George Kurdahi

Who is George Kurdahi?

Born in Feitroun, Lebanon, May 1st 1950, where he spent his childhood years, George Kordahi was educated at the Notre Dame de Louayzeh College. He studied Political Science and Law in Lebanon.

GK began his career in written media, as well as television, working both for Lebanese Television and Lisan Elhal newspaper. In 1979, GK joined Radio Monte Carlo in Paris, and remained there until 1992. During his time with this very popular station, probably the most popular of its era, GK reached the position of Editor in Chief.

In 1992 GK moved on to head Sharq Radio Station in Paris and remained there for over two years when he was recruited to take over the ailing MBC FM in London in 1994. During his six year stint as head of the station, GK managed to turn the station around into a multimillion dollar highly profitable organization.

In 2000 GK moved to Middle East Broadcasting Corporation to become the first, and only, Arab presenter of the world famous program “WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE”. With GK as anchor, the program achieved the highest ratings in the history of Arab Television, and remained at the top of the ratings throughout its first run of three years.