L T Pagarani

Pagarani is the chairman of the UAE-based supermarket and retail group with roots in West Africa. A scion of the business founded by his father, Thakurdas Choithram Pagarani, he leads the business’s GCC and international expansion. He resides in the UK but oversees operations across the UAE, Africa and beyond. Under his stewardship, Choithrams operates roughly 50 stores in the UAE, with further presence in Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman. The group also holds stakes in export, trading (Giant Exports), cash & carry (Natco) and telecommunications (Crown Networks). Pagarani is known for introducing Tesco and SuperValu product ranges to the UAE market, and entering into strategic retail partnerships. He is also associated with Choithram International Foundation, the group’s philanthropic arm.