Anita Zucker
Anita Zucker | |
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| Born | Anita Goldberg 1951/1952 |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, philanthropist |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Known for | Chair of Hudson's Bay Company; Chairperson and former CEO of The Intertech Group |
| Spouse | Jerry Zucker (deceased) |
| Children | Jonathan Zucker, Andrea Muzin, Jeffrey Zucker |
Anita Zucker (born Goldberg, 1951/1952) is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist. She holds the position of chair at the Hudson's Bay Company and serves as chairperson and former CEO of The Intertech Group, roles she assumed following the passing of her husband.
Early life and education
The daughter of Holocaust survivors Rose and Carl Goldberg, Zucker completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Florida and pursued a Master of Arts degree at the University of North Florida.
Career
After moving to Charleston in 1978, Anita and her husband Jerry founded InterTech in 1982. Upon Jerry Zucker's death in 2008, she stepped into the roles of chairman and CEO of Intertech Group.
In addition to her leadership at Intertech, Zucker owns the Carolina Ice Palace and was a partial owner of the South Carolina Stingrays ice hockey franchise until its sale in 2018.
As of February 2023, she was ranked as the 1,600th wealthiest individual worldwide, with an estimated net worth around US $1.9 billion. She has three children—Jonathan Zucker, Andrea Muzin, and Jeffrey Zucker—and lives in Charleston, South Carolina.
Politics
A member of the Republican Party, Zucker supported Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential bid. She has also contributed financially to Lindsey Graham's campaigns and served as co-chair for Jeb Bush's 2016 Republican campaign efforts in South Carolina.
Philanthropy
Zucker participates actively with organizations such as the Coastal Community Foundation and Trident United Way. She acts as a trustee for both the Saul Alexander Foundation and Jewish Endowment Fund. Her past board service includes positions with the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, MUSC Foundation, and Porter-Gaud School. In 2014, she made a $4 million donation to The Citadel’s educational programs, resulting in the naming of its School of Education after the Zucker family—the first instance of a school at The Citadel being named to honor a major benefactor.
Personal life
Anita Zucker was married to businessman Jerry Zucker until his death; together they had three children: Jonathan Zucker, who serves as president of InterTech Group; Andrea Muzin; and Jeffrey Zucker, an entrepreneur focused on the cannabis sector. She currently resides in Charleston, South Carolina.