Omar Pandit — The Man Behind Our Name
The family behind the name
From Kashmir
to Paisley
Omar Pandit was Gary Stapleton’s great-great-grandfather, a Hindu from Kashmir whose story has been passed down through the family.
According to family history, Omar travelled to Scotland and shared knowledge of Kashmiri shawl designs and textile craftsmanship with mill owners in Paisley. The family account places him in Paisley during the early 1880s. His precise age, date of arrival and subsequent fate are unknown. This account of his contribution is presented as family history.
The Sanskrit word पण्डित — Paṇḍita is associated with scholarship, learning, wisdom and specialised knowledge. Choosing the Pandit family name acknowledges this heritage and its connection with careful judgement and professional relationships.
The founder
Gary Stapleton FRSA
Founder of Pheon Agency Ltd
and Pandit Confidential
Gary Stapleton on LinkedInMore than 35 years in health and social care, spanning senior management and executive leadership.
Gary’s experience encompasses domiciliary, residential and nursing care, alongside CQC governance and regulatory responsibilities. His work includes commissioning, business development and operational consultancy, informed by executive, registered care management and nominated individual responsibilities.
As founder of Pheon Agency Ltd and Pandit Confidential, Gary brings his practical care-sector experience and professional relationships to the business.
Why Pandit Confidential exists
Through his professional care-sector network, Gary recognised significant interest among established operators seeking businesses to acquire. This led to Pandit Confidential: a specialist service connecting prospective buyers with care business owners considering selling. Its model is straightforward — confidential introductions, one agreed upfront seller fee and no commission on completion.