Ishwar B. Chugani
USLS GS 1971, USLS GS 1975, DLSU BSC-MM 1979
2019
DLSAA Lasallian Achievement Awardee
for his remarkable and
seasoned leadership in handling
international clothing and
lifestyle brands, and bringing
the Middle East to the fore of
the global retail sector
With a career spanning almost four decades,
Chugani is a key figure and a valuable presence
in the global retail community. He first broke into
the industry when he negotiated a joint venture
agreement with Giordano International.
It was here that he launched Giordano in the UAE.
This paved the way to expanding their market reach
to other vital regions such as Saudi Arabia, Oman,
Qatar, and Kuwait.
Thanks to his efforts, Giordano was recognized by
Forbes magazine as one of the Top 100 Companies
Making a Difference in the Arab World. He was
also awarded a Special Recognition award from
the Arabian Business Indian CEO in Dubai in 2013.
In 2014, Chugani was awarded Retail Professional
of the Year by the Middle East and North Africa
Shopping Centre and the International Council of
Shopping Centers.
He regularly speaks at conferences and seminars in
the Middle East as well as Chile and South Africa.
Chugani also acts as a thought leader in his field,
having written many articles and papers. He often
meets with leaders in the retail sector and shares
his insights on how to take on challenges that face
the region.
At present, Chugani is the CEO and Managing
Director of Giordano Middle East (FZE) and is
also a member of the Management Committee of
Giordano International, Hong Kong.