Abdoulaye Sow is a local entrepreneur and investor who has called Reading home since 2016. After successfully running and selling his food business, he now focuses on small investments and joint ventures, while remaining deeply connected to the town he values and cares about.
Living and working in Reading has given Abdoulaye first-hand insight into the challenges facing local residents. Despite the town’s strong economic and strategic position, he believes that infrastructure and job opportunities have not kept pace with its potential. He is particularly concerned about the state of local roads, ongoing parking issues in and around the town centre, and the decline of Reading’s once-thriving night-time economy.
Abdoulaye has grown increasingly frustrated by what he sees as a steady decline in quality of life over recent years. He is passionate about restoring pride in Reading by improving infrastructure, supporting local businesses, and creating better opportunities for residents.
He is standing to offer a fresh direction - one focused on practical, efficient policies that prioritise the needs of the community and help Reading reach its full potential.