Professor Simon Benninga - Husband, Father, Friend, Colleague, Respected Researcher and Professor, Finance Expert, Avid Modeler. Former ModelOff Judge Simon Benninga passed away in 2015, but we remember the incredibly strong education legacy he left behind. Credit to Tal Mofkadi, Terry Benninga and Simon's friends & family for this beautiful tribute.

1. In memory of:
Simon Benninga
(1947-2015)

2. Simon Benninga
As you may know, Simon was one of the
“rock stars” in the financial modeling sphere
Yet Simon was also well known for his
informal, friendly, and “eye-level” talk
Simon could communicate complex ideas in
a succinct and engaging manner
Here we will try to delineate some of his
innumerable accomplishments

3. Husband, Father, Friend, Colleague, Respected
Researcher and Professor, Finance Expert, an Avid
Modeler
Respected Researcher and Professor
 Simon was one of the world’s most well-known and
influential figures in international finance and
financial modeling
 He taught world-wide at prominent universities
 Devoted and beloved teacher and mentor to generations of Tel Aviv University
students and one of the pillars of the School of Management
 Founder of the Sofaer International MBA in 2009 at the Faculty of Management at Tel
Aviv University and spearheaded the internationalization of the School
 Dean from 2003 through 2007, Faculty of Management at Tel Aviv University
 1978-2008, Visiting Professor of Finance at the Wharton School at the University of
Pennsylvania
 Many academic honors, more than 50 published paper, and over 1,000 citations
 Participated in countless academic conferences

4. Husband, Father, Friend, Colleague, Respected
Researcher and Professor, Finance Expert, an Avid
Modeler
Beloved Professor and Colleague
 “Simon, you taught me the finance skills I needed to create my own financial
consulting business. Couldn’t have done it without your teaching.” Andrew G.
 “Simon, you were the best advisor I could have hoped for! You taught me so much
about finance, research and life in general. My gratitude is beyond words.” Bella D.
 “Simon, your optimism and positive spirit were so inspiring!” Sharon M.
 “Simon, you built an amazing program – both staff and students. You always did
things in a personal, kind and professional manner. What you did in a day would
take most people a month!”. Shai D.
 “Thank you for being real, saying what you believed in, for being so true, for being
you!” Hilla D.
 “Your room is always packed with students asking for assistance in finding a job or in
their homework or just enjoying a moment of laughter with you. Your door is always
open to anyone.” Ronen S.

5. Husband, Father, Friend, Colleague, Respected
Researcher and Professor, Finance Expert, an Avid
Modeler
Respected Researcher and Professor
 Many refereeing and editorial positions:
 Editorial board, Journal of Financial Stability
 Associate editor, Finance Letters
 Founding editor-in-chief, European Finance Review
 Associate editor, Journal of Banking and Finance
 Editorial board, International Journal of Managerial Finance
 And many more…
 Published over 50 academic papers and was a regular consultant in the field of finance and
modeling.
Not only a Researcher, But Also a Practitioner
 Myriad Board memberships, e.g. Tel Aviv Stock Exchange; Tel Aviv Options Clearing House; Head of
doctoral program; investments committee at Ofek Investments Ltd.; Financial consultant; Expert
opinions.

6. Husband, Father, Friend, Colleague, Beloved Professor,
Finance Expert, an Avid Modeler
Finance Expert and an Avid Modeler
 Simon’s financial modeling textbooks have become the golden standard modeling text
for finance students and professionals globally.
 His books have sold over 200,000 copies and have been translated into Japanese,
Russian, Polish, Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Persian, and Vietnamese.
Financial Modeling Series
(4 editions)
Principles of Finance
with Excel (3 editions)
Corporate Finance: A
Valuation Approach
Numerical
Techniques
in Finance

7. Husband, Father, Friend, Colleague, Beloved Professor,
Finance Expert, an Avid Modeler
Finance Expert and an Avid Modeler
Simon’s books were written and his lectures were given in a clear and engaging way,
reflecting Simon’s unique style and personality.
Tens of thousands across the world have
been watching Simon’s online lectures