As President and Chief Executive Officer of iBuy Group LLC, Albert (Avi) Houllou has led the company’s remarkable growth since its founding in 1999 in a small New York storefront. His vision and business acumen have transformed iBuy into a multi-billion-dollar global distribution network, always with an eye toward the future.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Albert showed an early passion for business and numbers. Over more than 25 years, he has guided iBuy’s evolution from a basic mail-order shop into a leader in consumer electronics retail and wholesale distribution. Beyond electronics, Albert has expanded into many industries including medical, home goods, beauty, toys, pets, footwear, apparel, collectibles and many others, leveraging his expertise in marketing, sales, distribution, and technology—including AI and automation—to bring products to market and drive sustainable growth.
Through long-standing relationships with major manufacturers such as Apple, Beats, Dell, Microsoft, Sony, LG, Panasonic, and many others, Albert has positioned iBuy as a trusted distributor in international markets. Today, iBuy serves as the official distributor for many leading consumer electronics brands, with operations spanning North America, South America, Asia, Europe, and Australia.
Albert’s philosophy—that strong foundations and lasting relationships are the key to enduring success—has built a loyal team, many of whom have been with him for over 25 years.
Outside of iBuy, Albert is active in multiple industries. He has built a significant presence in private aviation through aircraft ownership and charter services, invested early in construction equipment-sharing platforms that make heavy machinery more accessible, and expanded into real estate with a portfolio of hundreds of properties across New York and New Jersey. His real estate division, established only four years ago, already includes commercial, industrial, and both single- and multi-family residential properties, with continued growth planned.
Albert is equally devoted to his family—his wife, ten children, and grandchildren—and to his community. His experiences growing up instilled in him a deep sense of responsibility to give back, a principle that guides his lifelong dedication to philanthropy.
He has donated tens of millions of dollars to charitable organizations and institutions, including Yeshivah of Flatbush Houllou Elementary School, Magen David Yeshiva, Ateret Torah, Sephardic Community Center, DSN, Hatzalah, United Hatzalah, Bonei Olam, the Special Children’s Center, SBH, SAFE, and many others. He also founded Naomi’s Legacy and helped establish the Tanzters Sephardic Division, further expanding his impact. In addition to financial contributions, Albert frequently hosts events at his home to raise awareness and support for causes that serve those in need.
Through his private foundation and direct involvement in community initiatives, Albert continues to provide meaningful resources for underserved children and families. He believes true business success must be measured not only in financial growth but also in community impact and giving back. As iBuy’s global presence expands, so too does Albert’s philanthropy—reaching beyond the U.S. to support relief efforts worldwide.