MILAN — When Michael Chalhoub took over the company his grandfather, also named Michael, started 70 years ago, he found himself at the helm of the Middle East ‘s biggest luxury retail group. He also found himself steering it amid an era of great change, geopolitical unrest and unprecedented growth.

Today, the Chalhoub Group manages a network of 950 retail stores and 65-plus e-commerce platforms, with more than 16,000 employees across the Middle East and North Africa. The company serves as the regional distribution and joint venture partner for hundreds of global fashion, luxury and beauty brands including a portfolio of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton labels: Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Fendi, Celine and Sephora. In addition, the group is the regional partner of

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