Early Life
Danna Azrieli Hakim was born in Montreal, Canada, on June 3, 1967. She is the youngest daughter of Stephanie Lefcort Azrieli and the late David Azrieli. Her father was a Canadian real estate developer who founded the Azrieli Group.
Rise to Success
Danna Azrieli immigrated to Israel in 2000. She joined the Azrieli Group in 2002 and was appointed chairwoman in 2014 following her father's death. During her tenure, she has been instrumental in growing the company's market capitalization and diversifying its real estate interests. She has overseen the construction of the Azrieli Sarona Tower and other significant projects. Furthermore, she spearheaded the launch of the Azrieli Group's e-commerce website, Azrieli.com, and entered the data center field through acquisitions.
Key Business Strategies
Azrieli has focused on expanding the Azrieli Group's core business and developing new ventures. Key strategies include:
- Increasing market capitalization.
- Overseeing significant real estate projects.
- Launching an omnichannel e-commerce website.
- Entering the data center field through strategic acquisitions.
- Diversifying into new sectors such as hotels and rental housing.
Philanthropy
Danna Azrieli is actively involved in the Azrieli Foundation, which supports education, scientific research, and social causes in Israel. The Foundation has contributed to various initiatives, including the Azrieli Empowerment Program, the David Azrieli School of Architecture, and the Weizmann Institute of Science.