Sylvan Adams

Early Life

Sylvan Adams was born in Quebec City, Canada, on November 1, 1958. He is the son of Marcel Adams, a Holocaust survivor who founded Iberville Developments, a significant Canadian real estate company. Adams grew up in a Zionist home and developed a strong connection to Israel from a young age.

Rise to Success

Adams served as the president and CEO of Iberville Developments for 25 years. In 1997, he became the sole holder of Iberville Developments. He later sold a large number of real estate assets. Adams immigrated to Israel in 2015, settling in Tel Aviv.

Key Business Strategies

Adams's business acumen was honed through his leadership at Iberville Developments, which owned and managed a substantial portfolio of properties. He has since focused on philanthropy and promoting Israel.

Philanthropy

Sylvan Adams is a prominent philanthropist, focusing on educational, medical, and cultural projects. He established the Margaret and Sylvan Adams Family Foundation, supporting initiatives in Israel and Canada. He is a Giving Pledge signatory. Adams has donated millions to various causes, including the establishment of the Sylvan Adams Cycling Network and the construction of a new emergency medicine wing at Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He donated $100 million to Ben Gurion University to help rebuild the Southern Cities of Israel after the Oct 7th Hamas-led attack. In 2025, he donated $100 million to Soroka Medical Center to rebuild the hospital damaged by Iranian missiles.