Eyal Ofer is an Israeli billionaire, philanthropist, and art collector, the Chairman of Ofer Global, Zodiac Group (shipping), and Global Holdings (real estate). Born in Haifa, Israel, in 1950, his father, Sammy Ofer (d. 2011), was a Romanian-born Israeli shipping magnate and once Israel's richest man. Eyal is the brother of fellow billionaire Idan Ofer, from whom he operates his businesses independently.

Ofer's background is deeply maritime: he spent summers working on his family's ships, loading cargo and scraping sides. He served as an intelligence officer in the Israeli Air Force (1967–1973) and studied Maritime Law at the University of London. This blend of military service, shipping experience, and legal training prepared him for the complex world of global commerce and real estate development.

Eyal Ofer's career is defined by his success in two essential global sectors: shipping and real estate. In the 1980s, he started the family's real estate business in New York City, which grew into the globally diversified Global Holdings, controlling a vast portfolio of properties in New York, London, and Israel. Simultaneously, he took over the Zodiac Group, building it into a massive shipping company with over 180 vessels across various segments (tankers, bulk carriers, container ships).

Under his leadership, Ofer Global became a diversified private company spanning shipping, real estate, energy, technology, and banking. He is a major art collector (listed among the world's top 200 collectors) and a prominent technology investor, launching Fund I ($150 million) and Fund II ($400 million) for early-growth tech startups. His multi-billion dollar fortune is tied to the long-term, stable returns generated by his shipping and real estate empires.

Eyal Ofer is a major global philanthropist, focusing his giving on arts, medical research, and education. His structural social impact is tied to his immense contributions to the arts: the Eyal Ofer Pavilion opened at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art in 2023, and he is a trustee and on the acquisitions committee for MoMA in New York.

His structural contribution is tied to the Zodiac Group's role in the global commodity supply chain and his investment in clean energy and technology. His career is a testament to the profitable intersection of conservative industrial ownership and high-stakes financial and cultural patronage.

Eyal Ofer maintains the highly professional, refined style of an international shipping magnate and art collector. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic is one of stability and immense cultural authority, reflecting his residence in Monaco.

His luxury is the profound security and autonomy derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to the stewardship of his family's legacy, balancing industrial shipping and real estate with his passion for art collecting and technological venture capital.