Elie Khouri

Elie Khouri (born May 8, 1964) is a Lebanese-French businessman, entrepreneur, and art patron, who is the founder and chairman of Vivium, a single-family office based in Dubai. Since 2019, he has been the chairman of Omnicom Media Group for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), having previously served as the CEO from 2006 to 2019.

Khouri is also one of the main "sharks" on Shark Tank Dubai.

Early life and education Khouri was born in Beirut in 1964. His early life was affected by the Lebanese Civil War, as his family was unable to relocate from the city. He attended the American University of Beirut, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1986 and an MBA in business and finance in 1988.

In 2017, Khouri founded Vivium, a single-family office that invests in real estate, design, ventures, and collectibles including art. Khouri was involved in launching Sotheby's International Realty in Dubai and supported its expansion into KSA, the UK, and Spain. In 2023, Elie brought Vivium into the hospitality sector with the acquisition of a boutique hotel in Paros, Greece.

In 2023, Khouri served as a member of the jury in the first season of Shark Tank Dubai.

Art collecting and patronage Khouri is an art collector and patron. Elie's art collection features pieces that explore a variety of contemporary and timeless themes, expressed through diverse artistic styles.

Khouri is a member of Tate's Middle East and North Africa Acquisitions Committee and MoMA's Media and Performance Committee. He also supports the Lebanese Pavilion at the Venice Biennale and the Association for the Promotion and Exhibition of the Arts in Lebanon.

In 2023 and 2024, Khouri was featured on the Top 200 Collectors list by ARTnews.

Personal life Khouri married Mylene Khouri in 1992. They have since separated, and have three daughters together.