Samer Said Khoury is the Chairman of Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), a multi-billion-dollar engineering conglomerate and one of the largest construction companies in the Middle East. Of Palestinian descent from Safad in the Galilee, Khoury was born in Lebanon and holds a BSc in Civil Engineering from California State University, Chico, and an MBA from the University of Southern California. His early construction experience taught him the balance of safety and efficiency, a principle he brings to CCC’s diverse operations, which span engineering, oil and gas, and power development.

Under Khoury’s leadership, CCC consistently ranks among the top 20 international contractors globally and leads in the Middle East, according to Engineering News Record (ENR). In addition to his business role, Khoury is dedicated to initiatives in engineering innovation, sustainability, economic development, youth empowerment, and social philanthropy across the US, Middle East, and Europe. A firm believer in the duty to help others, he engages in numerous advisory roles, including as a member of the Arab Business Council, the World Economic Forum, and the Pearl Initiative in the UAE, and he co-chairs the Aspen Institute’s Middle East Strategy Group. Khoury’s impact extends beyond business, championing collaboration and social responsibility in the region.