John Gandel’s outstanding contribution to business and the wider community over more than 50 years has been most significant in the retail, property and philanthropic sectors. A specialist in retail developments, John’s jewel in the crown, Chadstone Shopping Centre, has transformed Australia’s shopping landscape. Extensive funding has contributed to vital medical breakthroughs. First and foremost however is John’s devotion to family which forms the backbone of all his commercial and public interest endeavours.