Asher Roshanzamir is a prominent New York City philanthropist and real estate investor. He is the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Manhattan-based Zamir Equities, a family owned real estate acquisition and investment firm. The firm’s recent acquisitions include 587 Fifth Avenue, Penncom Plaza, and several office buildings throughout the United States. Zamir Equities also has ownership interests in several properties overseas. Prior to founding Zamir Equities, a prominent and privately-held New York City-based real estate private equity firm, Mr. Zamir and his brothers established a successful, global manufacturer and distributor of diamonds and fine jewelry, with facilities in Tel Aviv, Israel and Mumbai, India. Mr. Roshanzamir is married for over 40 years and blessed with four married children and several grandchildren.