Ivan Levy is Executive Chairman of CHC Helicopter Operations who transport thousands of people to and from offshore oil & gas installations in the EMEA regions.
With an interest in fine dining, Ivan is co-owner of fera and The Kitchen restaurants in Palma. He is a shareholder & Non-Executive Chairman of Son Naava which produces bio dynamic olive oil from Montuiri, Spain. He also has interests in property development and is shareholder and Non-Executive Chairman at Coco Sage, which is known for creating luxury spaces with the finest finishes, in stunning locations in Mallorca.
In 2000, Ivan owned the master licence and opened the first UK branch of California Closets, on the Kings Road in London. Earlier, in 1983, Ivan and his wife established the franchise for The Body Shop in Switzerland. He ran the company as CEO until 1996 when he moved to the UK to take up a board position at The Body Shop International plc. In 2010, Ivan sold The Body Shop, Switzerland to COOP but remained CEO until 2012.
His charity work has included Vice President of the Board of Aids-Hilfe Schweiz, an organisation which aims to educate people about sexually transmitted diseases, in particular HIV. Ivan was UK Chairman of Magic Bus, a not-for-profit organisation which empowers vulnerable children in India, to make effective life choices. He initiated the Magic Bus Myanmar and is now a member of the Magic Bus Global Board.
Ivan was also a Director and owner of Earthchild in Cape Town, a business he sold to Truworths in 2014. Additionally, Ivan created and supported a new brand identity for a charity founded by the Franciscan Convent in Arta, Mallorca and is the Founder and Chair of Dulwich International Schools Foundation, who are engaged in guiding children from poverty to prosperity.
Levy speaks of a "set of coincidences", but also of a "certain logic": "I am a retailer who enjoys service, and where can one do more than live in a restaurant?"
CHC transports thousands of people to and from offshore oil and gas installations on the UK Continental Shelf annually, and also fly thousands of SAR and EMS missions each year.
California Closets offer quality custom storage solutions that help people become better versions of themselves, with more time & space to focus on what matters most. Ivan opened the first UK branch on the Kings Road, London.
Magic Bus is a not-for-profit organisation that works towards creating equal opportunities for children and youth living in some of the most vulnerable circumstances in India.
Dignitat i Feina (Dignity & Jobs) is a non-profit association of the Franciscans of Artà, created to help people in precarious situations, with the aim of providing them with a living through jobs in the fields.
Located in a restored old town palace in Palma, fera is a feast for the eyes, with its eclectic decor and a feast for the palate with its exceptional dining.
Coco Sage is a luxury property development company focusing on expansive spaces which feature custom details, the finest natural finishes and the best locations.
Son Naava produces pure and delicate Arbequina Bio Dynamic Olive Oil from 2500 trees growing near Montuiri, Mallorca. The oil is available at selected Delicatessen Stores in Europe, Coop Switzerland and Shanghai, Suzhou & Bejing.
Dulwich International Schools Foundation (DISF) is a philanthropic Catalyst for social change, who strive actively to support organisations & social enterprises that are engaged in guiding children & young adults to move from poverty into prosperity.
Magic Bus is a not-for-profit organisation that works towards creating equal opportunities for children and youth living in some of the most vulnerable circumstances in India.
