Early Life
Alicia Koplowitz y Romero de Juseu was born in Madrid, Spain, on September 12, 1954. She is the second daughter of Ernesto Koplowitz Sternberg, a businessman, and Esther Romero de Juseu y Armenteros, a Spanish aristocrat. Her father, originally from Upper Silesia (Poland), established himself in Spain's construction sector. She attended Lycée Français and University Complutense of Madrid.
Rise to Success
In the early 1960s, Alicia inherited a stake in the Spanish construction company Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas (FCC) after her father died. She and her sister, Esther, ran the company jointly from 1989 to 1997. In 1997, she sold her stake to her sister for $800 million. She then founded Omega Capital, a private investment vehicle, which she continues to lead. Over the years, she has invested in companies like Acerinox, Iberdrola, and Banco Sabadell. Koplowitz also owns hotels in Italy and Miami, as well as real estate in Washington, D.C. and Chicago.
Key Business Strategies
Alicia Koplowitz's key business strategy involves diversifying her investments across various sectors, including private equity, real estate, and blue-chip companies. Through Omega Capital, she has maintained a focus on long-term growth, with a portfolio that includes stakes in significant firms such as Iberdrola and Acerinox, as well as real estate and luxury hotels.
Philanthropy
Alicia Koplowitz is known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in child and adolescent mental health. In 1994, she established the Fundación Alicia Koplowitz, which funds research, training programs, and supports the construction of specialized facilities. The foundation provides financial support for Spanish fellows to study child psychiatry at prestigious institutions. One of her major initiatives is the Centro de Esclerosis Múltiple Alicia Koplowitz in Madrid.