Rustom Khouri III

President, Carnegie Management & Development Corp.

Education: Master’s degree in real estate finance, Georgetown University; bachelor’s degree in finance, Fordham University

What Success Looks Like to Me: Success is building something meaningful that lasts for years to come. It’s about creating opportunities for others, maintaining strong relationships and leaving every community we enter better than when we arrived.

What I Look for in a Leader: Value alignment, intellect and critical problem-solving skills — some see challenges, others see opportunity. Organization and communication skills are at the core of any good leader.

Favorite Quote: “You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots — but you have to play the ball where it lies.” — Arnold Palmer

What Motivates Me Right Now: The opportunity to continue building projects and environments that genuinely improve people’s lives 

An Important Lesson I Learned: I always assume I am the dumbest person in the room; the smartest is rarely the richest.

A Cleveland Spot I Recommend: Red Tail Golf Club is one of Northeast Ohio’s premier golf destinations.