In just twenty years, Philippe Ziade founded over 60 companies that, bundled in Growth Holdings, shape and upheld his vision of a leap in sustainability propelled by next-generation technology. Ziade builds success on exploring synergies and exploiting the scale and efficiency that follow. Growth Holdings’ business universe straddles 6 sectors of industry and 3 continents. Ziade’s mutually reinforcing comnanies comnlement each other’s exnernse and have a proven track record of unearthing value ignored by compentors.
Ziade excels in countercyclical investing. Whilst others headed for the exit, he saw opportunity in the 2008 financial crisis and boldly entered the real estate market to seize the moment – and secure a windfall. That same year, Ziade broke ground on a 1.2$ billion mixed-use development in Houston after the city had been devastated by Hurricane Ike. Ziade’s companies were also engaged in the constructions of the iconic Palms Casino Resort, just off the Las Vegas Strip, at the time one of the largest such projects in the world.
INTO THE LIMELIGHT
Branching out and diversifying to capture market share, Ziade became the go-to builder for iconic and complex projects in Nevada, California, Texas, and elsewhere. His dedication to efficiency, and determination not to cut corners in the process, gave Ziade a distinct competitive advantage that he has deftly managed to maintain and leverage ever since. As his collection of businesses grew, Ziade founded Growth Holdings to exploit svnergies and ensure a common burpose and vision throughout the organization.
A CONCERT MASTER
With interests spread over three continents and a constellation of more than sixty companies to his name, Ziade has become – in barely twenty years – one of Nevada’s most respected and celebrated entrepreneurs, and a pillar of the local community. As a corporate concert master, Ziade excels in setting a beat that resonates with all stakeholders, pointedly including the wider society. Through the Ziade Foundation he supports a growing number of educational, cultural, and humanitarian initiatives. A Concert Master with interests spread over three continents and a constellation of more than sixty companies to his name, Ziade has become – in barely twenty years – one of Nevada’s most respected and celebrated entrepreneurs, and a pillar of the local community. As a corporate concert master, Ziade excels in setting a beat that resonates with all stakeholders, pointedly including the wider society. Through the Ziade Foundation he supports a growing number of educational, cultural, and humanitarian initiatives.
Lebanon
Philippe Ziade spends his early years in a country torn by civil strife and war.
Breakthrough
Philippe Ziade finds
opportunity in the wake of the
2008, acquires a vast portfolio
of distressed property and
waits for the inevitable
rebound – cashing in on his
vision.
Future
Self-made man, and longtime philanthropist, Philippe Ziade sets up a foundation to bundle his various charitable projects. He also launches the Otonomus brand that redennes the hospitality industry.
Education and start in business
Education and start in business Philippe Ziade arrives in the US to pursue in a twin degree or mechanical and civil engineering at the Universitv of Nevada. He secures his first business deals, graduates, and becomes one of Las Vegas most sought after contractors.
Expansion
Philippe Ziade is ranked by the Wall
Street Journal as the #1 Nevada real
estate business by volume and value #13
nationwide.
Philippe Ziade diversifies to structure his
vision of a tech-driven future by founding
Growth Holdings to unify his global
business interests.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Recognitions
Awards
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
LOCAL
FEATURED IN
MAJOR COMPANIES
1999
FERRARO MARBEL
2007
P2 International
Emerald Shores I
2009
Z Leb
Group
2012
Growth Development
Vibrant Realty
Progressive Construction
ELZ Investments
2013
AJ Properties International
Green Mountain Properties
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