ABOUT US
ABOUT TUT
The Ullmann Trust was initially structured as a small vehicle by Philipp Ullmann, which he named after his parents Isaac and Emilia, as a thank you to their local UK community for offering refuge after the war.
A few generations later, Michael Ullmann, an entrepreneur, grew the Trust into an active philanthropic foundation - contributing to its endowment each time he sold a business.
Michael continues to operate as its Chair. The Trust’s investments and giving strategy are led by Carmel Sandler with guidance and engagement from its trustees.
Building on its origins in the UK, the Trust's work today reflects both a strong UK focus and an ongoing commitment to Jewish communities and causes globally.
OUR TEAM
Michael Ullmann
Chairman
Michael Ullmann is a serial entrepreneur and investor in over 60 companies. He served as founding Chairman of Prodigy Finance where he helped the company grow to become a premier financing platform, serving both post-graduate students and investors. He was formerly an affiliate professor at INSEAD where he helped develop the Entrepreneurship Department into one of the most vital and popular MBA departments. Michael has backed many of his former students in their own business ventures and continues to be a mentor to several companies. Michael’s focus on opportunity recognition spans across industries with examples including the early days of internet booking to bakeries. Most recently he is involved in the turnaround of a Portuguese winery. Michael holds an MA from St Catherine’s College, Oxford and an MBA from INSEAD. Apart from his main hobby and passion, business, Michael enjoys games of skill and chance, along with outdoor pursuits such as sailing, skiing and golf. He chairs The Ullmann Trust with a personal interest in promoting and supporting education, entrepreneurship, and access to the arts.
CARMEL SANDLER
DEBORAH SANDLER
Ben ULLMANN
LISA ULLMANN
JOHANNA ULLMANN
DANNY RAVEH
CEO
OUR TRUSTEES
