Galia Albin, CEO of Almedia Holdings Ltd. (Israel) is a successful and astute businesswoman, best-selling author, philanthropist, peace activist and campaigner for women's and children's rights.

In this In Her Shoes interview, Galia shares:

• the story of her husband's passing and her subsequent inheritance of seven companies
  • the glass ceiling that existed at this time
• her business success stories
• the impact of the army on life in Israel
• the concept of quotas on boards
• how she has used her celebrity status to promote women's rights in Israel

Enjoy this interview with Galia Albin!

About Galia Albin

CEO, Almedia Holdings Ltd. (Israel)

After inheriting a fortune and seven public companies when her husband Micky died over 20 years ago, Galia Albin decided to go into the business herself. The mother of four proved to be an astute businesswoman, philanthropist, peace activist and campaigner for women's and children's rights. Since 1985, she has been the owner and Chairwoman of Almedia Holdings, which invests in finance, real estate and technology. She serves on the board of at least 10 large companies, including Marks & Spencer Israel, United Steel Mills and Koor Industries Group.

Albin has recently served as director of the Israel Women's Network, as well as chairing the Business Forum Women's Advisory, the National Council for the Child and the Center for Economic Development among Jewish and Arab Women. She has also represented Israel at the annual International Women's Forum in Deauville, France to address global concerns over health care, education and demography and has been a judge at the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards.

Born in Haifa, Israel, Albin has a BA and MA in Psychology and Law from Tel Aviv University. She has also studied Advanced Management at Harvard University. She recently hosted a morning TV show called The Club (in Israel) and is often referred to as Israel’s ‘Oprah’.

Connect with Galia

Email: galia.albin@gmail.com
Website: www.galiaalbin.com
Twitter: @galia__albin

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