Press-shy Israeli and his family own a vast global shipping empire, plus interests in banking and real estate. Announced formal retirement last September and returned to Israel, becoming permanent resident. Two sons active in dad's vast empire: Son Eyal, who runs real estate business and is a director of cruise line Royal Caribbean, splits his time between Monaco, New York and London; son Idan, based in Israel, is chairman of Israel Corp., which holds strategic stakes in chemicals, energy, technology and shipping (through Zim Shipping). Owns extensive collection of impressionist, post-impressionist and modern paintings. Awarded an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth for his services to U.K. maritime heritage.
