THE man behind the Jennings Motor Group has officially received his OBE from HRH The Prince of Wales.

Pakistan-born Nas Khan received the honour for his charity work and for contribution to the economy. He employs 524 people in the region.

An appeal set up by his charity raised £120,000 to build a new village in Pakistan after the 2010 floods.

He said: “It’s a tremendous honour to receive such an award – I am very humbled and extremely honoured.

“The day was very exciting and it was great meeting other award recipients at the ceremony.

“I was also thrilled that members of my family were able to share such a momentous occasion with me, given the support they have given over the years.”

Nas’s career with Jennings began as a 23-year-old graduate and he has seen a number of promotions to business manager, assistant sales manager and group sales and marketing manager. He has been involved in three management buyouts, becoming managing director, and is now sole proprietor of the company.