Rohan Valrani brings a data-driven, people-first mindset to his role overseeing Al Shirawi’s engineering and healthcare portfolio
Al Shirawi Group is one of the UAE’s largest and most respected privately held business conglomerates. Established in 1971 as a modest trading house with an ambitious vision, the Group has since evolved into a powerhouse of over 30 companies spanning 17 diverse sectors.
For more than five decades, Al Shirawi has played a vital role in shaping the nation’s economic landscape, leading operations across construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, healthcare, education, energy, renewables, logistics, HVAC, electronics, and heavy equipment, among others. Driven by innovation, resilience, and a commitment to excellence, the Group continues to grow with purpose, fuelled by a legacy of trust and forward-thinking leadership.
Rohan Valrani is the Deputy CEO of Al Shirawi’s Engineering & Healthcare Services Group. He oversees 19 business units across these sectors, including notable names such as Leminar Group, Al Shirawi Electrical & Mechanical, Al Shirawi Contracting, Al Shirawi Facilities Management, and Oasis Coils & Coatings, to name a few. Additionally, his leadership extends across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, and India.
Rohan holds an MBA from the Wharton School, where he specialised in Finance and Management, and a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He brings a results-driven, people-centric, and data-led approach to his role, championing operational excellence and strategic growth across the Group’s diverse portfolio. In an exclusive conversation, he talks expansion, excellence & leading with data at Al Shirawi.
Interviewer: Vibha Mehta. Multimedia production: Eduardo Buenagua and Joel Amparo. Location Courtesy: Al Shirawi Interiors Headquarters.
