Abu Bakr Supermarket appoints 20-year-old Esa Hussain as Commercial Director

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Abu Bakr Supermarket has appointed 20-year-old Esa Hussain as its new Commercial Director, joining his brother Hamza Hussain, the 22-year-old Managing Director. Esa will manage product procurement and sales performance across all stores, supporting the company's expansion plans. This appointment reflects the supermarket's commitment to innovation and growth, as it plans to open new stores and launch a new food concept in Leeds.

Press Release

Monday 13 April 2026

Abu Bakr Supermarket has announced the appointment of Esa Hussain, aged 20, to its board as Commercial Director, joining the recently appointed Managing Director Hamza Hussain, who was recently appointed by the board as MD at just 22.

In his new role, Eesa will oversee both product procurement and sales performance across all existing stores, as well as future outlets set to open as part of Abu Bakr Supermarket’s ambitious expansion plans.

His responsibilities include managing product sourcing, supplier relationships, and sales strategy, ensuring a consistent, high-quality offering while driving commercial growth across the chain.

The board appointed Esa to bring commercial expertise and a forward-thinking perspective to support the company’s growth strategy. His appointment reinforces Abu Bakr Supermarkets’ commitment to innovation, quality, and a customer-focused product range.

Hamza Hussain, Managing Director, said: “Appointing Esa as Commercial Director is a proud moment. At just 20 years old, he brings incredible talent and energy to the business.

“He will oversee product procurement and sales performance across all stores, ensuring our expansion maintains the quality, variety, and service our customers expect. Working together, we share a vision and drive that make this business so dynamic and I’m sure people will be hearing a great deal more about ‘The Hussain brothers’.”

Eesa Hussain added: “I’m truly honoured to join the board of Abu Bakr Supermarkets as Commercial Director during such an exciting period of growth. I look forward to managing product sourcing and driving sales across all stores, both existing and future. Being part of the company’s expansion at just 20 is incredibly motivating, and I’m excited to contribute to the future of the Abu Bakr Group.”

‘sThe appointment highlights Abu Bakr Supermarket forward-thinking leadership and its strategy to combine youthful energy with strategic vision as it prepares to open several new stores along with an innovative food concept in Leeds called Aura.

Abu Bakr Supermarket has grown steadily over the past decade and remains one of the most recognisable independent supermarket chains in Leeds, with multiple locations across the city and ambitious plans for continued expansion.

Notes to editors

The story began in 1987, when Abid Hussain, then just 17, took over the family business. With long hours, determination and a hands-on approach, he laid the groundwork for a brand that would go on to become a well-known name across West Yorkshire. A major turning point arrived in 2002. Abid Food Store rebranded as Abu Bakr Supermarkets, signalling both a new identity and an ambition to scale. That same year, the company opened its Queen’s Road store — its first step beyond the original premises and the start of a steady expansion strategy. Further growth followed in 2004 with the Roundhay Road branch, strengthening the brand’s presence in Leeds and giving more families access to its value-driven offering. A decade later, in 2015, Abu Bakr expanded again with its Beeston store, a move that bolstered its community footprint in another busy part of the city. In 2017, the business invested heavily in expanding its product range. Fresh produce, halal meat counters, and an extensive selection of world foods were introduced — a strategic shift that aligned the brand more closely with the needs of the region’s diverse communities and cemented its reputation for global choice at local prices. The company’s momentum continued into the 2020s. In 2022, Abu Bakr Supermarkets opened its Kirkstall branch, bringing its services to a new and vibrant customer base and widening its reach across Leeds. In 2025, a flagship store opened in Batley, West Yorkshire.

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