Early Life
Anita Goldberg, born in 1951 or 1952, is the daughter of Holocaust survivors, Rose and Carl Goldberg. Her parents' experiences during World War II significantly shaped her values and philanthropic focus. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Education in 1972 and earned a Master of Education from the University of North Florida.
Rise to Success
In 1978, Anita moved to Charleston, South Carolina, with her husband, Jerry Zucker. Together, they launched InterTech Group in 1982. Jerry Zucker, a prolific inventor, led the company for many years. Following Jerry's death in 2008, Anita Zucker became the Chairperson and CEO of the InterTech Group.
Key Business Strategies
Under Anita Zucker's leadership, InterTech Group expanded into a diversified holding company with operations in chemicals, manufacturing, aerospace engineering, and commercial real estate. The company's estimated annual revenues are approximately $3 billion. InterTech Group focuses on technology-driven manufacturing companies.
Philanthropy
Anita Zucker is a dedicated philanthropist, donating over $75 million to various causes between 2013 and 2018, with a particular focus on education and health. She has served on numerous boards and actively supports education and Jewish foundations. In 2014, she donated $4 million to The Citadel for educational programs, and the school's School of Education was named after the Zucker family.
