Benjamin Shalaman

Benjamin Slaman immersed himself in books at an early age. He read from Sanskrit epics such as Mahabharata and Ramayana; Greek myths; Jeeves and Bertie Wooster adventures; Franz Kafka, James Joyce, Italo Calvino and Isaac Bashevis Singer writers (who utilized folk tales and allegory), followed by reading works by Isaac Bashevis Singer who used similar devices.

Net Worth

His estimated net worth is estimated at $2.5 billion and includes ownership of 90% of Hunter Douglas Group, which manufactures window coverings and other products, as well as co-owning of the NBA Brooklyn Nets. While he enjoys a strong reputation as an ethical businessman, some accusations were leveled against him such as using company funds to purchase candles and ice cream without authorization from management; also changing his name while in America to Benjamin Ben Nitai to make it easier for Americans to pronounce; being an active veteran in both Yom Kippur War and Operation Entebbe hostage-rescue missions respectively.