Shaul Shani

Shaul Shani

Shaul Shani (#823)

  • $ 5 B
  • Telecom
  • Israel
  • M
  • 71 Years

About Me

Shaul Shani is an Israeli investor who sold Brazilian firm Global Village Telecom to Vivendi for $4.5 billion in 2009; his take was $1.4 billion. He has since increased his fortune via mezzanine lending and investments in emerging economies. Starting in the 1980s, he cofounded three companies; two of them, Oshap Technologies and Tecnomatix, were acquired for $210 million and $228 million. In 2014, Shani took control of Israeli communications equipment maker ECI Telecom; he agreed to sell to publicly traded Ribbon Communications in 2019. In 2021, Shani became chairman of Rashi, one of Israel's largest charities.
About Images

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Shaul Shani’s rise and global influence.

  • #823   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Shaul Shani’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $5.2B (May 4, 2026)