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Ivor Ichikowitz (born September 1966) is a South African businessman, founder and former executive chairman of Paramount Group.^[1][2][3][4] He is also an executive chairman of TransAfrica Capital^[5] and the Ichikowitz Family Foundation.^[6]

Early life and education

Ichikowitz was born in the mining town of Springs, South Africa, where he experienced first-hand the country's transition.^[7] His father, Louis, imported Suzuki motorcycles, setting the foundation on which Ichikowitz would later build his own company.^[7][8]

Ichikowitz studied drama at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.^[9] During his time at university he became involved with protest theatre, before travelling throughout Africa and studying African literature.^[9]

Career

During the past twenty years, Ichikowitz has developed a number of businesses includin