Chris Igwe

Chris Igwe, multi lingual, is one of the world’s leading authorities on global retail, highly sought after for his passionate views, deep knowledge, and great insights. His leadership and global network inspires.

Based in Paris, he is special advisor to global brands, owners, and investors. He runs his own consultancy, Chris Igwe International. He is also Managing Partner, More Or Less, exclusively representing brands, Managing Director, Karine Augis, French luxury leather handbag brand, Co-Founder, Squarefeet, innovative revolutionary leasing software, SVP, REIT Innovations.

Chris is past Co-Chair of ULI (Urban Land Institute) Europe’s Retail and Entertainment Council, and former Global Governing Trustee.

After a successful career as a Civil Engineer, on iconic award-winning projects, Stansted Airport, London, or the MI6 Building, Chris joined Foot Locker Europe and later Gap, as Director of European Real Estate. He became Managing Director Europe of ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers), and Senior Director EMEA/Head of Retail, France, CBRE.

Retail clients include 7 For All Mankind, Aesop, Build A Bear Workshop, Costco, Disney, Fossil, Hard Rock Café, Michael Kors, Nike, Sunglass Hut, Swarovski, TUMI.

International landlord clients include Deutsche Bank, Eurodisney, Inter IKEA, Lodha Group (India), Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam), Sonae Sierra, Value Retail, Unibail Rodamco.

A renown international keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies (2011 – 2025) at MAPIC, he has lectured in Europe, Cairo, and Abu Dhabi Paris Sorbonne University. He is a Chartered Civil Engineer.

Chris was recipient of “2014 the ICSC Award for Outstanding Service”. He is a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert, and Retail Voice 2025 by NRF (National Retail Federation).

Chris is a published author of books including, “Breaking Down Barriers”, “Secrets of Working Across Five Continents” and “That IMPACT Book”.