Tariq Chauhan

Tariq Chauhan, Executive Vice Chairman and Co-Founder at EFS Facilities Services and Chief Executive Office at EFSIM Facilities Management Company, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a prominent Business Icon and a Best-Selling Author who has made exemplary contributions to the business world and public life. His remarkable achievements within the facilities management (FM) industry in the Middle East have earned him widespread acclaim. Renowned as a visionary leader, Chauhan has demonstrated his capabilities by transforming EFS into a mega powerhouse within the FM industry. In just one decade, he has steered the company from a hundred-million-dollar enterprise to a two-billion-dollar enterprise, solidifying its position as a global leader in the field of facilities management. Chauhan's impact extends beyond his own organisation. He has made significant contributions to the domain of business management through his strategic modelling, the documentation of case studies, and in-depth analysis across various industry domains. One notable area where Chauhan has excelled is in implementing a "People First Approach" within the realm of Human Resources that has garnered him numerous accolades, including the prestigious People First Leader in GCC Government HR Awards in 2023. Chauhan's journey to success has been marked by determination, perseverance, and an unwavering positive mindset. Before his foray into the facilities management sector, Chauhan, as a serial entrepreneur, had an illustrious career in banking, financial investments, and IT. He worked with renowned institutions such as the Bank of Oman, Indo Suez, and Wall Street Group. In addition to making significant contributions as a business leader, Chauhan has also gained a prominent reputation as an entrepreneur, championing resilience and sustainability. He was widely acknowledged for demonstrating resilience and the ability to bounce back from his own past business ventures with challenging situations. Chauhan encountered many setbacks in his journey, but his determination and perseverance enabled him to apply those learnings to rebuild. His tenacity and ability to overcome adversity have shaped his leadership style. Chauhan attributes his professional passion to his impactful experiences during his school days, particularly through extracurricular activities. Among these experiences, one life-changing event stands out vividly. At the age of 19, he was bestowed with a remarkable opportunity to represent both his college and country at the Prestigious World Youth Festival in Moscow. This international gathering brought together youth delegates from over 60 countries, creating a transformative platform for cultural exchange, collaboration, and inspiration. Chauhan's participation in this prestigious event ignited a fire within him, instilling a deep sense of purpose and a drive to impact his professional endeavours significantly. Chauhan's personal journey exemplifies his strength of character, entrepreneurial spirit, and unwavering focus on growth and success. As the Co-founder and Executive Vice Chairman of EFS Facilities Services, he continues to lead the company with passion, driving innovation and delivering exceptional results in the ever-evolving facilities management industry. Chauhan holds a distinguished position among Forbes' Top 100 CEOs. In 2014 and 2022, he was featured on the Forbes cover page, a rare recognition for featuring businessmen consistently. With over three decades of professional expertise, Chauhan has been a driving force in the remarkable transformation of the EFS Group to a premium global facilities management brand. His impactful contributions have spread unparalleled excellence across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Europe. A strong advocate for upskilling and worker welfare, Chauhan collaborates with renowned organizations like the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and the Harvard India Conference. His initiatives, such as the Tejas program in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), have successfully provided employment to over 500 candidates. Chauhan's influence extends beyond EFS, as he holds key roles on the UAE-Indian Business Council (UIBC) and Emerge Education boards. Notably, Chauhan's contributions to the 2023 Coursera Emerge Education Research Report highlight the future of L&D for digitally disadvantaged workers. He also oversees EFS's partnership with Dawamee, an employment scheme by the Emirates Foundation, aimed at creating opportunities for Emirati nationals. Chauhan's impact extends to societal well-being through corporate social responsibility initiatives. He established the Abhaar Worker Welfare Foundation, a commendable NGO focused on empowering frontline workers who often go unnoticed. Chauhan's dedication to philanthropic and humanitarian endeavors was recognized with an Honorary D.Litt. from the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya. Chauhan's remarkable accomplishments have led EFS to receive prestigious awards, including the 'Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award' and 'Taqdeer Award’ and recognized as one of the Middle East's Top 100 Sustainability Leaders in the October 2023 and 2024 editions of Forbes Middle East. Chauhan has been recognized with over a dozen awards across various distinguished categories. In 2021, he was honoured with a nomination for the esteemed Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award by the Indian government. As mentioned above, he also received the GCC Gov HR Award in 2023 for the People First Leader in the Private Sector. As a respected author, speaker, and columnist, he imparts valuable insights on economic trends, the global FM industry and issues centred around frontline workers' well-being, employability, and business leadership development. Chauhan's insightful debut business book, ‘Getting to Resilient Mode’, published by Forbes Books and an Amazon Best Seller in the Middle East since its launch in August 2023, mirrors his journey and provides invaluable guidance for individuals aspiring to achieve resilience and success in their journeys.