For over three decades, Mr. Frenkel has led the Loyd’s Group of companies, a multinational investment enterprise with wide-ranging activities in real estate, civil aviation, energy, and high-tech industries. Under his visionary leadership, the group has spearheaded landmark projects across Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, including the modernization of civil aviation enterprises through strategic collaborations with global industry giants as the Boeing Company, Airbus, and Gulfstream. "Today Frenkel is considered one of the most influential and successful entrepreneurs at the former Soviet Union region", The Jerusalem Post noted.
Mr. Frenkel is a leading force in Israel’s energy sector, with substantial holdings in the Tamar natural gas reservoir — one of the country’s most vital energy assets. His efforts have attracted historic international partnerships, notably with SOCAR, the national oil company of Azerbaijan, significantly strengthening Israel’s strategic energy alliances with the U.S., UAE and Azerbaijan. Beyond energy, his influence extends to banking, finance, and real estate sectors, where his investments have contributed to national economic resilience and growth.
Beyond his business achievements, Mr. Frenkel is deeply committed to humanity, Jewish heritage, culture, education and strengthening of Jewish communities. In the early 1990s, he was a key player in the mission to bring a million of Soviet Jews to Israel, in cooperation with the Jewish Agency and the Israeli government. His philanthropic leadership continues today through transformative support for education, culture, medical institutions and social welfare initiatives around the world.
Mr. Frenkel’s distinguished service and philantropy has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards and honors:
• The French Legion of Honour (Chevalier), awarded by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
• The French Legion of Honour (Officier), awarded by French President Emmanuel Macron.
• Chevalier de l’Ordre de Grimaldi Medal of Honour, presented by Prince Albert II of Monaco.
• Officier de l’Ordre de Grimaldi Medal of Honour, presented by Prince Albert II of Monaco.
• The Chairman of the Israeli Presidential Conference.
• Honorary Consul of the Republic of Croatia in Jerusalem.
• President of the Jewish Community of Monaco.
• President of Limmud FSU.
• Chairman of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress.
• Member of the Board of Trustees of the Tel Aviv Museum of Fine Arts.
• Member of the Board of Governors of Beit Hatfutsot – The Museum of the Jewish People.
• Member of the Board of Governors of Tel Aviv University.
• Chairman of the International Council of Trustees of Yad Sarah.
• President of “Or LaMishpachot” Association.
• Recipient of the “Yakir Keren Hayesod” Award for his outstanding contribution to the State of Israel.
Mr. Frenkel is married to Maja Ruth Frenkel, a decorated economist and former Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Croatia. Together, they are proud parents to five children.