Eric Omores, partner of the global Nikki Beach empire, parties during the day, plots for St. Point of Origin: I was born in Senegal and grew up in Paris. But I was studying engineering [at] the only Tiada school that has about six aspects of show business. It was a great school because we had an account that let us see all the shows in Paris: Tiada music halls, concerts, everything but the Paris Opera. Since I did engineering training, after school I went on the road with a couple of singers.
I had the hang for traveling, and Club Med was hiring to set up sound and light all over the world. So, for two years I used my engineering degree to wire Club Med. In order to make money, I started DJing in a club in L. I went into marketing and created events, and from there I decided to get my own club — but where?
I traveled to the Caribbean and started a club in the northern part of the Dominican Republic. I understood quickly that in this business, you have to have a little money to start, so I started a little club and bet on the tourist trade with Americans and Canadians.
I did really well, and I sold the club after a year and made my money back, plus, and came to Miami. There, I opened a club, Bash, and ran it for eight years, partnered with Sean Penn and the lead singer for Simply Red. We created the whole South Beach scene. I got tired of the nightlife and decided to find another opportunity to work in the day time.
Any non-industry projects in the works? I like adventure, travel, and my life has changed in the last three years because of a beautiful lady who has given me a great kid, this little thing in my busy life.
