Haim Saban
Director/Board Member at UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP N.V.
Profile
Haim Saban (; born 15 October 1944) is an Egyptian-born Israeli-American television and media proprietor. With an estimated As of|2006|alt=current net worth of $3.5 billion, he is ranked by Forbes as the 104th richest person in America.
Biography
Saban was born to a Jewish family in Alexandria, Egypt, in 1944. In 1956, the Saban family immigrated to Israel along with most of the Egyptian Jewish community.
Saban is married to Cheryl Lynn (Chackler) Saban, with whom he has two children. He also has two stepchildren, Tifany and Heidi Lenhart. He resides in Beverly Hills, California.
In the early 1970s, Saban moved to France where he worked as a music producer. His clients included Noam Kaniel, Mike Brant and Shuki & Aviva. He also launched a record company with Shuki Levy.
In 1978 and 1982, Saban used the pseudonym Kussa for music/lyrics writing credits on four records for which he also served as producer using his real name. Since then, he has frequently used the name Kussa Mahchi for his composing credits on Saban Entertainment productions, including the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie theme song.
Media career
Saban Entertainment
In the United States, he became a television producer, founding Saban Entertainment in 1988. During that time, Haim Saban and partner Shuki Levy became known for soundtrack compositions for children's television programs of the 1980s. Although Levy and Saban composed for their own properties (such as Kidd Video and Maple Town), they scored for other production companies as well (such as Inspector Gadget, The Mysterious Cities of Gold, M.A.S.K., Dinosaucers, Dragon Quest, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra: Princess of Power, and Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors). In 1998, The Hollywood Reporter reported that he did not actually compose all the music (totalling 3,700 works in 2008) he is credited for; ten composers threatened to sue and Saban settled out of court.
In the 1990s, Saban's company became best known for the production of Power Rangers, Masked Rider, VR Troopers and Big Bad Beetleborgs, which were Western adaptations of Japanese tokusatsu shows.
ABC Family
On July 23, 2001, Saban announced that he and News Corporation would sell Fox Family Worldwide Inc for $5.3 billion to The Walt Disney Company. and on October 24, 2001, the sale was completed
ProSiebenSat.1, is Germany's largest commercial television broadcasting company, which owns five German TV channels, including ProSieben and SAT.1, two of the top three stations in Germany. Collectively, ProSiebenSat.1's channels represented approximately 45% of the German TV advertising market at the time. Saban's ProSiebenSat.1 acquisition was the first time a foreigner took control of a significant German Media company.
Saban oversaw a successful business turnaround of ProSiebenSat.1, recruiting former business rivals, ex-BSkyB chief executive Tony Ball and former BBC Director General Greg Dyke to the board of the company.
In March 2007, Saban Capital Group and the consortium sold its controlling interest in ProSiebenSat.1 to KKR and Permira, for 22.40 euros a share after originally paying 7.5 euros per share in 2003.
Univision
On June 27, 2006, Saban Capital Group led a group of investors bidding for Univision Communications, the largest Spanish-language media company in the United States. Other investors in the Saban-led group were Texas Pacific Group of Fort Worth, Texas and Thomas H. Lee Partners. The group was successful in acquiring Univision with a bid valued at $13.7 billion (USD).
Politics
Saban says his greatest concern is to protect Israel. At a conference in Israel, Saban described his formula. His three ways to influence American politics were: make donations to political parties, establish think tanks, and control media outlets. Amy Paris noted that Saban's Clinton-era 'generosity did not go unrewarded. During the Clinton administration, the entertainment executive served on the President's Export Council, advising the White House on trade issues.'
During the 2000 presidential election, Saban increased his rank to 5th among individual donors with a combined contribution of $1,250,500. Saban's donations during that 2001–2002 period exceeded $10 million, the largest donation the DNC has received from a single source up to that time.
In September 2004, Hillary Clinton described Saban as a very good friend, supporter and adviser: 'I am grateful for his commitment to Israel, to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East and to my foundation's work, particularly on reconciliation issues.' According to the Los Angeles Times, The donors, who 'were strong supporters of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton presidential campaign', 'were incensed by a March 16 interview in which Pelosi said that party 'superdelegates' should heed the will of the majority in selecting a candidate.'
Saban has also made donations to members of the Republican Party including a 2003 contribution to George W. Bush's 2004 re-election campaign. and a pledge of additional funds
Saban National Political Leadership Training Seminar
Saban sponsors the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee's Saban National Political Leadership Training Seminar, a series of semiannual seminars in Washington to provide college student activists for three days of intensive pro-Israel advocacy training. The seminars provide up to 300 students from a hundred campuses with training in order to 'prepare for challenges and opportunities on their campuses and [the students] left Washington prepared to mobilize for legislative and electoral impact during the next school year and into campaign '08.' Among the prominent figures to have addressed the seminars are Senator Evan Bayh and Congressman Mark Kirk and academics David Makovsky, Robert Satloff and Dennis Ross.
California Redistricting
In 2005, Saban spent $100,000 to oppose California's 2005 Proposition 77 redistricting reform. Saban contributed $100,000 to pass California's 2008 redistricting reform, Proposition 11, which created a Citizens Redistricting Commission to redraw California's state political boundaries, but not U.S. Congressional districts. Saban contributed $2,000,000 to support Proposition 27, California's proposed 2010 repeal of Proposition 11, the 2008 redistricting reform—the same reform that Haim Saban previously supported with a $100,000 contribution. He joined list of other well-connected, big-money donors to the Democratic Party in supporting Proposition 27.
Philanthropy
In 2007, Saban donated $14 million to complete the children's hospital at Soroka Medical Center.
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Haim Saban active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP N.V. | Director/Board Member | 2023-05-10 |
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors to provide for the well-being of the men and women who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as well as the families of fallen soldiers. The organization provides social, education and recreational programs and facilities. The organization also provides support to widows and orphans of fallen soldiers. The organization is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2010-11-21 |
The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Brookings Institution provides research and policy solutions. The firm's activities are carried out through four research programs: economic studies, foreign policy studies, governance studies, and metropolitan policy. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Cheryl Saban Self Worth Foundation
Cheryl Saban Self Worth Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Cheryl Saban Self Worth Foundation operates grantmaking foundations. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles. | Director/Board Member | - |
Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic & Paralympic
Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic & Paralympic Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic & Paralympic is a privately funded, non-profit organization that is independently operating the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The event will be a platform of inclusion and creativity for athletes and fans around the world, harnessing diversity, optimism, and youthful energy. The LA28 Games plan to use existing world-class stadiums and sports venues across the region, ensuring a sustainable and fiscally responsible event. | Director/Board Member | - |
Saban Family Foundation
Saban Family Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Saban Family Foundation operates as an organization that promotes medical, health, social welfare, and educational programs for children and families. | Director/Board Member | - |
Saban Capital Group, Inc.
Saban Capital Group, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Saban Capital Group, Inc. engages as an investment firm. It offers investment services for media, entertainment, and communication industries. It also manages a diversified portfolio of investments across public equities, credit, alternative investments, and real property assets. The company was founded by Haim Saban and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Childrens Hospital Los Angeles provides healthcare services. The organizationspecializes in providing services to seriously injured and sick children. Its services include surgical & emergency care, speciality services and many more. Childrens Hospital Los Angeles was founded in April 1901 and is located in Los Angeles, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-04-22 |
The National Mentoring Partnership, Inc.
The National Mentoring Partnership, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Mentoring Partnership, Inc. provides public voice, developing and delivering resources to mentoring programs nationwide and promoting mentoring through standards, cutting-edge research and tools. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Director/Board Member | 2012-02-05 |
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PROSIEBENSAT.1 MEDIA SE | Consumer Services |
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UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP N.V. | Commercial Services |
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Univision Communications, Inc.
Univision Communications, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Univision Communications, Inc. provides television and radio network services. It operates a Spanish-language broadcast television network. The firm produces and delivers content across various media platforms to inform, entertain, and empower Hispanic America. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
The DIRECTV Group, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services The DIRECTV Group, Inc. provides digital television entertainment services. It operates as a digital broadcast satellite service company. The firm transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in several countries. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Consumer Services |
Regents of the University of California
Regents of the University of California Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Regents of the University of California (Board of Regents) is the governing board of the University of California (UC), a public university system headquartered in Oakland, California. The firm was founded in 1868 to manage the endowment, pension, retirement savings and working capital assets for UC. Board of Regents manages the assets of the following investment portfolios: Endowment, Pension, Retirement Savings Program, Working Capital Short-Term Investment Pool and Working Capital Total-Return Investment Pool. | Miscellaneous |
Fox Family Worldwide, Inc.
Fox Family Worldwide, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Fox Family Worldwide, Inc. provides television broadcasting services. The company used to develop, produce, broadcast and distribute television programs. The company owned a full service animation studio in Paris, which develops childrens programming. It was headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
BVS Entertainment, Inc.
BVS Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of The Walt Disney Co., BVS Entertainment, Inc. produces television programming and provides broadcasting services. The private company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company was founded by Haïm Saban. | Consumer Services |
The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Brookings Institution provides research and policy solutions. The firm's activities are carried out through four research programs: economic studies, foreign policy studies, governance studies, and metropolitan policy. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Saban Capital Group LLC (Private Equity)
Saban Capital Group LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Saban Capital Group LLC (Private Equity) (Saban Capital Group) is a private equity division of Saban Capital Group Inc founded in 2001. It is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
German Media Partners LP
German Media Partners LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance German Media Partners LP operates as an investment holding company. The company invests in media and communications companies. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Road Town, British Virgin Islands. | Finance |
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Childrens Hospital Los Angeles provides healthcare services. The organizationspecializes in providing services to seriously injured and sick children. Its services include surgical & emergency care, speciality services and many more. Childrens Hospital Los Angeles was founded in April 1901 and is located in Los Angeles, CA. | Health Services |
Univision Holdings, Inc.
Univision Holdings, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Univision Holdings, Inc. operates as an investment holding company, which engages in the provision of media services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Saban Music Group LLC
Saban Music Group LLC Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Part of Universal Music Group NV, Saban Music Group LLC is a private company that operates in the music industry. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company was founded by Haïm Saban. The CEO is Gustavo Lopez. Saban Music Group was acquired by Isolation Network, Inc. on January 04, 2024. | Commercial Services |
Broadcast Media Partners, Inc.
Broadcast Media Partners, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Broadcast Media Partners, Inc. operates as an investment holding private company. The company is based in Providence, RI. | Finance |
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors to provide for the well-being of the men and women who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as well as the families of fallen soldiers. The organization provides social, education and recreational programs and facilities. The organization also provides support to widows and orphans of fallen soldiers. The organization is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
The National Mentoring Partnership, Inc.
The National Mentoring Partnership, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Mentoring Partnership, Inc. provides public voice, developing and delivering resources to mentoring programs nationwide and promoting mentoring through standards, cutting-edge research and tools. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Commercial Services |
DIRECTV
DIRECTV Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services DIRECTV provides digital television entertainment services in the United States and in Latin America. It provides multi-channel television programming services through a satellite dish and offers access to various channels of digital picture and sound, and collection of sports programming. The company operates through three segments: DIRECTV U.S., DIRECTV Latin America and DIRECTV Sports Networks. The DIRECTV Holdings and its subsidiaries provide DTH digital television and multi-channel video programming distribution services to subscribers with access to hundreds of channels of digital-quality video entertainment and CD-quality audio programming that transmit directly to subscribers' homes or businesses via high-powered geosynchronous satellites, and also provides video-on-demand via broadband in the United States. The DIRECTV Latin America Holdings and its subsidiaries provides DTH digital television services throughout Latin America. The DIRECTV Sports Networks and its subsidiaries, is comprised primarily of three regional sports television networks based in Seattle, Denver and Pittsburgh, each of which operates under the brand name ROOT SPORTS. DIRECTV was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Consumer Services |
Saban Capital Acquisition Corp.
Saban Capital Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Saban Capital Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company, which engages in identifying, evaluating, and acquiring one or more businesses and assets via a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, and reorganization. The company was founded on March 15, 2016 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Finance |
Saban Capital Group, Inc.
Saban Capital Group, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Saban Capital Group, Inc. engages as an investment firm. It offers investment services for media, entertainment, and communication industries. It also manages a diversified portfolio of investments across public equities, credit, alternative investments, and real property assets. The company was founded by Haim Saban and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Finance |
Saban Family Foundation
Saban Family Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Saban Family Foundation operates as an organization that promotes medical, health, social welfare, and educational programs for children and families. | Commercial Services |
Cheryl Saban Self Worth Foundation
Cheryl Saban Self Worth Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Cheryl Saban Self Worth Foundation operates grantmaking foundations. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles. | Miscellaneous |
Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic & Paralympic
Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic & Paralympic Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic & Paralympic is a privately funded, non-profit organization that is independently operating the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The event will be a platform of inclusion and creativity for athletes and fans around the world, harnessing diversity, optimism, and youthful energy. The LA28 Games plan to use existing world-class stadiums and sports venues across the region, ensuring a sustainable and fiscally responsible event. | Consumer Services |
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