Shari Arison's Family Office (SAFO)

We manage a diversified portfolio through leading international funds and global investment managers,
with a commitment to creating long-term value and to having a positive, responsible,
and meaningful impact on people, communities, and the environment.
The family office provides services and advice to Shari Arison’s family.
Shari Arison – Official Website

The Shari Arison family’s philanthropic activities are carried out through the Ted Arison Family Foundation,
continuing a legacy of giving and improving the quality of life of individuals and communities.
Ted Arison Family Foundation – Official Website

Shari Arison

About

For over three decades, we have been guided by the vision: "Doing Good is Good Business."

SAFO is a values-based family office and investment platform that operates through carefully selected international leading funds and investment managers.

We seek to generate meaningful long-term returns while integrating responsible investments that are mindful of their social and environmental impact. Our investment approach combines financial performance with a commitment to the values of responsibility, sustainability, and a positive contribution to the world.

Inspired by Shari Arison’s Doing Good Vision, we work in collaboration with strategic partners who share our worldview and integrate ESG and impact principles throughout every stage of the investment process – from the selection of managers and funds to portfolio construction.

Strategy

SAFO builds a diversified, responsible investment portfolio designed to deliver long-term growth while creating social and environmental value on a global scale.

Our investment strategy is based on combining financial performance with an in-depth assessment of the social, environmental, and ethical impact of each investment. We believe responsible investments are a meaningful driver of sustainable growth and long-term value creation.

Our decision-making process includes a thorough review of investment managers, international funds, and investment channels, while considering ESG metrics, impact strategies, and the ability to generate a positive contribution to the world.
We work to build long-term partnerships with leading international investment managers and funds that share our commitment to the values of responsibility, innovation, and positive impact.

The vision that guides us – “Doing Good is Good Business” – is implemented across all aspects of our activity and serves as the foundation for SAFO’s organizational culture and investment strategy.

Milestones

2024

SAFO continues to invest in portfolio diversification. The sale of all shares in Bank Hapoalim was completed.

SAFO begins to implement and diversify its portfolio of investments, aiming to focus on international themes that create added value for the world.

The international water company, Miya, specializing in efficient urban water systems, is sold to the global private equity fund Bridgepoint

Salt of the Earth is sold to Fortissimo Capital, and LR Electronics is sold

After more than 20 years, Arison Holdings sells some of its Bank Hapoalim shares and ceases to have a controlling interest in the bank

Arison Investments sells Shikun & Binui to the Saidoff Group, after 22 years of holding the company’s controlling interest

Shari Arison establishes The Doing Good Model company, to integrating values into the heart of businesses and organizations, and David Arison is appointed CEO of this organization

Shari Arison Family Office (SAFO) diversifies its investments into a range of impact investments

Selling of Bio Medical Instruments

Shari Arison’s vision and her approach to business and philanthropy since 1997 comes to fruition with the launch of The Doing Good Model

Arison Investment launches Miya, an international water company Shari Arison founded to secure the abundance of fresh water in the world

Arison Investments acquires the controlling stake at Israel Salt Industries, transforming it into a private company and renaming it Salt of the Earth

Arison Investments becomes the controlling shareholder of Bank Hapoalim

Arison Investments buys out partners and becomes the controlling shareholder of Shikun & Binui, by acquiring the shares from 441 employees

Efrat Peled is appointed CEO of Arison Investments, and in 2009 she is appointed Chairman of Arison Investments

Selling of Eurocom Communication and Eurocom Mobile

Shari Arison launches the Shari Arison Family Office (SAFO) in Miami, and Efrat Peled is appointed its CEO

Ted Arison passes away, and Shari Arison takes the lead

Acquisition of Bio Medical Instruments, and selling of Orband, Nirlat, Oryam, and Mirabilis

The controlling interest of Bank Hapoalim is sold to the Arison-Dankner Group and other partners

Acquisition of Eurocom Communications and Mirabilis

Acquisition of infrastructure and real estate conglomerate Shikun & Binui, and selling of Orlev

Acquisition of Bank Hapoalim shares and Eurocom Mobile

Acquisition of LR Electronics and Oryam Construction

Acquisition of Nirlat

Acquisition of Orlev and Orband

Businessman and philanthropist Ted Arison, founder of Carnival Cruise Lines, launched Arison Investments

The Management Team

SAFO’s professional team brings experience and expertise in global investments, fund management, impact strategy, and responsible investments.

Our work is guided by the vision: “Doing Good is Good Business” – an approach that combines financial value creation with a positive impact on people, communities, and companies around the world.