions of views for his no-nonsense practical business advice.
He is regarded as one of the leading sources of inspiration for the next generation of business leaders, uploading dozens of free business videos each month. Ajmal is the CEO of Boss Pizza, headquartered in Hamilton Business Park, and the company is opening one new store every month across the UK.
Straight-talking style wins
Ajmal said: "Our aim is very simple - to cram as much valuable business content into the shortest video possible. This straight-talking and short video style has proven to be a real winner. I am truly humbled and honoured to have won this award and I am very proud of my team who play a vital role behind the scenes."
Speaking on behalf of Oceanic Awards, CEO Yasmin Mahmood added: "The digital landscape continues to evolve at an incredible pace, and content creators have become some of the most influential voices in society. This award celebrates those who use their platforms to educate, entertain, inspire and empower their audiences. Congratulations to all of our winners and Outstanding Achievement recipients on this well-deserved recognition."
Ajmal's TikTok handle is @ajmalmushtaq.
