Basim Shami (born October 7, 1986) is an American businessman. He started his career at Farouk Systems, a Houston-based haircare products company he founded.[1]
Basim Shami | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 7, 1986 |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | CEO, Beauty Elite Group |
Early life and education edit
Basim Shami was born on October 7, 1986, in Houston, Texas. Basim attended the Houston Baptist University from which he earned his Bachelor of Science, a degree in Marketing, as well as a Master's degree in Human Resource Management.[2]
Career edit
While he was studying, Basim worked at Farouk Systems. After graduation he took more important roles in the company, and was responsible for marketing, logistics, and product development, and by 1995 he founded his own venture, Beauty Elite Group, which he has been its CEO since then.[1] It had acquired some local companies such as BlowPro, Scruples, CAJ Beauty, Fuel Haircare and Pet Silk. [3] Basim's involvement in Farouk Systems has been always active, as he has taken more roles until eventually becoming the company's CEO,[4] and has been among the company's top executives, along with his father, Farouk, and his brother Rami. He has helped the company to launch new products and expanding its scale.[5][6][7]
Basim Shami has been seen on Celebrity Apprentice,[8] Univision, NBC and CNN as well as Miss Universe competition. He also served as a judge for the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant.[9] He also has been involved in philanthropic activities.[10]
He was selected as a finalist for the 2013 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.[11]
References edit
- ^ a b "Reigning cats and dogs". Houston Business Journal. May 2, 2004. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "Farouk Systems Announces Basim Shami as New President". behindthechair.com. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
- ^ "BlowPro Acquired by Beauty Elite Group". CapA. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "Beauty Mogul Basim Shami On His Growing Empire". Haute Living. 2018-03-08. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
- ^ "How Basim Shami follows his plan to take Farouk Systems to even greater heights". Smart Business Magazine. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "Basim Shami, CEO of Farouk Systems Hair Care products". USA Today. Archived from the original on 2015-11-20.
- ^ "The Microsoft of beauty: Farouk Shami's hair-raising empire builds a college cosmetology school". CultureMap Houston. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "Basim Shami". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "CEO of Farouk Systems, Basim Shami Crowns Miss Texas Teen USA". www.modernsalon.com. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "Basim Shami Donates to NABA's Shoes for Kids Organization in Houston". Beauty Launchpad. 2015-10-19. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "Basim Shami Recognized for Opposing Discrimination, Farouk Systems Anti-Racism - Beauty Launchpad". Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-11.