Egyptian-American executive Moe El Shabasy, originally from Egypt and based in California for over 23 years, brings bilingual expertise in Arabic and English to luxury sectors worldwide. With decades of senior and C-suite leadership across aviation, hospitality, and luxury real estate, Moe drives strategic growth, operational excellence, and measurable results in Middle Eastern and global markets.
Executive Leadership in Luxury Aviation and Private Jets
Moe has held senior leadership roles in executive aviation, specializing in private jet services for high-profile celebrities and VIP clients worldwide. His experience covers operational management, elite client servicing, and service innovation in the ultra-luxury segment. From strategic planning to hands-on execution, he has optimized performance, scalability, and guest satisfaction across private aviation operations.
Proven Excellence in Luxury Hospitality
Across global luxury hospitality brands, Moe has led high-performing teams focused on operations, service quality, and guest experience. His leadership has delivered tangible results through operational improvements, organizational transformation, and premium-market expansion. Moe’s management style emphasizes accountability, innovation, and consistency, positioning hospitality assets for long-term growth.
Strategic Impact in Luxury Real Estate
In luxury real estate, Moe has served as Head of Operations, Team Leader, and Licensed Realtor with leading firms including Compass, Intero Real Estate Services, and Keller Williams Realty. He combines strong negotiation skills, market insight, and operational discipline to manage high-value transactions and guide teams in competitive U.S. markets.
Current Global Oversight and Board-Level Governance
As Group Executive Director at Compass and long-serving Chairman of the Executive Board at Island Worldwide, Moe provides strategic oversight for global hospitality and aviation operations. With more than 20 years of board-level experience, he has guided business growth, operational transformation, and premium guest experiences across international portfolios.
Academic Background and Leadership Credentials
Moe holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Modern Academy Maadi and has completed the Organizational Leadership program at Harvard Business School. This academic foundation supports his ability to lead complex, high-stakes operations in luxury-driven industries.
Core Strengths for Middle Eastern Market Leadership
Moe’s expertise includes executive management, organizational leadership, strategic planning, business development, and hospitality operations. His ability to operate across cultures and markets positions him well for senior leadership roles in growth-focused regions such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai.
Recognized Leadership
The Arab Leaders recognize Moe El Shabasy for his global leadership across luxury aviation, hospitality, and real estate. His executive presence, operational discipline, and bilingual capabilities continue to support innovation and sustainable growth in premium sectors.
Moe El Shabasy is a senior executive bridging global luxury markets with Middle Eastern opportunities, delivering structured growth, operational excellence, and long-term value through disciplined leadership.
