Yakir Gabay is an Israeli businessman, the self-made billionaire Controlling Shareholder of Aroundtown SA (ETR: AT1), one of Europe's largest publicly traded commercial real estate companies. His career is rooted in elite finance, strategic investment, and opportunistic real estate acquisition.

Gabay holds a B.A. in Economics and Accounting from Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His philosophical approach centers on opportunistic acquisition (buying undervalued property assets), scale restructuring, and long-term asset hold in the essential European commercial real estate sector (specializing in German and Central European office/residential assets).

• Aroundtown SA (Controlling Shareholder): The core publicly traded asset, a major owner and manager of commercial and residential real estate across Europe (specializing in German office buildings).
• Real Estate Focus: His success is built on scale acquisition and dominating the market for high-yield, complex property assets.
• Academic Background: He holds a B.A. in Economics and Accounting.
• Investment Strategy: His philosophy is rooted in long-term investment in real estate infrastructure and leveraging contrarian acquisition strategies (buying into depressed real estate markets).

Yakir Gabay's strategic genius was his commitment to high leverage and disciplined acquisition. He successfully built his fortune by focusing intensely on the German commercial real estate market during periods of restructuring and growth. His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the scale, publicly traded property investment model that transformed the European real estate sector, creating a massive portfolio of commercial and residential assets.

He remains the Controlling Shareholder, guiding the company's continuous expansion and asset management. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable appreciation and cash flow generated by his vast European commercial real estate portfolio.

Yakir Gabay's social impact stems from Aroundtown's role in providing essential commercial and residential infrastructure, contributing to urban development and employment across Germany and Central Europe. His personal philanthropy supports various educational and community initiatives, often focused on youth welfare and technology education in Israel and Europe.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Yakir Gabay maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global financial sector.

Residing in London, U.K. (with operations in Luxembourg), his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to investment strategy, financial governance, and strategic real estate acquisition.