Hussam Khoury

Hussam co-founded Maktoob.com in 2000 and Souq.com in 2005 and assumed leadership roles in both until their exits. Maktoob was acquired by Yahoo in 2009 and Souq was acquired by Amazon in 2017. These two exits were the most notable technology acquisitions in the history of the region. Prior to Maktoob, Hussam spent several years in technology consulting and systems development at Andersen Consulting in Canada.

Following the Souq acquisition, Hussam co-founded Jabbar Internet Group and currently assumes the role of President. Jabbar today is one of the leading investors in internet and technology companies in the region.

Hussam holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a Masters in Engineering from Stanford University in the USA.

Hussam was awarded the 'King Hussein Medal for Distinguished Performance of the First Order' in 2009 by HM King Abdullah II, in recognition of his contribution to the IT and Telecommunications sector in Jordan and the region. Hussam was also a founding investor in Oasis500, the MENA region's premier early stage and seed investment program for Internet, Digital and Mobile ventures, and also served on its board for two years. Hussam is also a member of the YPO and currently serves on the board of the Jordan chapter. Hussam also serves on the boards of several companies in the region.