UAE business leaders join for different reasons but stay for the deep relationships, shared expertise, and unmatched business opportunities.
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The United Arab Emirates are led by National Directors who believe that the right connections lead to thriving communities and economies.
National Director, CC United Arab Emirates
Chirantan Joshi brings a wealth of experience from his diverse ventures and global engagements to CorporateConnectionsTM. A multi‑business entrepreneur and strategic thinker, Chirantan invested in CorporateConnections after experiencing firsthand the transformative power of connecting with the right people. A strong believer in the principles of Givers Gain and the Rockefeller Habits, he is known for championing human‑to‑human (H2H) business relationships and fostering high‑trust professional communities. His mission is to build communities where leaders accelerate each other’s journeys by serving as catalysts for growth.
An accomplished thought leader, Chirantan frequently writes about leadership, organizational culture, global talent trends, and personal excellence—sharing insights shaped by decades of hands‑on experience. His work spans strategic leadership development, franchising expertise, and business transformation, supported by certifications such as Certified Franchise Executive (CFE).
Co-National Director, CC United Arab Emirates
Bijay Shah is a highly respected community builder and business leader, best known for shaping one of the most successful and diverse business networking ecosystems in the region. As Master Franchisee & National Director of BNI UAE and Co-National Director of CorporateConnections® UAE, Bijay has spent over two decades enabling business leaders to grow through trust, structure, and purposeful relationships.
After an early career in banking, insurance, and financial services, Bijay transitioned into entrepreneurship with a clear belief: when the right people are connected with intent and accountability, businesses grow faster and relationships endure. Under his leadership, BNI UAE has evolved into the region’s premier referral-based business community, generating over AED 4 billion in closed business through hundreds of thousands of referrals exchanged among members from more than 30 nationalities.
Beyond BNI, Bijay co-leads CorporateConnections® UAE, a peer-to-peer platform for CEOs and senior leaders of mid-to-large organizations, focused on strategic relationships, trusted advisory conversations, and leadership-level impact.
Bijay’s leadership is grounded in values, measurable outcomes, and member success. His vision is to build sustainable communities and leave a legacy of leaders who succeed by helping others grow.
Chapter Directors provide invaluable support to our UAE Members, ensuring they have a clear plan to achieve their goals and access to the essential tools needed for success.
Chapter Director, UAE – CC1 & CC2 Dubai
Since 20XX, our Dubai Members have been growing both personally and professionally, thanks to the global business connections they are making in CorporateConnections.
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