Param Singh (consultant)
Param Singh | |
|---|---|
ਪਰਮ ਸਿੰਘ | |
| Born | |
| Education | Mechanical Engineering |
| Alma mater | University of Sheffield |
| Occupation | Business Consultant |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Notable work | Member of several organisations |
| Television | The Ranganation, 4thought.tv, Take Me Out (British game show) |
| Relatives |
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| Awards | Awarded 'Man of the Year' (2019), Awarded 'Inspirational Individual' (2018) |
| Honours | Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire MBE (2019) |
Param Singh MBE (Punjabi: ਪਰਮ ਸਿੰਘ) is a British business and technology consultant, charity founder and reality television personality. He has worked for various companies including the Ford Motor Company, Rolls-Royce, Sainsbury's, Accenture and MetLife.[1][2] Singh was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2019 New Year Honours.[3][4]
Career
Singh has worked with internet startup companies since 2011[5] after launching an online 'find a lawyer' website, similar to TripAdvisor.[6]
He is a founding member and spokesperson for City Sikhs which is a charity representing the interests of British Sikh professionals.[7][8][9]
From 2019, Singh appeared as “Wheeler Dealer” across five seasons of the BBC Two comedy series The Ranganation, a topical entertainment show hosted by comedian Romesh Ranganathan. The programme featured a recurring cast of 25 members of the public who provided commentary on current affairs alongside celebrity guests and the host. Singh was one of the original and longest-serving contributors, regularly appearing on-screen and participating in weekly discussions on social and political issues. His on-screen nickname, “Wheeler Dealer,” became a recognisable part of the show’s format. The BBC has released multiple clips highlighting his commentary under this persona.[10][11][12]
Awards and recognition
- Jul 2019: Awarded ''Man of the Year'' at the British Indian Awards.[13]
- Jan 2019: Appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) and received the honour at Buckingham Palace from Queen Elizabeth II.[14]
- Nov 2018: Honoured with an 'Inspiring Individual' award at the Faith and Belief Community Awards from the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE.[15]
Personal life
In 2019, Singh claimed he and his friends of Asian heritage were barred from entering several clubs in Vienna - Prater Dome, Baku Lounge and Loco Bar - while on holiday due to alleged racial discrimination. Martin Fahmy, the manager of Baku Lounge, denied the claims, highlighting the racial diversity of his staff and other venue patrons. Fahmy citing a lack of reservation as the reason the group were turned away.[16]
In 2013, Singh became the first Sikh to appear on UK dating game show Take Me Out.[17][18] In 2018, he appeared on the same show's 10th anniversary special.[19]
Family
Singh's grandfather Professor Sunder Singh was a graduate from the University of Sheffield. [20]
Views
Singh appears in the media to talk about the experience of British Asians in dating, diversity and interfaith related matters.[21][22]
See also
References
- ^ [email protected] (19 July 2024). "Param Singh: From Startup Innovator to Media Personality". NRI Today. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Charles hails work of Sikhs during Covid-19 crisis as festival goes ahead". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ "Proud moment for Ealing community worker". Asian Image. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ Jose, Teena. "Param Singh Receives Freedom of City of London Honour | EasternEye". www.easterneye.biz. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "BritishPunjabis 13th June 2013 page 16". Issuu. 19 June 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Mr Lawyer enters the online 'find a solicitor' fray". Legal Futures. 29 August 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
- ^ ABPL. "City Sikh Deputy Chair honoured at the London Faith & Belief Community Awards..." www.asian-voice.com. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "Sikhs and Hindus to gather for biggest City Hustings event in the UK". London Live. 9 April 2015. Archived from the original on 27 August 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Ealing's Local Web site". www.ealingtoday.co.uk. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ "BBC Two - The Ranganation, Series 2, Episode 6, Life after lockdown". BBC. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "BBC Two - The Ranganation, Series 2, Episode 6, Exercise during lockdown". BBC. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Initiatives of Change UK-Your network is your 'net worth'". iofc.org.uk. Archived from the original on 23 February 2022. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ Param Singh of City Sikhs is The Indian Of The Year, retrieved 7 August 2019
- ^ "Param Singh, City Sikhs Founder and Deputy Chair, Received MBE from Queen". PTC Punjabi News. 12 March 2019.
- ^ "ਪਰਮ ਸਿੰਘ ਦਾ 'ਲੰਡਨ ਧਰਮ ਤੇ ਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸ ਭਾਈਚਾਰਕ ਪੁਰਸਕਾਰ 2018' ਨਾਲ ਸਨਮਾਨ". Ajit Jalandhar. 18 December 2018.
- ^ Heute, www heuta at (5 March 2019). "Rassismus-Vorwürfe gegen drei Wiener Clubs". Heute.at (in German). Retrieved 2 April 2019.
- ^ "Is your faith holding you back? Interview with Param Singh". 4 Thought TV. 3 August 2013. Archived from the original on 3 August 2013.
- ^ "BBC Asian Network – Nihal, Turban Param Take Me Out". BBC. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ "Take Me Out Singh @paramproperty via @KhalSir #Singh #Sikh". www.lookasingh.com. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- ^ Sikhs, City. "Param Singh, City Sikhs Founder, receives MBE in the New Year's Honours 2019 | City Sikhs". Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ livewithharjap (8 October 2017), Live With Harjap – Param Singh (Part 3), retrieved 2 April 2019
- ^ Miller, Elhanan. "Muslims find a 'shtender' at UK Jewish study confab". The Times of Israel. ISSN 0040-7909. Retrieved 14 December 2018.