Malka and Amnon Lion

Malka and Amnon Lion are among the pillars of the pro-Israel publicity efforts in London. For over 40 years, throughout the time they resided in London, the couple was involved in the establishment and activities of Zionist organizations. The common thread which ran consistently through all their business, public and social endeavors was their concern for Israel and especially Jerusalem.

Malka Lion was born in Haifa. She was raised in a patriotic and Zionist atmosphere, surrounded by relatives who served in the Palmah and Haganah, travelled abroad as emissaries and were administrators of the Alliance schools. After living in London for many years and assisting Israeli envoys in their absorption in England, the couple established the Israel Business Club in London in 1996 to provide information to Israelis and assist them in their relocation and subsequently on their return to Israel, which Malka Lion managed until she returned to Israel last summer.

Amnon Lion, who was born in Tel Aviv, was a central figure in the shipping industry in Israel and worked tirelessly for Israel. He was an enthusiastic activist in Israeli publicity efforts in London and for charitable organizations to benefit Israel.

Amnon Lion was a trusted friend of the late Sammy Ofer, assisting him in founding his shipping enterprise. Together they established the shipping management company Zodiac Maritime Agencies Ltd., of which he served as chairman and CEO until his return to Israel in 2011.

Today, in Israel, he continues to serve as a member of the boards of Israel Corp., Zim Israel Navigation Co. Ltd., and as a director on boards of various Israeli based shipping companies. At the same time that Amnon Lion contributed to the advancement of shipping and commerce in Israel, he worked energetically for organizations and funds for Israel like Keshet Eilon and Keren Kayemet LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund, for which he served as a director.

Malka and Amnon Lion are friends and supporters of Reichman University, embracing its activities vigorously out of commitment to its Zionist principles. The couple has contributed greatly to the advancement of the Sammy Ofer School of Communications, where they were instrumental in the creation of a state-of-the-art virtual studio, as well as the development of additional buildings and the leadership program for Ethiopian students at Reichman University.