Eyal Ofer Israeli businessman Country: Israel

1. Biography of Eyal Ofer
2. Inherited Wealth and Business Ventures
3. Real Estate and Art Collections

Biography of Eyal Ofer

Eyal Ofer is an Israeli businessman and philanthropist, with a net worth estimated at $6 billion by Forbes magazine. Born in Israel, he is currently 62 years old and is married with four children. Ofer resides in Monte Carlo, Monaco and is considered the second richest person in Israel.

Inherited Wealth and Business Ventures

Eyal Ofer, along with his younger brother Idan Ofer, inherited their fortune from their father, Sammy Ofer, a shipping magnate and once the richest person in Israel. After Sammy Ofer's passing in June 2011, Eyal took over as the chairman of Zodiac Maritime Agencies, a private corporation based in London. The company boasts a diverse fleet of over 150 vessels.

In addition to his shipping ventures, Eyal Ofer also controls shares in the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Mizrahi Tefahot Bank. He is the owner of Global Holdings, a company that holds an impressive real estate portfolio. This portfolio includes notable properties such as the Altria Building and the luxurious condominium 15 Central Park West in New York City.

Real Estate and Art Collections

Under Global Holdings, Ofer is currently involved in the redevelopment of the historic St. Vincent's Hospital building in Greenwich Village, 18 Gramercy Park in collaboration with architect Robert A. M. Stern, and 50 United Nations Plaza with renowned architect Norman Foster.

Furthermore, Eyal Ofer owns a controlling stake in Miller Global, a company that owns JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa, boasting 1002 rooms, as well as the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando.

Apart from his business ventures, Ofer, together with his brother, also inherited their father's extensive art collection, which is considered one of the most remarkable private art collections in the world.