Batia Ofer

Batia Ofer is a prominent figure in the arts and philanthropy sectors, currently serving as Chair of the Royal Academy Trust and a member of the Board of Trustees at the Royal Academy of Arts since April 2019. Batia Ofer holds several influential positions, including member of the International Council at the Norval Foundation and Sotheby's, and International Board Member at The Peres Center for Peace and Innovation. As a patron of Make-A-Wish® UK and founder and chair of Art of Wishes, Batia Ofer actively contributes to charitable initiatives. Additional roles include being a member of the Advisory Council at the Victoria and Albert Museum and co-founder of the Idan & Batia Ofer Family Foundation. Batia Ofer's involvement in education is notable from serving on the Dean's Executive Board at Harvard Kennedy School and previously chairing the Education Committee at Serpentine. An alumnus of York University, Batia Ofer earned a Bachelor's degree in Administrative Studies.