Ivor Ichikowitz

African industrialist and philanthropist

Born in Johannesburg South Africa

Over the last 20 years Ivor has built successful businesses across oil and gas, defence and aerospace manufacturing, property, retail, tourism, mining, agriculture and sustainable development across Africa.
Ivor is the Executive Chairman of the Paramount Group, which he founded in 1994. Under his leadership the business has grown into Africa’s largest privately owned defence and aerospace business.
As Executive Chairman of private equity group TransAfrica Capital (Pty) Limited, he directs investments in scientific research and development projects, producing innovative solutions for industry and commerce.
He founded the Ichikowitz Family Foundation which supports educational and developmental programmes that empower Africa's young people to seize the new century's opportunities.

Web presence

Business Address

1 Sandton Dr, Sandton, South Africa, 2196

Professional details

Current Position(s)

Founder and Group Executive Chairman | Paramount Group
Johannesburg , South Africa | 1994 - present

Manufacturing and Industrial

Overall responsibility for strategy, sales, global expansion and government relations

Achievements

Awards

Prix de la Fondation | 2012

Presented by the Geneva-based international organisation, Crans Montana Forum for outstanding contribution to social and humanitarian work undertaken by Ivor's charitable foundation, The Ichikowitz Family Foundation

media exposure

Financial Times | 2012

Paramount Group takes off

Activities

community

Ichikowitz Family Foundation

Founder , 2010 - present

With its roots in Africa, Ichikowitz Family Foundation's ambition extends beyond a single place: Foundation focuses on developing Africa's young generation through education programmes, promotion of human rights, a better understanding of Africa's modern history and the conservation of the continent's unique biodiversity.

Ichikowitz Family Foundation's philanthropic work is based on intelligent giving, capacity building and ultimately, helping people and places to help themselves.