Ivor Ichikowitz (born September 1966) is a South African businessman, founder and former executive chairman of Paramount Group.

[7] Ichikowitz founded the Paramount Group in 1994, to operate in the global defence, internal security and peacekeeping industries.

[13] It manufactures a range of armoured vehicles[14][15] and deals in surplus South African military equipment,[16] including fighter aircraft.

[21][22] Another flight by Zuma to the United States on an aircraft owned by Ichikowitz in 2011 caused considerable controversy when the cost (R6.3 million) was questioned in parliament.

The Foundation is actively involved in wildlife conservation of endangered species, especially the protection of Africa's rhinos and elephant population.