Early Life
Danna Azrieli Hakim was born in Montreal, Canada, on June 3, 1967. She is the youngest daughter of Stephanie Lefcort Azrieli and David Azrieli, a prominent real estate developer. She attended Herzliah High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from Swarthmore College (1990) and a Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School (1993). She immigrated to Israel in 2000.
Rise to Success
Danna Azrieli joined the Azrieli Group in 2002 after immigrating to Israel. Before becoming Chairwoman, she worked in the family's real estate business arm in the United States, Canpro Investment Ltd. She served as deputy Chairwoman of the Azrieli Group from 2010 and was appointed Chairwoman in 2014 following her father's death. During her tenure, the company increased its market capitalization significantly.
Key Business Strategies
As Chairwoman of the Azrieli Group, Danna Azrieli has focused on developing and managing shopping malls and office buildings in Israel and the U.S.. She has also expanded the company's interests into senior housing and data centers. In 2016, she launched an Omnichannel e-commerce website, azrieli.com. Azrieli has overseen the construction of prominent projects, including the Azrieli Sarona Tower. In 2019, the company entered the data center field, acquiring a 24% stake in Compass Holdco.
Philanthropy
Danna Azrieli is actively involved in philanthropy as the Chairwoman of the Azrieli Foundation (Israel) and a member of the Azrieli Foundation (Canada). The Azrieli Foundation supports education, research, and healthcare programs. In 2004, she founded the Azrieli Empowerment Program, which supports at-risk middle school students across Israel. The Foundation has committed significant funds to various initiatives, including the establishment of the Azrieli Advanced Nursing Center at the University of Haifa.
