Global Meets Local – Top 50 Executives Regional Executives Heading International Companies
Rank: #39
Elie Khouri
Elie Khouri
Sector: Media and Advertising
Company: Omnicom Media Group
Designation: Chairman, Mena
Nationality: Labanese
Headquarters: United States
Local Headquarters: U.A.E.
Khouri has been the CEO of Omnicom Media Group in MENA since 2006 and was made chairman in June 2019. In his current role he is responsible for key subsidiaries and sub-brands including OMD, PHD, Hearts & Science, and Resolution. He was among the founding members of the Unstereotype Alliance’s U.A.E. National Chapter in 2020, which will focus on broadening the representation of women and men in non-traditional roles in media and advertising. Other founding members include Dubai Lynx, Etihad Aviation Group, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, and Unilever.