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Elie El Khayssi

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Hi, I’m Elie El Khayssi, a Creative Director and producer with 13+ years building media, hospitality, and entertainment concepts.

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Hi, I’m Elie El Khayssi, a Creative Director and producer with 13+ years building media, hospitality, and entertainment concepts. I blend creative direction with business strategy to craft concepts that engage audiences, grow brands, and drive revenue across content, live experiences, and F&B environments.

My work spans TV production, brand development, and experiential venues across the Middle East and Europe, with leadership roles across Wild Cherry Productions and Pan-Arab TV Networks, plus ventures in hospitality and events. I excel at building partnerships, leading teams, and delivering results through creative storytelling and strategic operations.

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Languages

  • ArabicFluent
  • FrenchAdvanced
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Professional Services

Work experience

Co-Owner & Strategic Partner · NYC Pizzeria – Mar Mikhael (Fork Theory SARL)Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Developed brand positioning and customer experience. Created activations combining food, music, and community.

Executive Producer | Creative Director · Pan-Arab TV NetworksJan 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 11 mos

Created and executed TV formats and entertainment programs. Managed production teams and content delivery. Trained presenters and supervised storytelling. Produced international coverage and celebrity interviews.

Creative Director & Executive Producer · Wild Cherry Productions SARL & OffshoreJan 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 11 mos

Built and scaled a production house delivering TV, digital, and live formats. Created original shows, concepts, and branded content. Led creative direction, partnerships, and business development. Established Wild Cherry Productions presence in Europe.

Education

Bachelor of Communication Arts, Advertising · American University of Science and Technology2030 – 2026
Business Studies · Arab Open University2030 – 2026
Media & Broadcasting Training · Arab Open University2030 – 2026
Creative Development · BBC London2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 13

Arab Casting2015
Blogger Style2019
Chart Show2013 – 2018
Catwalk2015 – 2018

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