Houri, Olivier

Olivier Houri

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


Education

Masters, Industrial Engineering; Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie et de Physique de Bordeaux; Pessac, France, 1985

Master's degree, Information Technology and Automation; University of Bordeaux I, Bordeaux, France, 1985

Languages

French

English

Spanish

Arabic

German

Italian


 

Experience Summary

 

2017 to Pres.         SmarkKargo

Executive Vice President, Strategy, Growth and Key Accounts 

2016 to 2017          Olivier Houri Advisory Services

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

2001 to 2016          UNISYS Corp.

President and General Manager, Travel and Transportation

1996 to 2016          Cap Gemini Ernst & Young

Director, Management Consultant

1995 to 1996          UNISYS, France

Managing Principal

1989 to 1994          OPL Consultants, Spain

1992 to 1994          Chief Executive Officer

1989 to 1991     Managing Director, Industrial Division

Additional Information

 

Lebanese Connection

Born and raised in Beirut

Both parents are Lebanese

Birthplace

Beirut

Family Place of Origin in Lebanon

Beirut

Favorite Lebanese Food

All of it! – Mezze, Kebabs, Fried Fish

Beymieh, Mlookhieh…

Favorite Place to Visit in Lebanon

Cedar Mountains, Jounieh Bay, Beirut/Raouche-Downtown, Baalbek, Zahle

Spouse/Partner (name, occupation)

Catherine Chanteau-Houri (formerly, Legal Support; currently enjoying life!)

Children (ages and genders)

Jade (daughter; 18; attending Arizona State University/W.P.Carey Business School (Barrett Honors Program)

My Objectives and Aspirations for Being Involved in Cedar Routes:

  • Network and connect with like-minded colleagues and successful passionate contributor to the Aviation industry
  • Share and build awareness of our Lebanese heritage and culture
  • Be and act as role model for younger generation and actively contribute to support and mentor children and young adults on their way to become successful and accomplished in life
  • Have fun and enjoy the Lebanese way of life!