Haim Sakal is the Founder and Owner of ‘Sakal Holdings’, a privately owned company that has the sole rights of importing, distributing and marketing leading international brands as well as banking initiatives. Over the years, Haim has collected vast experience managing international brands such as Ralph Lauren, Perry Ellis, Quiksilver, Tommy Hilfiger, Top Shop, Abercrombie & Fitch, Mattel Toys, Nautica, Timberland and more. In addition, Haim was integral in building and managing the Israeli Duty Free. Haim also has a plethora of experience in investment banking and the stock market.

In 1997, together with a group of second generation business leaders in Israel, Sakal led the way in establishing ‘Lev Ohev’ a foundation that helps children and youth at risk through empowering challenged neighbourhoods around Israel in partnership with Israeli companies and local municipalities. The foundation has carried out tens of thousands of social activities to help children all around the country.

Haim, who is the Chairman of Lev Ohev, emphasizes the responsibility of the next generation of the business community, to take leadership and to initiate activities with grace, to strengthen the hands of children and families in need throughout Israel.