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Rustum Southwell was one of the first Black franchise owners in the food industry. In 1996, Rustum became the founding CEO of BBI. His leadership has resulting in 25 years of unprecedented growth and impact. BBI has created over 1,500 jobs and has provided business training to over 1,000 aspiring entrepreneurs. He continues to demonstrate his commitment to the community by serving on a variety of local boards.
Rustum was one of the first Black franchise owners in the food industry. In 1996 Rustum became the founding CEO of the Black Business Initiative (BBI). His leadership has resulted in 25 years of unprecedented growth and impact. BBI has created over 1500 jobs and has provided business training to over 1,000 aspiring entrepreneurs. He continues to demonstrate his commitment to the community by serving on a variety of local boards.
APA 7th Edition
The Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame. (2022, October 16). Rustum Southwell. Nova Scotia Business Laureates Digital Archive. Retrieved from: https://nslaureates.ca/laureates/rustum-southwell/
MLA 9th Edition
The Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame. “Rustum Southwell”. Nova Scotia Business Laureates Digital Archive, 16 October 2022. nslaureates.ca/laureates/rustum-southwell/
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