Professional Profile: Shimon Shkury 2013

Name: Shimon Shkury Title: President Company: Ariel Property Advisors Location: 122 East 42nd St., Suite 1015, New York, NY Birthplace: Israel Education: MBA in finance from the Wharton School of Business, master's degree in international studies from the University of Pennsylvania. First job outside of real estate: Israel Defense Force First job in real estate or allied field: Massey Knakal Realty Services What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Continue to build our firm and platform with a talented group of professionals. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate: Play with my two children Favorite book or author: The Prime Ministers: An Intimate Narrative of Israeli Leadership by Yehuda Avner Favorite movie: "Forrest Gump" One word to describe your work environment: Dynamic Rules to live by in business: Be persistent If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Martin Luther King Jr. in my home with my family What is your dream job? I have my dream job