D.F.A. #22: Exclusive Interview with David Lahmi from Shine Group + Exciting SVP Advisory Role at Alpha Catalyst CRE

Explore Shine Group’s success with Israeli family offices and a key SVP Advisory role at Alpha Catalyst CRE. Dive into collaboration insights and growth opportunities in commercial real estate.

It’s been a while since our last big interview, and we’re excited to return with an exceptional one! In North America, conference discussions typically focus on investments from the perspectives of U.S. and European family offices. Rarely do we get an inside look at how an Israeli family office operates.

Over the past year, I've had the pleasure of getting to know David Lahmi and the Shine Group. Unlike their U.S. and European counterparts, Middle Eastern family offices often have a unique focus on long-term investments, regional diversification, and a strong emphasis on family legacy and values. I thought it would be fascinating to share insights into how their team functions and invests.

1. David, could you start by telling us a bit about your background and how you came to join Shine Global Family Office? Serving primarily Israeli and European High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), I spent many years working in the Swiss Private Banking Sector. Ten years ago, I decided to evolve to the Fam…