About Me - My Biography

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 <a href="http://www.children.org.il/index_eng.asp">National Council for the Child</a> and the <a href="http://www.cjaed.org.il/">Center for Economic Development</a> among Jewish and Arab Women. She has also represented Israel at the annual International <a href="http://www.womens-forum.com/">Women's Forum</a> in Deauville, France to address global concerns over health care, education and demography and has been a judge at the <a href="http://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/jury/galia-albin">Cartier Women's Initiative Awards</a>. 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’.