Rafi Razzak was born in 1949 in Baghdad, Iraq. After winning a scholarship to study in England, he moved to Dudley to complete his A levels. Following his graduation with a BSc Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Imperial College, he embarked on his career as an engineer at IBM and served as Vice President at PACC International. A visit to Taiwan proved to be a pivotal moment for Rafi, as it gave him a glimpse into the future of the PC market. Upon his return, he founded Centerprise International in 1983, establishing himself as an influential figure in the UK IT industry. More than 40 years on, Rafi is still very much involved in the company’s day-to-day running. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including Entrepreneur of the Year, CTS Lifetime Achievement, Basingstoke Ambassador, and CRN Personality of the Year.