Board
Shari Arison
Owner, Arison Group
Businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison has worked for many years across business and philanthropy, driven by a vision of Doing Good.
Through Arison Investments, Shari founded Miya - a global company dedicated to water efficiency - with a vision to ensure the abundance of fresh water worldwide (the company was sold in 2019). In parallel, she led and advanced additional values across businesses she controlled: Financial Freedom at Bank Hapoalim, Sustainability at Shikun & Binui, and Vitality at Salt of the Earth (the companies were sold in 2018–2019).
Shari has always led businesses that create value for people, society, the environment, and the economy. For many years she worked toward systemic change, and in recent years decided to sell her companies - transitioning from a model of ownership to a model of influence without a controlling stake.
Today, her business activities are managed through SAFO, a family office and values-based investment platform working with carefully selected international funds and managers.
“Now I can continue creating impact through investments made from a place of harmony, creativity, and joy - focusing on initiatives that bring added value to the planet and to humanity.”
Shari ArisonOver many years, Shari Arison developed The Doing Good Model (DGM) - a practical, everyday tool for integrating values into the core of businesses, nonprofits, communities, and individuals. The Model's 13 universal values serve as a moral compass for every activity and project. The Model is studied at George Mason University in the United States, and the Mahuti organization - part of Essence of Life within the Arison Group — runs workshops based on it for organizations that invest in human capital and believe that doing good is good for business.
Shari established The Ted Arison Family Foundation for her father in the United States in the 1980s and in Israel in the 1990s - a private family foundation supporting a wide range of causes. Through the Foundation, she launched initiatives, some of which grew into independent organizations - including Matan, which she led for years to build a culture of corporate giving in Israel. She also founded Essence of Life - dedicated to raising awareness and providing tools for inner peace - encompassing an online radio station, website, and the Mahuti visitor center. Shari also founded Goodnet - an English-language platform that inspires doing good and connects people and organizations doing good around the world.
The Foundation is also home to Ruach Tova, Israel's leading volunteering organization, connecting volunteers with organizations throughout Israel. Through Ruach Tova, Shari founded Good Deeds Day - a peak day for doing good all year round, active in over 115 countries and involving millions of people worldwide. Today, her son Jason Arison serves as Chairman of the Foundation.
Forbes has ranked Shari among the world's most influential women and as one of the world's greenest billionaires, recognizing her environmental contributions in Israel and worldwide - reflected in her business activities.
Shari was named Honorary Fellow of the Decade by Reichman University (formerly the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya), where she served on the Board of Directors, and received the America–Israel League Partners for Democracy Award for her contribution to advancing economic relations between Israel and the United States.
She was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by George Mason University, in appreciation for the application of fundamental human values to global business and organizations, and an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy by Reichman University.
In June 2026, Shari Arison received the Presidential Award for Volunteering for "her groundbreaking vision in advancing a culture of giving, mutual responsibility, and volunteering in Israel and the world." The award citation read: "Good Deeds Day, which she initiated 20 years ago, has touched the heart of Israeli society in all its diversity and grown into a broad international social movement, inspiring millions of people around the world".
Shari has published 8 books, all bestsellers in Israel and worldwide, translated into multiple languages. Writing straight from the heart, she shares her personal journey toward deeper awareness and positive change - across a range of topics including spirituality, business, giving, art, and children's books.
She is active on social media, reaching more than 2 million followers worldwide with messages of unity and inspiration.
Shari Arison
Owner, Arison Group
Businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison has worked for many years across business and philanthropy, driven by a vision of Doing Good.
Through Arison Investments, Shari founded Miya - a global company dedicated to water efficiency - with a vision to ensure the abundance of fresh water worldwide (the company was sold in 2019). In parallel, she led and advanced additional values across businesses she controlled: Financial Freedom at Bank Hapoalim, Sustainability at Shikun & Binui, and Vitality at Salt of the Earth (the companies were sold in 2018–2019).
Shari has always led businesses that create value for people, society, the environment, and the economy. For many years she worked toward systemic change, and in recent years decided to sell her companies - transitioning from a model of ownership to a model of influence without a controlling stake.
Today, her business activities are managed through SAFO, a family office and values-based investment platform working with carefully selected international funds and managers.
“Now I can continue creating impact through investments made from a place of harmony, creativity, and joy - focusing on initiatives that bring added value to the planet and to humanity.”
Shari ArisonOver many years, Shari Arison developed The Doing Good Model (DGM) - a practical, everyday tool for integrating values into the core of businesses, nonprofits, communities, and individuals. The Model's 13 universal values serve as a moral compass for every activity and project. The Model is studied at George Mason University in the United States, and the Mahuti organization - part of Essence of Life within the Arison Group — runs workshops based on it for organizations that invest in human capital and believe that doing good is good for business.
Shari established The Ted Arison Family Foundation for her father in the United States in the 1980s and in Israel in the 1990s - a private family foundation supporting a wide range of causes. Through the Foundation, she launched initiatives, some of which grew into independent organizations - including Matan, which she led for years to build a culture of corporate giving in Israel. She also founded Essence of Life - dedicated to raising awareness and providing tools for inner peace - encompassing an online radio station, website, and the Mahuti visitor center. Shari also founded Goodnet - an English-language platform that inspires doing good and connects people and organizations doing good around the world.
The Foundation is also home to Ruach Tova, Israel's leading volunteering organization, connecting volunteers with organizations throughout Israel. Through Ruach Tova, Shari founded Good Deeds Day - a peak day for doing good all year round, active in over 115 countries and involving millions of people worldwide. Today, her son Jason Arison serves as Chairman of the Foundation.
Forbes has ranked Shari among the world's most influential women and as one of the world's greenest billionaires, recognizing her environmental contributions in Israel and worldwide - reflected in her business activities.
Shari was named Honorary Fellow of the Decade by Reichman University (formerly the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya), where she served on the Board of Directors, and received the America–Israel League Partners for Democracy Award for her contribution to advancing economic relations between Israel and the United States.
She was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by George Mason University, in appreciation for the application of fundamental human values to global business and organizations, and an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy by Reichman University.
In June 2026, Shari Arison received the Presidential Award for Volunteering for "her groundbreaking vision in advancing a culture of giving, mutual responsibility, and volunteering in Israel and the world." The award citation read: "Good Deeds Day, which she initiated 20 years ago, has touched the heart of Israeli society in all its diversity and grown into a broad international social movement, inspiring millions of people around the world".
Shari has published 8 books, all bestsellers in Israel and worldwide, translated into multiple languages. Writing straight from the heart, she shares her personal journey toward deeper awareness and positive change - across a range of topics including spirituality, business, giving, art, and children's books.
She is active on social media, reaching more than 2 million followers worldwide with messages of unity and inspiration.
Jason Arison
Chairman of the Board, The Ted Arison Family Foundation Board Member, Arison Investments
Jason Arison, third generation of the Arison family's legacy of giving, has been Chairman of the Foundation since 2009. He is a Board Member of Arison Investments, a Board Member of Matan - Investing in the Community, a Board Member of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, and Founder of Artport, advancing artists at the intersection of art and society.
Previous roles: CEO of the Foundation (2007-2009), and various roles within the Foundation from 2002. Under his leadership, the Foundation fulfills its vision of leading positive change in Israel and the world - investing annually in organizations and projects across a wide range of fields.
Rankings and recognition: Ranked among Forbes Israel's Top Ten Influencers in the World of Art (2012); awarded the prestigious King Solomon Award for the Foundation's role in rescuing the America-Israel Cultural Foundation (AICF) (2010).
Jason Arison
Chairman of the Board, The Ted Arison Family Foundation Board Member, Arison Investments
Jason Arison, third generation of the Arison family's legacy of giving, has been Chairman of the Foundation since 2009. He is a Board Member of Arison Investments, a Board Member of Matan - Investing in the Community, a Board Member of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, and Founder of Artport, advancing artists at the intersection of art and society.
Previous roles: CEO of the Foundation (2007-2009), and various roles within the Foundation from 2002. Under his leadership, the Foundation fulfills its vision of leading positive change in Israel and the world - investing annually in organizations and projects across a wide range of fields.
Rankings and recognition: Ranked among Forbes Israel's Top Ten Influencers in the World of Art (2012); awarded the prestigious King Solomon Award for the Foundation's role in rescuing the America-Israel Cultural Foundation (AICF) (2010).
David Arison
Businessman, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Owner of gr8day Board Member, Arison Investments; Board Member, The Ted Arison Family Foundation
David Arison is a Board Member of Arison Investments, the Arison Group's business arm, and of The Ted Arison Family Foundation, the Group's philanthropic arm. Until January 2024, David was Chairman of the Doing Good Model within the Arison Group, and led international relations at Arison Investments and the Foundation. Previously, he was CEO of the Doing Good Model and VP of Global Business Relations at Miya, a global water efficiency company formerly owned by Arison Investments.
As a member of the executive leadership team across the Arison Group's business and philanthropic activities, David's role focuses on representing the Arison family's shared legacy and values, rooted in the vision of Doing Good.
Education: B.A. in Business Administration from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, where he currently serves on the Board of Directors
Ventures: Senior Board Member of Innovation Africa, which brings Israeli innovation in solar energy to ensure electricity and clean water in rural communities across Africa. Co-founder of The Impact, an organization that helps philanthropic families make investments that create meaningful social change.
Recognition: In 2023, David received an honorary doctorate from Reichman University in recognition of his contribution to Israeli society and his work advancing the vision of Doing Good and positive change in Israel.
David Arison
Businessman, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Owner of gr8day Board Member, Arison Investments; Board Member, The Ted Arison Family Foundation
David Arison is a Board Member of Arison Investments, the Arison Group's business arm, and of The Ted Arison Family Foundation, the Group's philanthropic arm. Until January 2024, David was Chairman of the Doing Good Model within the Arison Group, and led international relations at Arison Investments and the Foundation. Previously, he was CEO of the Doing Good Model and VP of Global Business Relations at Miya, a global water efficiency company formerly owned by Arison Investments.
As a member of the executive leadership team across the Arison Group's business and philanthropic activities, David's role focuses on representing the Arison family's shared legacy and values, rooted in the vision of Doing Good.
Education: B.A. in Business Administration from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, where he currently serves on the Board of Directors
Ventures: Senior Board Member of Innovation Africa, which brings Israeli innovation in solar energy to ensure electricity and clean water in rural communities across Africa. Co-founder of The Impact, an organization that helps philanthropic families make investments that create meaningful social change.
Recognition: In 2023, David received an honorary doctorate from Reichman University in recognition of his contribution to Israeli society and his work advancing the vision of Doing Good and positive change in Israel.
Cassie Arison
Publisher, Producer and Philanthropist Board member of the Ted Arison Family Foundation
Cassie Arison is a founder of As Promised Magazine, and is an active investor and entrepreneur in various businesses, a founding donor of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, board member of The Jewish Museum and Jerusalem Foundation Inc. She is the Chair of the Cassie Arison Foundation.
Through her global philanthropic efforts, Cassie focuses on humanitarian and democratic causes, historical preservation, conservationism, and regenerative farming.
Cassie Arison
Publisher, Producer and Philanthropist Board member of the Ted Arison Family Foundation
Cassie Arison is a founder of As Promised Magazine, and is an active investor and entrepreneur in various businesses, a founding donor of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, board member of The Jewish Museum and Jerusalem Foundation Inc. She is the Chair of the Cassie Arison Foundation.
Through her global philanthropic efforts, Cassie focuses on humanitarian and democratic causes, historical preservation, conservationism, and regenerative farming.
Daniel Arison
Singer, songwriter, actor, philanthropist, and business executive. Board Member, Arison Investments; Board Member, The Ted Arison Family Foundation
Daniel Arison is a singer, songwriter, actor, philanthropist, and business executive. He sits on two central boardson two central boards within the Arison Group - a global business and philanthropic group working to realize the vision of Doing Good through values-based investments and social initiatives.
Daniel supports social initiatives in Israel and worldwide, and was named to Forbes Israel's 30 Under 30 Top Influencers list in 2018. He also held the role of Chairman of the Young Friends Association of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation.
Daniel Arison
Singer, songwriter, actor, philanthropist, and business executive. Board Member, Arison Investments; Board Member, The Ted Arison Family Foundation
Daniel Arison is a singer, songwriter, actor, philanthropist, and business executive. He sits on two central boardson two central boards within the Arison Group - a global business and philanthropic group working to realize the vision of Doing Good through values-based investments and social initiatives.
Daniel supports social initiatives in Israel and worldwide, and was named to Forbes Israel's 30 Under 30 Top Influencers list in 2018. He also held the role of Chairman of the Young Friends Association of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation.