Early Life
Maja Oeri was born in Basel, Switzerland, in 1955. Her early life was shaped by her family's deep roots in the Basel community and their involvement in the pharmaceutical industry. Her grandmother, Maja Sacher, played a significant role in her upbringing, influencing her interest in the arts and culture.
Rise to Success
Oeri's career has been characterized by her dedication to philanthropy and her involvement in the art world. She inherited a significant stake in Roche, a major source of her wealth. She has served as a trustee of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and has been involved in numerous international art initiatives.
Key Business Strategies
Oeri made a strategic decision to pull her shares from the family's voting pool in 2011. This decision gave her more control over her individual holdings. Oeri's wealth management approach prioritizes long-term investments and a focus on philanthropic endeavors, particularly in the arts. She is known for her financial backing of the Schaulager, a world-renowned art storage and exhibition space in Basel.
Philanthropy
Maja Oeri is a passionate patron of the arts, supporting various initiatives. She founded the Laurenz Foundation in 1999 to support the fine arts. The Laurenz Foundation built and funds the Schaulager. Oeri also supports two professorships in the Department of Art History at the University of Basel.