LEADERSHIP
OUR VISION
Empowering our people, our communities, and our customers to grow and prosper.
OUR MISSION
Inspiring the world with innovative solutions that enrich lives through ethical excellence, long-term value, and superior customer service.
SAM MAHROUQ
Founder, Chairman of the Board, CEO
Sam Mahrouq, a leading entrepreneur in the automotive industry, serves as the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of MEI Group. Under his strategic guidance, MEI Group encompasses eight independent car dealerships, MEI Auto Finance, MEI Auto Sales Group, MEI Financial Services, Ikon Technologies (a provider of GPS telematics solutions for both franchise and independent dealers), Newport Imports (a federally licensed vehicle importer and exporter), and MEI Real Estate Holdings.
A graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington School of Business, Sam Mahrouq’s impact reverberates beyond corporate achievements. He earned a coveted spot on Fort Worth Inc. magazine’s Top 400 List of Influential People in 2020. His commitment to fostering entrepreneurship is evident through his role on the board of the University of Texas at Arlington’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Economic Expansion. Sam Mahrouq’s vision and business acumen continue to shape MEI Group’s trajectory, solidifying its position as an industry leader.
NEHAD DWIKAT
President, MEI Automotive
Executive Vice President & COO of MEI Group USA
Nehad Dwikat is President of MEI Automotive and the Executive Vice President & COO of MEI Group USA. As a thought leader in the BHPH industry, he helped build MEI Group USA into one of the largest enterprises in North Texas.
Nehad is a proud supporter of NIADA and represents MEI Group dealerships at the NIADA Twenty Group dealership roundtables. His dynamic leadership and international expertise enable his colleagues and clients to bridge cross-cultural lines and form enriching relationships.
Nehad has an MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington.
WALID JOULANI
Executive Vice President, MEI / IKON TECHNOLOGIES
Walid Joulani brings a wealth of operational expertise to Ikon Technologies. His journey from aerospace engineering to owning his first dealership in 1987 reflects a passion that defied family expectations but ultimately paved the way for his success in the automotive industry.
Owned and managed ten locations spanning new franchise ventures and pre-owned vehicles across multiple cities, Walid’s strategic foresight has significantly influenced the automotive landscape in Texas. As an active member of advisory boards and industry organizations, he holds a leadership position among Texas’ Retail Subaru Dealers.
Walid leverages a deep understanding of dealership operations to strengthen Ikon’s operations. Navigating logistical challenges with ease, he leads the company’s technological evolution, marrying practical knowledge with foresight.