Jayant Lal Ganwani

Ganwani leads the diversified UAE conglomerate spanning retail, real estate, logistics, and hospitality.

He holds a degree in management and international business from NYU’s Stern School of Business and completed the Presidents’ Leadership Programme at Harvard Business School. Joining the family business in 1986, he rose through key finance and operational roles before assuming leadership.

Under his direction, Lals Group has grown into one of the UAE’s most established retail groups, operating more than 180 stores and franchise brands including DAISO, Homes r Us, and Mom Store. The group also owns and operates Lamcy Plaza and Arabian Centre malls. In real estate, Ganwani co-founded Signature Developers with Regal Group, behind landmark projects such as 118 Downtown.