Tariq Chauhan

Tariq Chauhan is the Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of EFS Facilities Services Group, and CEO of its Saudi Arabia subsidiary, EFSIM Facilities Management Company. A Forbes-featured business leader and Amazon best-selling author, he has transformed EFS from a regional player into a $2 billion global facilities management powerhouse with operations spanning 27 countries across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Europe.

With over three decades of leadership experience in banking, technology, and financial services, Chauhan is widely recognized for his visionary leadership and deep commitment to people and purpose. 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 advisory boards, including the UAE-India Business Council – UAE Chapter and Emerge Workforce Development Edtech, and is a Founding Trustee of the UAE-India Friendship Hospital. He is also the Founder of the Abhaar Worker Welfare Foundation, championing the empowerment of frontline workers.

A proud IFMA member since 2011, Chauhan has consistently engaged in advancing the FM profession through thought leadership, advocacy, and informal contributions to IFMA’s initiatives. He brings over 15 years of strategic direction as the chief architect behind EFS’s global expansion, driving industry-leading performance with a 97% client retention rate and partnerships with over 500 multinational corporations.

As the FM industry enters a new era defined by sustainability, digital transformation, and human-centric progress, Chauhan is eager to bring his global perspective and emerging markets expertise to the IFMA board. His goal is to contribute meaningfully to shaping IFMA’s strategic direction, advancing the profession, and empowering FM professionals around the world.