Peter Palandjian

Pro tennis player turned businessman, Peter Palandjian. He is a successful businessman who previously played professional tennis. Belonging to a business-oriented family, Peter took over his father's business as a CEO. He recently came under the spotlight after marrying famous actress, Eliza Dushku.

Peter isn't just talented in sports; he's also sharp academically. He went on to study at one of the top universities in the world, Harvard University. Did you know Peter also produced a film? Explore more about Peter Palandjian, the tennis player turned family business leader, and his relationship with Eliza Dushku.

Early Life of Peter Palandjian

Peter was born into a wealthy family. He was born on February 12, 1964, in Boston, Massachusetts. His family came of Armenian descent. His father, Petros Palandjian, was a successful businessman and founded Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation in 1959.

Peter fell in love with the sport of tennis. He started playing tennis at a young age and advanced to play professionally. Peter played tennis for his university and also captained his team twice. In the Palandjian family, Peter isn't the only child; he has a brother named Paul Palandjian. He was raised alongside his brother.

Palandjian is a Scholar

Peter finished high school at Phillips Academy Andover in Massachusetts. He also played tennis for the school team while he was there. Following his high school graduation, Peter went on to study Literature at the top university, Harvard University.

Peter graduated with a bachelor's Arts degree in Literature. Later, he shifted into the business and joined the Harvard Business School. After completing his undergraduate education, Palandjian enrolled at Harvard Business School to pursue his MBA

While studying at Harvard, Peter played varsity tennis, taking on the role of team captain and participating in the NCAA championships.

Peter Palandjian's Past Relationships

Palandjian was married twice and had past relationships. He was first married to Minou Marie-Louise Palandjian, with whom he shared four children. Currently, Peter is married to a renowned actress, Eliza Dushku. 

Peter married Minou in 1990, and they had a private wedding ceremony. He has four children with her: his three daughters, Manon Palandjian, Margot Palandjian, and Madelon Palandjian; his son, Petros Palandjian. The couple parted ways soon.

After parting ways with his first spouse, the precise date of the divorce being unclear, Peter discovered new love with actress Eliza Dushku. Their romantic journey began in 2017, following an engagement in June of the same year. On August 18, 2018, the couple exchanged vows in a charming outdoor ceremony at the Boston Public Library. Peter welcomed two sons with Eliza.

Journey From Tennis to CEO

Peter started playing tennis when he was young. He played for his high school team at Phillips Academy and continued his tennis journey at Harvard University, where he not only played but also captained the tennis team. At the university, Peter took part in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship in tennis.

Peter turned pro at the age of 23 in 1987. He played in various tournaments, including the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. He was ranged no. 280 in the world before he retired two years later in 1989. Following his retirement, Peter focused on business and went on to serve as the CEO of Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation.

Peter earned his MBA from Harvard Business School, one of the top Business schools in the US. Following his graduation, Peter worked his way up to becoming the CEO of the company his father founded. He has been serving as the CEO since 1993.

Is Peter also a Film Producer?

Yes, Peter Palandjian, apart from being a successful businessman and professional tennis player, is a film producer as well. Peter Palandjian is known for his work as a producer, particularly for the movie "Mapplethorpe" (2018).

Peter procured the movie the same year he got married to actress, Eliza Dushku. The movie depicts the life of Robert Mapplethorpe, a photographer known for transforming taboo subjects. "Mapplethorpe" received mixed reviews, with some critics praising it for embracing the movie's flaws. 

How Much is Peter Worth?

Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation is worth over an astonishing $20 billion. Being the CEO of a 20 billion dollar company, Peter boasts a net worth of well over $8 billion as of 2024.

The reason for this astonishing amount is Peter being the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar company as well as his tennis career. Peter lives a luxurious life with his current actress wife, Eliza, and his children.

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