Ivan Levy is Executive Chairman and majority shareholder of EEA Helicopter Operations BV, the European entity of CHC Helicopter Operations which transports people to and from offshore oil and gas installations in the EMEA regions, as well as running sea rescue operations. In 2021 Ivan became Chairman of Realfluencers, a revolutionary online platform that connects celebrities directly to organisations and individuals.
With a keen interest in fine dining, Ivan is co-owner of Fera and The Kitchen restaurants in Palma. He is a shareholder and Non-Executive Chairman of Son Naava which produces bio-dynamic olive oil from Spain. He also has interests in property development and is a shareholder and Non-Executive Chairman at Coco Sage, known for creating luxury spaces in stunning locations in Mallorca.
In 2000 Ivan owned the master licence and opened the first UK branch of California Closets 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...Ivan Levy is Executive Chairman and majority shareholder of EEA Helicopter Operations BV, the European entity of CHC Helicopter Operations which transports people to and from offshore oil and gas installations in the EMEA regions, as well as running sea rescue operations. In 2021 Ivan became Chairman of Realfluencers, a revolutionary online platform that connects celebrities directly to organisations and individuals.
With a keen interest in fine dining, Ivan is co-owner of Fera and The Kitchen restaurants in Palma. He is a shareholder and Non-Executive Chairman of Son Naava which produces bio-dynamic olive oil from Spain. He also has interests in property development and is a shareholder and Non-Executive Chairman at Coco Sage, known for creating luxury spaces in stunning locations in Mallorca.
In 2000 Ivan owned the master licence and opened the first UK branch of California Closets 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. 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, 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 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 guide children from poverty to prosperity.moreless
It is the gourmet dream of its owner, the Swiss businessman Ivan Levy, who decided to sell The Body Shop franchises in his country to come to Spain to make oil and rehabilitate historic buildings in the old town of Palma.
Celebrity Masters aims to revolutionise how organisations and private individuals interact with celebrities, removing intermediaries and connecting them directly through a variety of services.
EEA Helicopter Operations B.V.
Executive Chairman
Dec 2017 - Present
Den Helder, NL
EEA Helicopter Operations (EHOB) is the European entity of Dutch company CHC Helicopter, global headquarters Irving, Texas. EHOB provides helicopter services in the North sea and operates under the CHC brand name.
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.
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.
Located on the beautiful and picturesque island of Mallorca, Finca Son Samaa is a 5 bedroom house set in 7 acres of grounds. Located on the east coast of the island, between Porto Cristo and Proto Colom, the house is surrounded by stunning views of the Mallorcan countryside.
Current Board Positions
Coco Sage SLU
Shareholder & Non-Executive Chairman
Apr 2015 - Present
Palma, ES
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
Shareholder & Non-Executive Chairman
Sep 2010 - Present
Montuïri, ES
Son Naava produces pure and delicate biodynamic olive oils from 3,000 trees growing near Montuïri in Mallorca.
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
Founder & Supporter
Jan 2017 - Present
Artà, ES
Dignitat i Feina (Dignity & Jobs) is a non-profit association established to help people in rural Mallorca with precarious incomes make a living through growing almonds and carob.
Dulwich International Schools Foundation
Founder & Chair
Oct 2016 - Present
Shanghai, CN
Dulwich International Schools Foundation (DISF) is a philanthropic catalyst for social change and supports organisations and social enterprises engaged in helping children and young adults gain access to education.
