Elias Elkoussa
Client Partner, Travel, MEA
The move
MoveX → Criteo
TitleSenior Client Partner → Client Partner, Travel, MEA
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcRooted in UAE★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE20.8
Total experience17.3 years
Criteo headcount1,001-5,000 employees
Criteo industryAdvertising Services
Criteo HQParis
Criteo typePublic Company
Career arc
- Client Partner, Travel, MEAMar 2026 — Present
Criteo· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Senior Client PartnerJul 2025 — Feb 2026
X· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - FounderMay 2023 — Nov 2025
Quarter Mile Car Rental L.L.C.· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Self-employed
- Co-Founder& GMMar 2021 — Mar 2022
Origine Milano· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Self-employed
- Client PartnerSep 2019 — Jul 2025X· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Media DirectorNov 2016 — Sep 2019
UM MENAT· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Associate Media DirectorNov 2014 — Nov 2016
- Media ManagerSep 2012 — Nov 2014
MediaCom MENA· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Media SupervisorDec 2011 — Aug 2012
- Sr. Media PlannerDec 2010 — Dec 2011
- Media PlannerDec 2009 — Dec 2010
- Media ExecutiveDec 2008 — Dec 2009
Education
- American University of SharjahBachelor's degree · Finance & Management2004 — 2008
Top skills
Strategic MediaSupplier NegotiationPartner Relationship ManagementEntrepreneurshipResearch SkillsCritical Thinking
About
With extensive experience in client partnerships, I have contributed to building strong relationships with brands across the MENA region. At Criteo, my current focus is on managing travel accounts with an emphasis on team management and data-driven strategies to support impactful campaigns and enhance client engagement. My professional journey also includes founding and managing Quarter Mile Car Rental L.L.C., where I led strategic marketing efforts and prioritized customer satisfaction. With a strong foundation in consultative selling, I am committed to fostering meaningful partnerships and delivering tailored solutions that address both client needs and business goals.