Arison Investments Chairman Efrat Peled Comments on Participation in World Economic Forum Annual Meeting and Implications for Company Expansion in Emerging Markets

TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Arison Investments, the business arm of the Arison Group's global portfolio of companies and philanthropic organizations, announced today that Efrat Peled, Chairman of Arison Investments,  participated in the World Economic Forum (WEF)  annual meeting in Davos. Ms. Peled attended in the dual role of company chairman and as a member of the Young Global Leaders (YGL) community and its Global Business Oath Task which advocates the adoption of a universal values-based code of conduct for businesses.

While in Davos, Ms. Peled attended the YGL's exclusive meetings with government and philanthropic leaders including the European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek, Bill Clinton and Bill Gates.  She also met with international banking delegates to discuss opportunities as well as values-based business conduct obligations triggered by deeper diversification into emerging markets. Listed on Forbes' list of the "100 Most Powerful Women" of 2009, Ms. Peled also attended the magazine's reception for her and her fellow honorees.  

On the results of the Forum and committee meetings Peled commented:

"The 2010 World Economic Forum provided stimulating debate as well as values-based guideposts for the business community to follow in the coming decade. In recent years Arison Investments has shifted its portfolio into the financial, real-estate, infrastructure, water and energy sectors, thus guaranteeing its companies generate the simultaneous financial, social and environmental returns for all stakeholders.  As part of our commitment to exert a positive influence on the world and to continue fostering economic growth and prosperity, Arison Investments intends to keep its portfolio diversified globally with significant presence in emerging markets, especially with regards to the infrastructure and water sectors.  Through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, we intend to further strengthen our presence in emerging markets, such as Brazil, India and South Africa."  

About Arison Investments

Operating investment portfolio projects on five continents and in 38 countries, Arison Investments was founded by the Arison family.  The company focuses on financial services, real estate and infrastructure, water and energy efficiencies with a commitment to operate in a manner that preserves and enhances natural resources while improving life systems and human existence around the world.  Arison Investments is privately owned and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.  Please visit www.arison.co.il for more information about the Arison Group, Arison Investments and The Ted Arison Family Foundation.

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