Neil Kadisha
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Neil Kadisha is a businessman and philanthropist. Kadisha holds a BS in Industrial Management and Economics from the University of Manchester
.
In 1981, Kadisha co-founded GNC Industries/Stadco, a high precision aerospace
tooling and aircraft component manufacturer, where he is active as Chairman of the Board. He serves on the board of several other privately held companies.
Mr. Kadisha co-founded Omninet Corp, where he served as Chief Executive Officer. Omninet subsequently joined forces with Qualcomm
in 1988. Kadisha served on the board of directors of Qualcomm for 14 years, from 1988 to 2002.
Mr. Kadisha co-founded Omninet Capital, LLC and is currently a Managing Partner. Over the last 20 years, Omninet, a diversified investment firm with focuses in the fields of wireless communication, private equity and real estate, has developed projects in Los Angeles
, San Diego, Phoenix
, and Las Vegas
. Most recently, he completed construction of a 45 floor high-rise luxury condominium, named Sky Las Vegas on Las Vegas Boulevard.
In 2001, Kadisha ranked #374 on the Forbes 400 Richest in America List. His net worth was listed around $700 mil.
In May 2007, Neil ranked #45, with a net worth increased to $900 mil through investments in telecommunications, in the Los Angeles Business Journal
s "50 Wealthiest Angelenos" article. According to several reports published in 2008, Kadisha has been noted to have a net worth close to $1.0 billion. In May 19, 2008's edition of Los Angeles Business Journal, Neil Kadisha ranked #43 of Los Angeles's wealthiest residents.
He is an executive producer of The Accidental Husband
(2008), a romantic comedy film, directed by Griffin Dunne, starring Uma Thurman
, Jeffrey Dean Morgan
, Colin Firth
, Isabella Rossellini
, and Sam Shepard
. It was released in the UK on 29 February 2008.
He has been honored and recognized by several charitable organizations including:
University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a public research university located in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is a "red brick" university and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive British universities and the N8 Group...
.
In 1981, Kadisha co-founded GNC Industries/Stadco, a high precision aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace comprises the atmosphere of Earth and surrounding space. Typically the term is used to refer to the industry that researches, designs, manufactures, operates, and maintains vehicles moving through air and space...
tooling and aircraft component manufacturer, where he is active as Chairman of the Board. He serves on the board of several other privately held companies.
Mr. Kadisha co-founded Omninet Corp, where he served as Chief Executive Officer. Omninet subsequently joined forces with Qualcomm
Qualcomm
Qualcomm is an American global telecommunication corporation that designs, manufactures and markets digital wireless telecommunications products and services based on its code division multiple access technology and other technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, USA...
in 1988. Kadisha served on the board of directors of Qualcomm for 14 years, from 1988 to 2002.
Mr. Kadisha co-founded Omninet Capital, LLC and is currently a Managing Partner. Over the last 20 years, Omninet, a diversified investment firm with focuses in the fields of wireless communication, private equity and real estate, has developed projects in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, San Diego, Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
, and Las Vegas
Las Vegas metropolitan area
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. Most recently, he completed construction of a 45 floor high-rise luxury condominium, named Sky Las Vegas on Las Vegas Boulevard.
In 2001, Kadisha ranked #374 on the Forbes 400 Richest in America List. His net worth was listed around $700 mil.
In May 2007, Neil ranked #45, with a net worth increased to $900 mil through investments in telecommunications, in the Los Angeles Business Journal
Los Angeles Business Journal
The Los Angeles Business Journal, established c. 1979, is a weekly newspaper in Los Angeles, California, which covers general business news. According to the journal's website, it has over 12,000 online subscribers, and a weekly print circulation of 30,000...
s "50 Wealthiest Angelenos" article. According to several reports published in 2008, Kadisha has been noted to have a net worth close to $1.0 billion. In May 19, 2008's edition of Los Angeles Business Journal, Neil Kadisha ranked #43 of Los Angeles's wealthiest residents.
He is an executive producer of The Accidental Husband
The Accidental Husband
The Accidental Husband is a 2008 American/Irish romantic comedy film directed by Griffin Dunne and starring Uma Thurman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Colin Firth, Isabella Rossellini, and Sam Shepard. The film is written by Mimi Hare, Clare Naylor and Bonnie Sikowitz, and is produced by Jennifer Todd,...
(2008), a romantic comedy film, directed by Griffin Dunne, starring Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman
Uma Karuna Thurman is an American actress and model. She has performed in leading roles in a variety of films, ranging from romantic comedies and dramas to science fiction and action movies. Among her best-known roles are those in the Quentin Tarantino films Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill...
, Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Jeffrey Dean Morgan is an American actor, best known to television and movie audiences as Denny Duquette on Grey's Anatomy, patriarch John Winchester on Supernatural, and as The Comedian in the 2009 superhero film Watchmen....
, Colin Firth
Colin Firth
SirColin Andrew Firth, CBE is a British film, television, and theatre actor. Firth gained wide public attention in the 1990s for his portrayal of Mr. Darcy in the 1995 television adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice...
, Isabella Rossellini
Isabella Rossellini
Isabella Fiorella Elettra Giovanna Rossellini is an Italian actress, filmmaker, author, philanthropist, and model. Rossellini is noted for her 14-year tenure as a Lancôme model, and for her roles in films such as Blue Velvet and Death Becomes Her.-Background and early life:Rossellini is a...
, and Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard is an American playwright, actor, and television and film director. He is the author of several books of short stories, essays, and memoirs, and received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1979 for his play Buried Child...
. It was released in the UK on 29 February 2008.
Community organizations
Neil Kadisha serves on the Board of Directors of several non-profit charitable organizations, which focus on the future of the community, youth development and the care of the elderly.He has been honored and recognized by several charitable organizations including:
- Citizens’ Empowerment Center in Israel (2003— ), Co-Founder
- The Jewish FederationJewish FederationA Jewish Federation is a confederation of various Jewish social agencies, volunteer programs, educational bodies, and related organizations, found within most cities in North America that host a viable Jewish community...
(1993— ), Board of Directors- Executive Committee Member (1995–2005)
- Young Presidents Organization (1995— )
- Los Angeles Chapter, Member/Board of Directors
- The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (2006–2010), Board of Directors
- World’s Presidents Organization (2005— ), Los Angeles Chapter Member
- Phoenix HousePhoenix HousePhoenix House is a nonprofit drug and alcohol rehabilitation organization operating in ten states with 150 programs. Programs serve individuals, families, and communities affected by substance abuse and dependency.- History :...
(2005— ), Board of Directors
External links
- http://neilkadishagiving.com/