Michael Ziff is Vice-President of the Board of Deputies serving as Treasurer. Michael was born in 1953 and was raised in Leeds. He was educated at Clifton College in Bristol and then at University of Leeds. In 1978, he joined the family Bradford-based footwear business, Stylo, as a Director and in 1990 he joined the Stylo Board as a Chief Executive Officer. In 2004, Michael became a Director of Town Centre Securities Plc.

He received an Honorary Degree from the University of Bradford for his work in the City on regeneration and charitable causes. Having played cricket for Maccabi clubs in Leeds, London and Hertfordshire for many years, he continues to support sporting in the community. He became Chairman of the Yorkshire County Cricket Club Members Committee and together with his family have dedicated their lives to philanthropy and the long-term future of British communities’ needs in various areas including education, health, sport, and welfare.