Philip Cohanim is the founder and the president of Zodax, a reputable company that has been a mainstay in southern California for over three decades. Zodax specializes in importing and distributing home decorative accessories, catering to an extensive client base of small independent retailers and renowned national chains. Apart from the company, Philip is also involved in the investment and development of industrial properties in the region.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Philip is deeply passionate about Persian literature and art, and has recently focused his attention on modern Iranian art, particularly artists from the 1960s and 1970s.

He has been a proud and committed member of Farhang’s Patron’s Council, actively contributing to the organization’s mission for the past 7 years.

Philip is an alumnus of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and history.