Tariq Chauhan is the Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of EFS Facilities Services Group and CEO of EFSIM Facilities Management in Saudi Arabia. A Forbes-recognized business leader and best-selling author, Chauhan has transformed EFS into a $2 billion global FM powerhouse operating across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Europe. With a background in banking, technology and financial services, he brings over three decades of leadership experience.
Renowned for his "People First" philosophy, he has championed employee well-being and inclusive growth, earning accolades such as the People First Leader Award and features on the Forbes cover in 2014, 2022, and 2024. Chauhan also serves on key global advisory boards, including the UAE-India Business Council – UAE Chapter, Emerge Workforce Development Edtech, International Facility Management Association and is a Founding Trustee of the UAE-India Friendship Hospital.
His debut business book, Getting to Resilient Mode, reflects his journey and leadership ethos. Chauhan is also the founder of the Abhaar Worker Welfare Foundation, focused on frontline worker empowerment.
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