Background
David, Dan was born on May 23, 1929 in Bucarest, Romania. Son of Alfred and Elize (Goldenthal) David. arrived in Israel, 1960.
David, Dan was born on May 23, 1929 in Bucarest, Romania. Son of Alfred and Elize (Goldenthal) David. arrived in Israel, 1960.
Bachelor of Science in Economic Sciences, University Bucarest, Romania, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Tel Aviv University, 1996.
He joined a Zionist youth movement at the age of 16. After studying economics at university, he worked for Romanian television and became a press photographer. In 1958, his newspaper asked him to travel to West Germany on an assignment.
When he requested an exit permit, he was accused of being a Zionist activist and was fired from his job.
He left Romania for Paris in August 1960, later settling in Israel. The following year, he traveled to Europe.
He opened branches in Israel, Spain, Romania and Italy, eventually taking over the company. When David was chairman of Photo-Maine in 1999, his and board-member Serge Crasnianski"s shares were valued at 210 and 200 million pounds, respectively.
David died in London on 6 September 2011.
Governor Tel Aviv University, 1980.
Married Mia Fischer, March 17, 1963 (deceased April 1978). Married Gabriela Fleischman, May 23, 1980. Children: David, Ariel.