Naresh Kumar Bhawnani

Bhawnani heads West Zone Group, which began with a single supermarket in Mirdif, Dubai, in 2005. Over two decades, the group has diversified into logistics, real estate, construction, technology, hospitality, and food and beverage. Its core retail network includes more than 100 supermarkets and hypermarkets spanning over 500,000 square feet and employing 5,000 people.

West Zone strengthened its market presence with the acquisition of Safestway, three Giant outlets and G-Mart. Its West Zone Fresh brand offers over 500 products, combining own-label and global names. Bhawnani plans further regional growth, with expansion across the GCC and internationally in the coming years.