Bharat Thakrar, 69, has for more than four decades prided himself as a dealmaker and king in corporate Kenya when it comes to building and protecting brands.
The roles have changed and Mr Thakrar is now battling to protect his brand after the firm, WPP Scangroup #ticker:SCAN, he helped found suspended him to investigate allegations of gross misconduct. The camaraderie he built with UK-based conglomerate WPP Plc from 2008 when he sold them a piece of the Nairobi bourse listed marketing firm is shattered.
