Tom Nides
Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations
Blackstone
Tom Nides is Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations at Blackstone, where he supports firmwide strategic initiatives and senior client relationships globally. He previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Israel from 2021 to 2023, Deputy Secretary of State and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. State Department, and in senior leadership roles at Morgan Stanley.
Anath Levin
IL Country Manager
BlackRock
Anath Levin is a professional expert in finance and capital markets. She has more than 30 years of experience in the finance industry. Levin served as the CEO, deputy CEO and head of investments and Finance Divisions of the top financial institutions in Israel, including Clal Insurance, Migdal Insurance as well Bank HaPoalim. She also served as a member of a few important government committees and contributes substantially to public causes as a board member at Israeli NGOs. Levin earned a B.A in Economics and Business Management (graduated with honors), and an MBA from the Hebrew University.
Yifat Oron
SMD, Head of Blackstone Israel
Blackstone
Dr. Shmuel Abramzon
Chief Economist and Director of State Revenue
Israel Ministry of Finance
Dr. Shmuel Abramzon is the Chief Economist and Director of State Revenue at Israel’s Ministry of Finance. His division supports economic policymaking through macroeconomic analysis, tax policy, fiscal forecasts, economic research and international relations.
Erez Migdali
CIO, Head of Investments Division
Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings
Erez Migdali is Chief Investment Officer and Head of the Investments Division at Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings. He leads the group’s investment activities, including capital markets, real estate, infrastructure and technology investments.
Nir Arkin
CEO
Arkin Capital
Nir Arkin has been CEO of Arkin Capital since 2014. He sets strategic direction across all investment arms, led the partnership with Sphera Funds Management, and expanded Arkin Capital’s investment scope into real estate, private equity, tech, and public markets. Arkin Capital now manages over $2.5 billion across 13 funds that include VC, private equity, and hedge funds. Nir leads capital raising across the company’s four investment arms: Arkin Health, Arkin Equity, Arkin Tech, and Arkin Real Estate, and works with Israel's top institutional investors.
Barak Benski
Deputy CEO, Head of Investment Division
Clal Insurance and Finance
Barak Benski is Deputy CEO and Head of the Investment Division at Clal Insurance and Finance.
In this role, he oversees the Group’s investment activities through Clal Financial Management, including the management of pension funds, provident funds, executive insurance portfolios, as well as the Group’s shareholders’ equity and insurance reserves.
Benski brings extensive experience in capital markets and institutional investment management, having held senior investment leadership roles throughout his career with a focus on long-term savings and investment management.
Ronit Harel Ben Zeev
CEO
S&P Maalot
Ronit Harel Ben Zeev, CEO
Ronit joined S&P Maalot in 2011 as CEO after 15 years as Senior VP and Director of the Economic Department in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Harel Ben Zeev has a B.A. in Economics and Business Administration and an MBA (specializing in finance) from Tel Aviv University. She also teaches at the MBA program in the Tel Aviv University Business School, and has previously taught in the Arison School of Business at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya.
Liat Hazout
CEO
Poalim Equity
Liat Hazout is the CEO of Poalim Equity, the investment arm of Bank Hapoalim. She brings over 20 years of experience in direct investments, private credit, and alternative investments across Israel and global markets. Previously, as Senior Vice President at Clal Insurance, she led debt and equity investments worth tens of billions of NIS, managed investments in more than 70 funds, and built strategic partnerships with international institutional investors. Earlier, she held senior positions at Bank Leumi, specializing in project finance, infrastructure, and complex financing transactions.
Yoni Tsabari
CFO
Tidhar Group
Yoni Tsabari joined Tidhar in May 2025 as CFO, leading the group’s financial strategy and operations. He previously served as Deputy CEO and CFO of Electra Consumer Products Group, and as CFO of IDB Tourism Group and Israir. He began his career at EY, working with leading Israeli companies across retail, industry and consulting. Yoni holds a BA in Economics and Accounting from Bar-Ilan University and an MBA in Finance from the College of Management. A Lieutenant Colonel in the IDF reserves, he is married with three children and enjoys hiking in Israel and abroad.
Adi Nov
CEO
ICIC
Adi Nov is the CEO of ICIC, the Israeli Credit Insurance Company. Prior to her appointment as CEO, she served as the company’s Vice President of Business Development and Marketing, Deputy Head of Underwriting, and Chief Underwriter, and was involved in managing its risk portfolio. She specializes in credit-risk management, trade-credit insurance, and helping companies navigate changing and uncertain business environments. Adi holds an MBA with a specialization in Finance from Bar-Ilan University and a bachelor’s degree in Management and Psychology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Sigal Regev
Chairwoman
Danel Group
Ms. Sigal Regev has over 15 years of experience in Israel’s healthcare services sector. She has also held several board and executive positions, including:
Chairperson of the Board of Raphael Hospitals, from February to August 2023
Director at Target Global Acquisition I Corp., since January 2022
Director at Israel Discount Bank Ltd., since October 2023
CEO of Meuhedet Health Services, from 2019 to 2022
Director at Medica Medical Centers, from 2019 to 2022
Chief Financial Officer of Meuhedet Health Services, from 2013 to 2018
She is also a member of the Executive Board and Board of Trustees of the Israel National Institute for Health Policy Research.
Kobi Shalom
Senior Partner
Sky Fund
Sagive Greenspan
CEO
Priority
Ron Miller
CFO
Afcon Group
Vered Karin
Managing Partner
Arbel Fund
Vered Karin is a Managing Partner at Arbel Fund, where she has served since 2017. From 2013 until joining Arbel, she headed the credit division at Psagot Investment House, leading large-scale credit, mezzanine and equity transactions. She previously established and managed the credit division at Altshuler Shaham and held investment management positions at Viola Group’s private debt fund, Migdal Insurance and Infinity Investment House.
Karin previously lectured in finance at the College of Management and Ono Academic College. She holds an MBA specializing in Real Estate from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, an MBA specializing in Finance and Capital Markets from Ono Academic College, and a B.A. in Economics and Management from Tel Aviv University.
Dorit Zak
Managing Director
HarbourVest
Dorit Zak joined the HarbourVest Tel Aviv investor relations team in 2023 and focuses on enhancing and maintaining relationships with new and existing investors. Prior to joining the Firm, Dorit was the head of Alternative and strategic relationships at Poalim Equity, the investment arm of Bank Hapoalim, one of Israel’s largest banks.
Prior to that she headed Alternative investments at Clal Insurance, a leading Israeli Insurance company, where she managed a portfolio of over 200 funds. In both roles Dorit was responsible for investing in various fund strategies and geographies. Dorit also headed direct investments for both firms heading all due diligence and investing processes. Prior to those roles, Dorit was an investment banker both at Poalim Equity and at Merrill Lynch.
Peleg Peer
Co-CEO
Leader Underwriters
Peleg Peer is Co-CEO of Leader Capital Markets and CEO of Leader Underwriters. He joined Leader in 2023 after serving as CEO of ValueBase Underwriting. He is a graduate of the Israeli Naval Academy and served as a Major in the Israeli Navy.
Doron Sapir
Chairman
BlackEdge
Dani Cukierman
Managing Partner
iFunds Capital
Dani is Managing Partner at iFunds, a platform in partnership with iCapital that provides financial advisors with access to leading private market investment funds from around the world.
He has extensive experience at the intersection of private markets and technology. Dani previously served as an Investment Manager at Shiraz Dash Investments, a private equity investment firm. He has also served on the boards of several companies, including as Chairman of Altshuler Shaham Mutual Funds and Portfolio Management. In addition, he was Co-CEO of Generix Software.
Ran Ben Avraham
Vice Chairman
Tzemach Hamerman Azrieli Group
Ran Ben-Avraham is a controlling shareholder of the Company and has been involved in its leadership since its inception. He served as Chairman of the Board of Tzemach Hamerman for the past seven years and previously as Deputy CEO. Following the merger with the Azrieli Group, he currently serves as Vice Chairman.
Mr. Ben-Avraham (57) holds a B.A. in Business Administration and a Practical Engineering diploma in Industrial Engineering and Management. He has over 34 years of experience in the Israeli real estate industry and led, together with his partner, the Company’s 2007 IPO, its expansion i
Lior Pais
CEO
Rosario Capital
Over 3 decades in the Israeli capital market, with extensive experience and specialization in underwriting, public and private offerings, capital raising and the foreign exchange market. Holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the Hebrew University.
Hadar Siterman-Norris
Partner
Team8
Hadar Siterman-Norris is a Partner at Team8 and a leading fintech investor with expertise in payments, cyber, data, ecommerce, digital wallets, and crypto. She supports founders and portfolio companies on strategy, go-to-market, sales, and talent. Before joining Team8, she spent eight years at Mastercard, where she led European fintech investments, and previously Led corporate strategy at Discount Bank.
Ohad Greenfeld
Owner of a Swiss Multi Family Office
Alere Syon
Ohad is Co-Founder of Alere Syon . A Swiss multi family office specializing in advising Hi-Tech entrepreneurs.
As a former lawyer, Ohad’s expertise in international taxation led him to advise large international families including new immigrants to Israel and expats in London.
Ohad started his career in wealth management at Goldman Sachs, before moving to head the Israeli desk for Barclays Wealth and later for Edmond de Rothschild UK. In his last role Ohad was a Managing Director at UBS UK, running the Israeli desk out of London.
Ohad holds a Masters degree in law from Tel Aviv university
Avichay Nissenbaum
General Partner
lool ventures
Avichay Nissenbaum is Co-founder and Managing Partner at Tel-Aviv-based Lool Ventures, a top-decile early-stage VC fund specializing in AI-first and Deep-tech innovation. With a track record of 14 Exits, Avichay brings a wealth of experience as both an operator and investor, leveraging his expertise to help founders scale transformative startups.
As an entrepreneur and operator, Avichay co-founded Yedda Inc., where he served as CEO before its acquisition by AOL, later becoming AOL Israel Country Manager. He also co-founded SmarTeam Corporation, a pioneering company that was acquired.
Ori Yogev
Chairman
Aluma Infrastructure Fund
Has vast experience as a CEO and chairman of numerous business companies(including Israel Railways and CEO of Bezeq Int).Since 2020,he has served as chairman of the board of the Aluma Infrastructure Fund. In the public sector ,he served as director of the Government Companies Authority, chairman of the advisory committee to the National Economic Council, and economic advisor to the Prime Minister, and head of the Budget Division at the Ministry of Finance. Also,he chaired the committee for the electricity sector reform, led the reforms in the seaports, Israel Post, Mekorot and Israel Railways
Dafna Harlev
CEO
Aviv & Co. Group
Vered Ben David
Partner & CEO
Raveh-Ravid Family Office
Vered Ben David is Partner & CEO of Raveh Ravid Family Office Ltd., where she oversees and manages clients’ assets in line with their vision, values, and long-term goals. She leads investment strategy, risk assessment, portfolio oversight, and supports families through intergenerational wealth transitions. With over 26 years of experience in Israeli and international banking and investment management, Vered brings deep expertise in global financial markets and private wealth advisory. She holds a BA in Business Administration (Finance) from The College of Management.
Asaf Iram
Managing Partner
GlenRock
Asaf is GlenRock's Managing Partner and sits on the Board of Directors of portfolio companies private and public.
From 2006 Asaf has been scouting and leading investments in GlenRock. Working closely with the portfolio companies and providing consulting to companies’ management.
Asaf holds an Executive MBA, a Ph.M in Philosophy (Magna Cum Laude), a L.L.B and a B.A. degree in Management all from the Tel Aviv University.
In addition Asaf serves as a mentor at the Tel Aviv Entrepreneurship Center and at the Startup Nation Mentorship Program.
Liran Giladi
Chairman & CEO
Brand Group
a publicly traded company specializing in infrastructure, engineering, energy, industrial manufacturing and the execution of large-scale projects in Israel and abroad.
Inbar Steiner
Managing Partner
Value Advanced Investments
Adv. Inbar Steiner is a Managing Partner at Value Advanced Investments), with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of law, investments, and private capital. She previously served as the General Counsel at Halman Aldubi Investment House.
Today, she is widely recognized as a leading figure in Israel's alternative investment and private funds industry. Mrs. Steiner specializes in private transactions and in her current role, she maintains relationships w/hundreds of funds and selectively works with several to institutional & qualified investors.
Ziv Frenkel
Head of Credit
Amitim Pension Funds
Senior finance executive with over 20 years of experience in investments and credit, including 13 years in executive roles within banking and institutional entities. Currently serves as Head of Credit at Amitim Pension Funds, managing one of the largest institutional portfolios across infrastructure, energy, real estate, and financing sectors. Holds an MBA from Tel Aviv University. Married with three daughters.
Liora Ettinger
CEO
Challenge Holdings
Liora Ettinger is the CEO of Challenge Holdings, the investment arm of the owners of Challenge Group, leading investments across public and private markets. With over 20 years of experience, she has held senior leadership roles in finance and investments. Previously, she served as CEO of Ilan Holdings and held positions at Mizrahi Bank, Giza Singer Even, and Africa Israel Investments (TASE: AFIL). Liora holds a BA (Summa Cum Laude) from Bar-Ilan University and an MBA from Tel Aviv University.
Liora is a long-distance trail runner and enjoys water sports and photography.
Ori Levanon
VP Business Development & General Counsel
Aurec Capital
Ori Levanon serves as VP Business Development and General Counsel at Aurec Capital, one of Israel’s leading and most active entrepreneurial Single Family Offices, operating across key investment markets in Israel, the U.S., Europe and China. In his role, Ori leads and advises on international transactions in real estate, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and private investments, with expertise in family office, intergenerational wealth transfer, family governance and preparing the next generation for wealth management.
Matan Pasternak
CEO
VAR Capital
Matan is the CEO of VAR Capital for the past six years.
He holds a dual Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) and Accounting, as well as an accelerated Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Commercial Law (magna cum laude), all from Tel Aviv University.
Matan is a certified attorney and CPA.
Subsequently, he held a variety of roles within hedge funds in the capital market.
Currently, He is writing his Ph.D. dissertation, titled "The Optimal Timing and Strategy for Creditors Confronting Distressed Companies in Israel," at Tel Aviv University’s Faculty of Law under the supervision of Prof. Omri Yadlin.
CPA Zvi Shif
Partner, Head of the Financial Cluster
BDO
CPA Zvi Schiff is a Partner and Head of the Banking and Finance Cluster at BDO. He has extensive experience in auditing, accounting and business consulting, SOX 404 implementation, internal auditing, and risk management, primarily across the banking, finance, and real estate sectors. Over the years, he has advised leading Israeli banking corporations, public companies, government-owned companies, and privately held businesses. Zvi holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, specializing in Accounting and Finance, and an LL.M. degree.
Oren Batsri
Partner
Fortissimo Capital
Oren Batsri is a Partner at Fortissimo Capital, where he leads investments and works closely with portfolio companies to drive growth and value creation. He brings extensive experience across capital markets, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and business management across various sectors. Batsri is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an attorney, holding a dual degree in Accounting and Law from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Avi Ortal
Founding Partner
Manor Evergreen
Dr. Ortal served as CEO of Leumi Partners until 2023 and brings over two decades of experience in the private equity industry across multiple leadership roles. Prior to joining Leumi Partners, he was a Senior Partner at Sky Fund and served as chairman and board member of several Sky portfolio companies. Before Sky, Dr. Ortal was the CEO of a U.S.-based aerospace industrial company. He holds an LLB, LLM, and SJD in law from Duke University, as well as an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and is a member of the Bar in both Israel and the State of New York.
Dor Eligula
Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer
BridgeWise
Dor Eligula, Chief Business Officer and Co-founder, BridgeWise
Dor Eligula is the CBO and Co-founder of BridgeWise. Named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, he is a serial entrepreneur with over eight years of senior management experience in business development, go-to-market strategy, and operations management in the fintech field. Dor also holds a Master of Law from Bar Ilan University.
Mody Kidon
Executive Chairman and Founder
ALTO Real Estate Funds
From Plowing Fields to Flying Fighters, Building Businesses, and Giving Back
Ret. IAF Major | Harvard AMP | Founder & Executive Chairman, ALTO Real Estate Funds, leading a$2B+ U.S. real estate portfolio.
Co-founded Gitam, growing it into one of Israel's top communications groups.
Vitania, which went public in 2015 before my exit in 2025.
Founder & Chairman of "Wrapped in Love (ICF)", supporting 539 children orphaned by October 7.
I believe in great people, teamwork, integrity, and using success to create lasting impact.
Oren Ben Ishay
Managing Director, Global Head of Markets for Israel, Global Private Banking
HSBC Private Banking
Global Head of the Israel and Diaspora Wealth Client Business, with over 25 years of leadership experience across the capital markets and international banking sectors. Throughout his career, he has held a range of senior management positions, with extensive expertise in investment banking, capital markets, and wealth management for private clients. He has broad experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families, delivering tailored financial solutions, building long-term client relationships, and demonstrating a deep understanding of clients’ investment and wealth management needs.