Speakers at Capital Summit 2026
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.
Pål Ristvedt
Partner
Lexington Partners
Pål Ristvedt is a Partner of Lexington Partners and Co-Chair of the Global Secondary Investment Committee, based in London. He has been actively involved in a large number of secondary transactions – including complex partnership portfolios, direct secondary investments, hedge fund private equity assets, institutional equity co-investments and GP-led transactions.
Mr. Ristvedt, a Norwegian national, graduated from the University of California (Berkeley) with a BS in Business Administration and from INSEAD, France with an MBA.
Mr. Ristvedt, a Norwegian national, graduated from the University of California (Berkeley) with a BS in Business Administration and from INSEAD, France with an MBA.
Hanan Friedman
President & CEO
Bank Leumi
Mr. Hanan Friedman serves as President & CEO of Leumi Group, the largest banking and financial corporation in Israel.
Friedman joined Leumi in 2014 and served as First Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel. Later on he served as Head of the Strategy, Innovation and Transformation Division.
Friedman currently serves as a Board Member of US Valley Bank, at which Leumi is the largest shareholder, and as a Board Member of Leumi Partners, Bank Leumi’s Investment Banking arm.
Friedman joined Leumi in 2014 and served as First Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel. Later on he served as Head of the Strategy, Innovation and Transformation Division.
Friedman currently serves as a Board Member of US Valley Bank, at which Leumi is the largest shareholder, and as a Board Member of Leumi Partners, Bank Leumi’s Investment Banking arm.
Amikam Ben Zvi
Chairman
EL AL
Amikam Ben-Zvi is Chairman of EL AL’s Board of Directors, a position he has held since October 2021. He brings extensive leadership experience across Israel’s business and public sectors.
Over the years, he has held senior executive and chairmanship roles, including Chairman of the Standards Institution of Israel, CEO of Schindler Nechushtan Elevators, and CEO of Amidar, the National Housing Company in Israel.
Alongside his role as Chairman of EL AL, Ben-Zvi is active in residential real estate entrepreneurship.
Ben-Zvi holds a degree in Economics and Accounting from Bar-Ilan University.
Over the years, he has held senior executive and chairmanship roles, including Chairman of the Standards Institution of Israel, CEO of Schindler Nechushtan Elevators, and CEO of Amidar, the National Housing Company in Israel.
Alongside his role as Chairman of EL AL, Ben-Zvi is active in residential real estate entrepreneurship.
Ben-Zvi holds a degree in Economics and Accounting from Bar-Ilan University.
Ofer Yannay
Founder, Controlling Shareholder & CEO
Nofar Energy
Ofer Yannay is an Israeli entrepreneur and businessman. He is the Founder, Controlling Shareholder and CEO of Nofar Energy Group.
In 2011, Yannay founded Nofar Energy, which has grown from a young Israeli company into an international renewable energy group operating across Israel, Europe and the United States. The company went public on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in 2020. Yannay leads the company’s activities in Israel and internationally, driving its expansion into new markets and business sectors.
Alongside his business activities, Yannay is the owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Club and is involved in social and philanthropic initiatives through the Yannay Foundation, which he chairs.
In 2011, Yannay founded Nofar Energy, which has grown from a young Israeli company into an international renewable energy group operating across Israel, Europe and the United States. The company went public on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in 2020. Yannay leads the company’s activities in Israel and internationally, driving its expansion into new markets and business sectors.
Alongside his business activities, Yannay is the owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Club and is involved in social and philanthropic initiatives through the Yannay Foundation, which he chairs.
Yodfat Harel Buchris
Chairperson
Fox Group
Samara Epstein Cohen
Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Market Development
BlackRock
Samara Epstein Cohen is Global Head of Market Development at BlackRock, where her work centers on market modernization and expanding access to investing — including tokenization, digital assets, and global market structure. She works with regulators and market participants across the U.S., Europe, and Asia on how new technology and existing market infrastructure fit together. She chairs SIFMA’s Digital Assets Task Force and serves on the boards of Georgetown’s Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy and UJA-Federation of New York. She began her career at Goldman Sachs and is based in NY
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.
Boaz Levy
Chairman of the Board of directors
IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries
Boaz Levy, Chairman of IAI, is an internationally recognized expert in missile and space systems, with over 35 years of experience in the defense industry. He began his career as an engineer at IAI’s MLM facility and served as Chief Engineer and Program Director of the Arrow system, leading it to operational deployment. He later led the Barak 8 program and Air Defense Systems plant. As IAI CEO (2020–2026), he led the Arrow 3 deal with Germany and the company’s wartime operations. He received Israel Defense Prizes and was chosen to light the Defense Torch on Israel’s 76th Independence Day.
Yair Kaplan
CEO
Bank of Jerusalem
Yair Kaplan is the CEO of Bank of Jerusalem. Before assuming this role, he held a range of senior positions in the banking, credit and financial services sectors, including Senior Vice President and Head of Business and Credit at CAL, CEO of Clal Finance Credit and Head of Credit at Clal Insurance Group, as well as Vice President in the Corporate Banking Division of Citi Israel.
Seffy Zinger
Chairman
Israel Securities Authority
Adv. Seffy Zinger has served as Chairman of the Israel Securities Authority since August 2023. Previously, he was a partner at Herzog Fox & Neeman, Head of Insolvency and a Diversity Committee member. From 2011–2018, he served in the Ministry of Justice’s Counseling and Legislation Department, overseeing special affairs, debt restructuring, insolvency and taxation, and led the drafting of the Insolvency and Economic Rehabilitation Law. He joined the Securitization Team, coordinated the committee on currency service providers, and advised teams on reducing cash use and wallet company tax reform.
Mark Scarsella
Senior Managing Director, Co-Head of European Investments
Blackstone Infrastructure Partners
Mark Scarsella is a Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of European Investments in Blackstone’s Infrastructure group, based in London.
Mr. Scarsella joined Blackstone in 2025 from J.P. Morgan’s Infrastructure Group, where he was a member of the Investment Committee and a Managing Director responsible for mergers and acquisitions across the Utility, Energy and Transportation sectors in Europe. He previously worked in Deutsche Bank’s European Equities division.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Adelaide.
Mr. Scarsella joined Blackstone in 2025 from J.P. Morgan’s Infrastructure Group, where he was a member of the Investment Committee and a Managing Director responsible for mergers and acquisitions across the Utility, Energy and Transportation sectors in Europe. He previously worked in Deutsche Bank’s European Equities division.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Adelaide.
Ronen Agassi
CEO
Migdal Group
Yifat Oron
SMD, Head of Blackstone Israel
Blackstone
Yifat Oron is a Partner and the Head of Blackstone Israel, the world's largest alternative asset management firm. Yifat leads Blackstone's growth and technology investments in Israel. Prior to joining Blackstone, Yifat served as the CEO of LeumiTech.
Yifat was also a General Partner at Vertex Ventures Israel. Additionally, she worked as an investment banker at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York.
Yifat served as an officer in MAFAT (Israel's Directorate of Defense Research and Development).
Yifat was also a General Partner at Vertex Ventures Israel. Additionally, she worked as an investment banker at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York.
Yifat served as an officer in MAFAT (Israel's Directorate of Defense Research and Development).
Yoram Naveh
CEO
Clal Insurance and Finance
Eitan Yochananof
CEO
Yochananof
Eitan Yohananof is a businessman, CEO, and co-owner of the Yohananof chain, and a prominent figure in Israel’s food retail sector. He rose through the ranks of the family business established by his parents, Ilana and Mordechai Yohananof, playing a key role over the years in transforming it from a wholesale-based family enterprise into a nationwide retail chain and a public company traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
As a businessman and executive, Yohananof champions an approach that combines deep insight into the retail world and the Israeli consumer with a long-term business vision. Unde
As a businessman and executive, Yohananof champions an approach that combines deep insight into the retail world and the Israeli consumer with a long-term business vision. Unde
Amit Gal
Commissioner of the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority
Israel Ministry of Finance
Amit Gal is the Commissioner of the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority at the Israel Ministry of Finance. He leads the authority responsible for supervising and regulating Israel’s insurance, pension, provident fund and financial services markets, with a focus on safeguarding the stability of supervised institutions, protecting savers, and promoting competition and financial innovation.
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.
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.
Yair Lapidot
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Yelin Lapidot
Yair Lapidot is a co-founder of Yelin Lapidot Investment House and serves as the company’s Co-CEO. In 2004, together with Dov Yelin, he founded the investment house based on an approach emphasizing professional investment management, in-depth research, and a long-term perspective.
Lapidot is a certified public accountant and holds an M.A. in Economics and Business Administration, graduating with honors, as well as an LL.B. from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the author of the book *Company Valuation*, which has been published in four editions. He has also lectured at the Hebrew University and served for 13 years as CEO of N.C., a consulting and analysis firm within the Bank Leumi Group.
Today, Yelin Lapidot is one of Israel’s leading investment houses and a prominent player in the Israeli capital market, with activities spanning investment portfolio management, provident funds, advanced study funds, and mutual funds. For 11 consecutive years, Yelin Lapidot has been recognized by the Capital Market Authority as the firm providing the highest level of service in the provident fund and advanced study fund sector.
Lapidot is a certified public accountant and holds an M.A. in Economics and Business Administration, graduating with honors, as well as an LL.B. from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the author of the book *Company Valuation*, which has been published in four editions. He has also lectured at the Hebrew University and served for 13 years as CEO of N.C., a consulting and analysis firm within the Bank Leumi Group.
Today, Yelin Lapidot is one of Israel’s leading investment houses and a prominent player in the Israeli capital market, with activities spanning investment portfolio management, provident funds, advanced study funds, and mutual funds. For 11 consecutive years, Yelin Lapidot has been recognized by the Capital Market Authority as the firm providing the highest level of service in the provident fund and advanced study fund sector.
Shlomi Fogel
co-owner
Israel Shipyards and Port
Uzi Levi
CEO
Mivne Group
Mr. Uzi Levy, Mivne Group CEO, has acquired extensive experience in his previous positions in both the private and public sectors, and has considerable background and expertise in financing, entrepreneurship, development, and management of real estate companies and projects of all types and scales.
Among Uzi Levy’s previous roles:
* CEO of Menora Mivtachim Real Estate, the real estate investment arm of the Menora Mivtachim Group.
* Vice President of Real Estate and Finance at WeWork.
Founder and CEO of “Dira Lehaskir” (Apartment for Rent), Israel’s government-owned housing and rental company.
Among Uzi Levy’s previous roles:
* CEO of Menora Mivtachim Real Estate, the real estate investment arm of the Menora Mivtachim Group.
* Vice President of Real Estate and Finance at WeWork.
Founder and CEO of “Dira Lehaskir” (Apartment for Rent), Israel’s government-owned housing and rental company.
Omer degani
Managing partner
Sphera group
He brings over 20 years of experience in the industry and previously served as Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Yelin Lapidot.
Rami Levy
Founder, Controlling Shareholder and CEO
Rami Levy Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing
Rami Levy is the founder, controlling shareholder and CEO of Rami Levy Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing. He began his business career with a small store in Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market and went on to build one of Israel’s leading retail groups. The group operates in food retail, pharmacy, telecommunications, customer clubs and real estate, and the public company has been listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange since 2007.
Natalie Refuah
General Partner
Viola Growth
Natalie is a General Partner at Viola Growth.
She joined Viola Growth as an Associate when it was first founded in 2008, eventually becoming a Principal.
She was promoted to Partner in 2016. Natalie is an experienced investment professional with a vast network and connections in the Israeli high-tech and the VC industries.
Natalie holds a special BA in Law and International Relations from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and a MBA (Summa Cum Laude) from Tel Aviv University
She joined Viola Growth as an Associate when it was first founded in 2008, eventually becoming a Principal.
She was promoted to Partner in 2016. Natalie is an experienced investment professional with a vast network and connections in the Israeli high-tech and the VC industries.
Natalie holds a special BA in Law and International Relations from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and a MBA (Summa Cum Laude) from Tel Aviv University
YOSI LEVY
Founder & Co-CEO, More Investment House
More Investment House
Mr. Levy has decades of experience in investment and portfolio management,
managing assets worth billions of shekels since 1993.
For nearly a decade, he managed the sectoral provident fund for Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) employees.
During this period, Levy was selected by TheMarker magazine as the most successful provident fund manager of 2004.
managing assets worth billions of shekels since 1993.
For nearly a decade, he managed the sectoral provident fund for Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) employees.
During this period, Levy was selected by TheMarker magazine as the most successful provident fund manager of 2004.
Elliot Chovev
Managing Director
Goldman Sachs
Elliot Chovev is a Managing Director on the Secondaries Investment Team (Vintage Strategies) within Goldman Sachs Alternatives, based in New York. Elliot leads U.S. real estate secondary investment activity and is a member of the Vintage Strategies Real Estate Investment Committee. Previously, he was a member of the Risk Management & Analytics team. Prior to that, he worked as an analyst in Technology Financial Services (TFS), where he was a member of the financial planning and analysis team. He received his BS in Finance from Yeshiva University.
Josef Avrahami
Chairman and Owner
Yossi Avrahami Civil Engineering Works Ltd
Yossi Avrahami is a businessman, real estate entrepreneur and contractor, and founder and owner of the Yossi Avrahami Group, a leading Israeli residential development and construction company. Established over 40 years ago, the Group operates nationwide, including in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Netanya and Eilat. It has built and occupied some 8,000 housing units and completed hundreds of infrastructure and development projects. Its current pipeline includes some 10,000 residential units at various planning and construction stages. Avrahami also supports community and social initiatives.
Tani Burge
Managing Director Alternatives Capital Formation
Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Tani is a managing director in Alternatives Capital Formation within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, leading infrastructure capital raising in EMEA. She joined Goldman Sachs in 2024 as a managing director.
Prior to joining the firm, Tani worked at Astatine Investment Partners (formerly Alinda Capital Partners) as a managing director serving as head of Client and Investor Solutions. In this role, she focused on the evolving needs of infrastructure investors across funds, co-investments and separately managed accounts. Tani also sat on the board of one of Astatine's portfolio companies. Prior to this, she worked as a corporate attorney at Linklaters in their Hong Kong and London offices. While in London, Tani also did a business secondment for the chairman of Linklaters where she was responsible for strategy development and implementation, client relationship management and partnership board governance.
Tani earned a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Asian Studies in Mandarin from the Australian National University. She also studied at Peking University, Beijing. Tani is a qualified lawyer in Australia and Hong Kong.
Prior to joining the firm, Tani worked at Astatine Investment Partners (formerly Alinda Capital Partners) as a managing director serving as head of Client and Investor Solutions. In this role, she focused on the evolving needs of infrastructure investors across funds, co-investments and separately managed accounts. Tani also sat on the board of one of Astatine's portfolio companies. Prior to this, she worked as a corporate attorney at Linklaters in their Hong Kong and London offices. While in London, Tani also did a business secondment for the chairman of Linklaters where she was responsible for strategy development and implementation, client relationship management and partnership board governance.
Tani earned a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Asian Studies in Mandarin from the Australian National University. She also studied at Peking University, Beijing. Tani is a qualified lawyer in Australia and Hong Kong.
Ori Keren
Chief investment officer
More Investment House
Over two decades of experience in investment management, overseeing portfolios worth tens of billions of shekels.
Responsible for managing investments across all long-term savings products at More Group.
Responsible for managing investments across all long-term savings products at More Group.
Dr. Shmuel Abramzon
Chief Economist
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.
Gilad Altshuler
Founder & Co-CEO
Altshuler Shaham
Guy Mani
CIO
Meitav
Chief Investment Officer at Meitav Provident Funds and Pension for the past eight years, with 22 years of experience in the capital markets.
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.
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.
Yossi Azarzar
CEO
Massivit
Yossi Azarzar serves as CEO of Massivit and is leading the company’s strategic focus on the defense and aerospace markets. He brings more than 30 years of experience managing and leading global operations. Previously, he served as COO of Stratasys, Global COO of Frutarom, and COO of SodaStream, and was also involved in establishing Intel’s manufacturing facilities in Kiryat Gat. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and an MBA from Ono Academic College.
Dafna Harlev
CEO
Aviv & Co. Group
Co-CEO and co-owner of Aviv Group, alongside my brother, Doron Aviv. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from Bar-Ilan University. I served as the company’s CFO for approximately 15 years and have been CEO since 2001.
Over the years, I have been involved in some of the Group’s most prominent projects, including Aviv Be’Ahimeir, Sea & Sun in Tel Aviv, Moshe Aviv Tower, Rothschild 22, Weizmann Center, Assuta Hospital in Tel Aviv, as well as rental housing and commercial developments.
We led the strategic partnership and transaction with Melisron in Aviv Yizum, culminating in the sale of our remaining stake at a company valuation of approximately NIS 1.25 billion. More recently, we completed a significant bond issuance that attracted record demand from institutional investors.
A grandmother of 14, I am also an avid sports enthusiast and enjoy walking and horseback riding.
Over the years, I have been involved in some of the Group’s most prominent projects, including Aviv Be’Ahimeir, Sea & Sun in Tel Aviv, Moshe Aviv Tower, Rothschild 22, Weizmann Center, Assuta Hospital in Tel Aviv, as well as rental housing and commercial developments.
We led the strategic partnership and transaction with Melisron in Aviv Yizum, culminating in the sale of our remaining stake at a company valuation of approximately NIS 1.25 billion. More recently, we completed a significant bond issuance that attracted record demand from institutional investors.
A grandmother of 14, I am also an avid sports enthusiast and enjoy walking and horseback riding.
Nitzan Alon
Founder and Managing Partner
Elements VC
Nitzan Alon is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Elements VC, where he leads investments and provides strategic guidance to Israeli startups in the energy, infrastructure and climate sectors. He also serves as Chairman of Matrix Defense and as a director of several other companies. Maj. Gen. (res.) Alon brings decades of experience in risk management, strategy, command and leadership. He served in the Israel Defense Forces for 35 years and retired with the rank of Major General after holding key positions, including Head of the Operations Directorate, Commander of the Central Command and Commander of Sayeret Matkal. He holds a BSc in Physics and Materials Engineering from the Technion and is a graduate of the Cyber and Information Systems program at the National Defense University.
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
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
Shay Aharonovich
Director of the Israel Tax Authority
Israel Ministry of Finance
Adv. Shay Aharonovich is the Director of the Israel Tax Authority. He joined the Authority in 2001 and has held a range of professional and senior management positions, including Deputy Director, before being appointed to lead the organization. In his current role, he is responsible for managing Israel’s tax collection system, implementing tax policy, combating the shadow economy and improving public services.
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.
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.
Clara Zwergel
Head of Real Estate Sector | Corporate Division at Bank Hapoalim
Bank Hapoalim
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.
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.
Vered Ben David
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.
Kobi Shalom
Senior Partner
Sky Fund
Kobi Shalom has over 20 years of experience in private investments. Prior to joining SKY in 2024, he served as CEO of Poalim Equity, the investment arm of Bank Hapoalim.
Previously, he served as Senior Vice President at Clal Insurance, where he oversaw the company’s credit, real estate, alternative investments, and private investments activities. Earlier in his career, he served as CEO of Africa Israel Properties (Israel) and as a senior advisor in several government roles.
Kobi holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an LL.B. in Law from Reichman University.
Previously, he served as Senior Vice President at Clal Insurance, where he oversaw the company’s credit, real estate, alternative investments, and private investments activities. Earlier in his career, he served as CEO of Africa Israel Properties (Israel) and as a senior advisor in several government roles.
Kobi holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an LL.B. in Law from Reichman University.
Zvi shechterman
General Mnager, CPA, CEO
Israel Shipyards Industries
CEO of Israel Shipyards Industries, leading the Group’s operations across the shipping, port, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. In this role, he oversees the shipyard’s military vessel construction activities, the operation of the private port, the construction materials segment, including the import of cement and other building materials, as well as the operation of the Group’s merchant fleet and its activities in grain and gas infrastructure.
He brings more than 20 years of senior management
He brings more than 20 years of senior management
Erez Soffer, CPA
Chairman & CEO
BDO
Erez Soffer, CPA, is Chairman & CEO and Managing Partner of BDO Israel. He has extensive experience in consulting and accounting services, specializing in banking, finance, healthcare and non-profit organizations. Throughout his career, he has advised the majority of Israel’s banks on audit, accounting advisory and risk management, and has participated in dozens of capital market offerings in Israel, the United States and the United Kingdom. Soffer holds a BA in Accounting and Economics from Ben-Gurion University and an MBA in Finance from Tel Aviv University.
Doron Sapir
Chairman
BlackEdge
Extensive executive experience spanning many years as CEO of leading companies in the Israeli market, including Migdal Insurance, CAL – Israel Credit Cards, Taldor, and ISS.
A certified public accountant, he holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Economics and Accounting.
He currently serves as Active Chairman and Partner at the publicly traded BlackEdge, the international company GateHub, and Take Car.
A certified public accountant, he holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Economics and Accounting.
He currently serves as Active Chairman and Partner at the publicly traded BlackEdge, the international company GateHub, and Take Car.
Michael Benvolgyi
CEO
Harel Finance
CEO of Harel Finances for the past year, with over 20 years of experience in key roles within the capital market. Prior to his current position, he served as Chief Investment Officer and CEO of the company’s portfolio management division. In his previous roles, he served as VP of Investments at Psagot Securities, where he actively managed over 60 billion NIS in corporate pension funds, investment portfolios, and hedge funds. Before that, he served as a bond investment manager at Clal for approximately five years.
Haggai Schreiber
CIO
Phoenix Financial
Haggai is the CEO of Phoenix Capital Partners, leading one of Israel’s most sophisticated investment platforms across public markets, alternatives, and long-term savings. He has held several senior leadership roles within Phoenix Financial, including Head of Long-Term Savings and Head of Nostro, playing a central role in shaping the group’s investment strategy, processes, and performance. Haggai holds an M.Sc. in Management Science and a B.A. in Economics from Tel Aviv University and brings extensive experience in investment leadership, portfolio management, and financial markets.
Ohad Greenfeld
Owner of a Swiss Multi Family Office
Alere Syon
Ohad Greenfeld is a private banker and wealth management expert. He is the co-founder and controlling shareholder of Alere Syon Wealth, a regulated Swiss multi-family office serving international families and 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
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
Michal Mor
CEO and Founder
SMARTSHOOTER
Michal Mor is the CEO and Co-Founder of SMARTSHOOTER, an Israeli defense technology company that develops and manufactures advanced fire-control systems for small arms. The company’s technology significantly improves the probability of hitting stationary and moving ground and aerial targets, day and night, including drones. Mor previously worked at Rafael, where she led research and development teams in the missile division. In 2011, she co-founded SMARTSHOOTER with Avshalom Ehrlich, who serves as CTO. The company is headquartered in Yagur and operates subsidiaries in the United States, Europe and Australia. In March 2026, SMARTSHOOTER completed an initial public offering on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, raising approximately NIS 200 million at a valuation of approximately NIS 900 million. Mor holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Psychology, specializing in human factors engineering.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Yaki Noyman
Renewable Energy Entrepreneur, Former CEO of Doral Energy
I am an entrepreneur and executive with more than two decades of leadership experience in Israel's renewable energy industry. As Doral Energy's first employee and later its first Chief Executive Officer, I led the company's growth from an early-stage venture into one of Israel's leading renewable energy companies. During my tenure, I oversaw Doral's initial public offering on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in 2020, drove its international expansion, and established its large-scale U.S. operations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gil Feldman
CFO
EL AL
Gil Feldman, CPA
Gil Feldman is a senior executive with broad experience in financial management, budgeting, and investments. Since the end of 2025, he has served as Chief Financial Officer at EL AL Israel Airlines.
At the same time, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Borenstein, a U.S.-based catering company that provides kosher meals to airlines, and as a board member of two EL AL subsidiaries: Tamam, which supplies kosher meals to airlines in Israel, and Sundor.
Prior to his appointment as CFO, he served as Head of the Economics and Budget Division at EL AL from 2020 onward.
Gil Feldman is a senior executive with broad experience in financial management, budgeting, and investments. Since the end of 2025, he has served as Chief Financial Officer at EL AL Israel Airlines.
At the same time, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Borenstein, a U.S.-based catering company that provides kosher meals to airlines, and as a board member of two EL AL subsidiaries: Tamam, which supplies kosher meals to airlines in Israel, and Sundor.
Prior to his appointment as CFO, he served as Head of the Economics and Budget Division at EL AL from 2020 onward.
Ron Miller
CFO
Afcon Group
Married with three children and based in Hod Hasharon, he has been with Afcon Group for approximately six years, serving as CFO for the past three years. Prior to joining Afcon, he spent six years at Shikun & Binui, where he served as Corporate Controller of the publicly traded company and Finance Manager of the Concessions Division.
He played a key role in leading a strategic transformation of Afcon Group’s business mix, contributing to improved financial performance and an increase in the company’s market value from approximately NIS 450 million to NIS 3 billion.
He has extensive experience in equity and debt raising, investor relations, developing transparent financial models for the investment community, project pricing, budgeting, and annual work plans.
He played a key role in leading a strategic transformation of Afcon Group’s business mix, contributing to improved financial performance and an increase in the company’s market value from approximately NIS 450 million to NIS 3 billion.
He has extensive experience in equity and debt raising, investor relations, developing transparent financial models for the investment community, project pricing, budgeting, and annual work plans.
Noam Inbar
General Partner
Viola Fintech
Noam Inbar is a General Partner at Viola Fintech, investing in fintech, insurtech, regtech, and proptech across the US, Europe, and Israel. Over the past decade as a senior operator and investor, she has built, transforned, and scaled tech ventures across multiple industries. Prior to Viola, Noam founded an early-stage fintech fund with The Phoenix and held leadership roles at PayPal, Forter, Zooz, Oracle, and Orbia, focusing on GTM and strategy. She is passionate about leveraging her operational background to partner with founders reinventing global financial services.
Itay Vaknin
CFO
Mivne
A certified public accountant, he has served as the Group’s Chief Financial Officer since 2024. Previously, he served as Deputy CEO and CFO of Aviv Real Estate Group and Aviv Yizum.
He has over a decade of experience in senior financial management roles within the real estate industry.
He holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting from the College of Management Academic Studies.
He has over a decade of experience in senior financial management roles within the real estate industry.
He holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting from the College of Management Academic Studies.
Minal Patel
Global Head of Infrastructure
Schroders
Minal Patel is Schroders Capital’s Global Head of Infrastructure and leads Schroders Greencoat. She oversees investment strategy, product development, fundraising and business growth, and chairs its Management, Risk Management and Capital Committees. Minal is also a member of Schroders Capital’s Global Investment and Executive Committees. With over 20 years’ experience across power and renewables, she previously held senior roles at Foresight Group, RBS and MUFG. Minal holds a BSc in Mathematics and Economics and is a Chartered Accountant (ACA).
Nevo Brenner
CFO
Matrix
Nevo Brenner serves as Matrix Chief Financial Officer since June 2022.
Before joining Matrix, Nevo served in key financial roles in leading Israeli companies - CFO at Energix Renewable Energies LTD (2019-2022), VP Finance & Chief Accountant at the Israel Aerospace Industries LTD (2013-2019), Chief Accountant at Bezeq – the Israel Telecommunication Corp LTD (2011-2013). Prior to that, he served as a senior member at the Department of Corporation Finance, Israel Securities Authority. Nevo is a CPA (IL) and holds MBA in Finance and Accounting and bachelor’s degree in Economics & Accounting.
Before joining Matrix, Nevo served in key financial roles in leading Israeli companies - CFO at Energix Renewable Energies LTD (2019-2022), VP Finance & Chief Accountant at the Israel Aerospace Industries LTD (2013-2019), Chief Accountant at Bezeq – the Israel Telecommunication Corp LTD (2011-2013). Prior to that, he served as a senior member at the Department of Corporation Finance, Israel Securities Authority. Nevo is a CPA (IL) and holds MBA in Finance and Accounting and bachelor’s degree in Economics & Accounting.
Zvi Shif, CPA
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yaniv Cohen
Managing Partner
Arkin Equity
With 25 years of experience in investment management and financial analysis, he served as Head of Investment Management at Phoenix, Head of Proprietary Investments at Phoenix, and Head of Israeli Equities at Clal Insurance.
He holds a degree in Economics and Management and an MBA with a specialization in Finance, graduating with honors from Tel Aviv University.
He holds a degree in Economics and Management and an MBA with a specialization in Finance, graduating with honors from Tel Aviv University.
Sagive Greenspan
CEO
Priority
Sagiv joined Priority following a diverse and extensive management career in the telecommunications and financial technology (Fintech) sectors. He began his professional career in software development and went on to hold various development and team management positions.
For more than a decade, he held a series of senior management roles at Amdocs, including positions at the company’s U.S. offices. Prior to joining Priority, he served as CEO of Finastra Israel and was responsible for the company’s global interbank payments business.
Sagiv is married and a father of three. In his spare time, he is a passionate music enthusiast and a member of a rock band, where he plays several instruments. He is also a beekeeper and enjoys skiing and hiking in Israel and around the world.
For more than a decade, he held a series of senior management roles at Amdocs, including positions at the company’s U.S. offices. Prior to joining Priority, he served as CEO of Finastra Israel and was responsible for the company’s global interbank payments business.
Sagiv is married and a father of three. In his spare time, he is a passionate music enthusiast and a member of a rock band, where he plays several instruments. He is also a beekeeper and enjoys skiing and hiking in Israel and around the world.
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.
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.
Liora is a long-distance trail runner and enjoys water sports and photography.
Adi Zaltzman
Head of the Capital Market’s practice
Shibolet & Co.
Adi Zaltzman, Head of the Corporate and Capital Markets Practice at Shibolet.
Adi has approximately 30 years of experience advising corporations, shareholders, and boards of directors on mergers and acquisitions, takeovers, control contests, public offerings, and equity and debt offerings.
He also advises companies, controlling shareholders, investors, and financial institutions on complex corporate and capital markets matters, including transactions involving public companies and matters of corporate governance.
Adi has approximately 30 years of experience advising corporations, shareholders, and boards of directors on mergers and acquisitions, takeovers, control contests, public offerings, and equity and debt offerings.
He also advises companies, controlling shareholders, investors, and financial institutions on complex corporate and capital markets matters, including transactions involving public companies and matters of corporate governance.
Lior Farber
CEO
Shamir Energy
Moshe (Mushak) Lifshitz
Partner - Head of Europe and Israel
Pantheon
Partner, Head of Europe and Israel in Pantheon’s Client Solutions Team, working with pension funds, insurers, and other investors on their Private Markets portfolios.
Pantheon has been investing in private markets since 1982, in Private Equity, Infrastructure and Private Credit, focusing on secondary strategies.
Prior to joining Pantheon, Mushak worked at Amitim (Israel senior pension funds), where he was in charge of the private equity portfolio. Prior to Amitim, he spent five years at Itzhak Swary and co.
Pantheon has been investing in private markets since 1982, in Private Equity, Infrastructure and Private Credit, focusing on secondary strategies.
Prior to joining Pantheon, Mushak worked at Amitim (Israel senior pension funds), where he was in charge of the private equity portfolio. Prior to Amitim, he spent five years at Itzhak Swary and co.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tal Basechess
Chairman of the Board
Noga
Ilan Tzioni
Deputy Director of the Corporations Department
Israel Securities Authority
Fridah Abbas Youssef
Head of Real Estate, Corporate Finance Department, Israel Securities Authority
Israel Securities Authority
I am responsible for the real estate sector within the Corporations Department of the Israel Securities Authority, where I coordinate the professional oversight of public companies operating in the development and income-producing real estate sectors. As part of my role, I address reporting and disclosure matters, prospectuses, and market developments; handle complex issues; and identify broader issues with implications for the sector. In addition, I am involved in formulating professional positions, disclosure requirements, and guidelines, as well as addressing accounting and economic matters.
Adi Nov
CEO
בססח
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Liat Maidler
Partner
GNY
For nearly two decades, I have advised leading global financial institutions on Israeli financial regulation. A former Israel Securities Authority lawyer involved in major capital-markets reforms, I combine first-hand regulatory insight with private-practice experience to help clients navigate emerging regulation, innovation and complex transactions.
Yonatan Puterman
Partner, Head of Equity
Coller Capital
Yonatan is a Partner and Head of Equity at Coller EQT. He is responsible for the growth and development of equity secondaries, beyond his day-to-day origination activity.
Prior to joining Coller Capital in 2012, Yonatan spent four years as a corporate attorney at Gornitzky & Co in Tel Aviv where he specialised in executing M&A deals.
Yonatan holds an LLB in Law, distinction, a BA in Economics from Tel Aviv University, and an MBA from London Business School.
Prior to joining Coller Capital in 2012, Yonatan spent four years as a corporate attorney at Gornitzky & Co in Tel Aviv where he specialised in executing M&A deals.
Yonatan holds an LLB in Law, distinction, a BA in Economics from Tel Aviv University, and an MBA from London Business School.
Eli Touboul
Senior Deputy to the Director General at Capital Markets, Insurance and Savings Authority
Capital Markets Insurance and Savings Authority
Tal Kelman
Head of Strategy and Defense
Protego Ventures
Tal Kelman brings over 30 years of leadership and technical expertise to Protego Ventures. He formerly served as head of strategy and the Iran Directorate at the IDF’s Strategic Planning and Cooperation Directorate (J5), head of the Strategic Division, and Air Force Chief of Staff. During his military career, he commanded elite air bases, established the F-16I squadron, and led the IAF Flight Academy. An accomplished F-35I pilot with over 5,500 flight hours, he shaped the IDF’s long-term strategy and strengthened international defense partnerships. Tal is also a senior fellow at FDD.
Dr. Zvi Gabbay
Partner in the Capital Markets and Regulation Practice
Dr. Zvi Gabay is a partner in Shibolet’s Capital Markets and Regulation Practice. With over 25 years of experience, Zvi advises leading public companies and financial institutions on securities law, financial regulation, corporate governance, compliance, and enforcement. He chairs ACC Israel’s Compliance Forum. His previous roles include serving as a member of the Israel Securities Authority’s executive management and Director of Enforcement; prosecutor in the Tel Aviv District Attorney’s Office; and attorney at an international law firm in New York.
Itay Goren
Founder & CEO
Buligo Capital
Itay Goren is Co-Founder and CEO of Buligo Capital, leading strategic planning, investment analysis, business development and fundraising. He has extensive experience in sourcing, negotiating, structuring and financing private equity real estate transactions.
Prior to founding Buligo Capital, he spent more than 11 years at a leading Israeli investment firm, investing hundreds of millions of dollars in equity on behalf of institutional and high-net-worth investors.
He graduated magna cum laude from Tel Aviv University with degrees in Economics and Law and holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He also served as a Major in the Israel Defense Forces.
Prior to founding Buligo Capital, he spent more than 11 years at a leading Israeli investment firm, investing hundreds of millions of dollars in equity on behalf of institutional and high-net-worth investors.
He graduated magna cum laude from Tel Aviv University with degrees in Economics and Law and holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He also served as a Major in the Israel Defense Forces.
Tal Levy
Founder & CEO
ORYX
Tal Levy is the Founder and CEO of ORYX. He has more than 15 years of capital markets experience, including in-depth analytical research across multiple sectors, leading debt transactions and managing ongoing relationships with institutional investors.
During his career, he was responsible for managing a portfolio of public companies, shaping investment theses and leading strategic decision-making processes. Prior to founding ORYX, he served as Head of Research at Hellman-Aldubi.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Relations from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and an MBA with a specialization in Finance from Tel Aviv University.
During his career, he was responsible for managing a portfolio of public companies, shaping investment theses and leading strategic decision-making processes. Prior to founding ORYX, he served as Head of Research at Hellman-Aldubi.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Relations from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and an MBA with a specialization in Finance from Tel Aviv University.
Elad Benbaji
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Blink Fintech
Elad Benbaji is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Blink, an Israeli fintech company and a licensed member of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Blink was founded with the goal of making capital market investing accessible to a broader audience, enabling people to start investing with small amounts, with no minimum deposit, commission-free trading, and access to fractional shares.
Prior to founding Blink, Elad served for more than a decade as CEO of Excellence Brokerage and Investment Services. Earlier in his career, he worked at the Israel Competition Authority.
Prior to founding Blink, Elad served for more than a decade as CEO of Excellence Brokerage and Investment Services. Earlier in his career, he worked at the Israel Competition Authority.
Ilan Raviv
Chief Executive Officer
Meitav Investment House
Chief Executive Officer of Meitav Investment House Ltd. since 2010.
previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Ubank from 2005 to 2010.
previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Ubank from 2005 to 2010.
Gilad Shany
Managing Partner
ION Crossover Partners
Gilad is Managing Partner and Co-Founder of ION Crossover Partners (ICP). Prior to ICP, Gilad spent a decade investing in innovative growth companies in public and private markets with Baron Capital (New York) and more recently with Magma Venture Partners (Tel Aviv). Gilad sourced and led investments in 40+ companies that totaled over $1.5bn. Examples include Tesla Inc., Mobileye NV, Iridium Communications Inc., Varonis Systems Inc., and more. Gilad graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tel Aviv University with a B.S. in Physics, Astronomy and Philosophy and with Honors from the Wharton School with an M.B.A.
Yonatan Rom
CEO
Givon Defense
Founder and CEO of Givon Defense, with 30 years of experience in special operations and command of elite military units.
Former Commander of Sayeret Matkal, Israel’s national-level special mission unit, and the Egoz unit.
Established and led the IDF’s Unit 8200 Offensive Cyber Wing.
Former Commander of Sayeret Matkal, Israel’s national-level special mission unit, and the Egoz unit.
Established and led the IDF’s Unit 8200 Offensive Cyber Wing.
Edo Blecher
CEO of Reality Growth
Reality Group
CPA Edo Belcher is a Partner at the Reality Group and CEO of Reality Growth. Edo has been with the Reality Group for nearly a decade and most recently served as the Group’s CFO. He now leads the Group’s business development and capital raising activities and heads its GP Stakes platform, focused on investments in leading real estate fund managers across the U.S. and Europe. Edo has extensive experience in alternative investments, finance, and real estate. He holds a B.A. in Economics and Accounting from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and an MBA from Tel Aviv University.
Ido Birman
Co-CEO
Phoenix Capital
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.
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.
Eran Golan
CEO
Mimun Yashir
Eran Golan has over 30 years of experience in the credit, finance, and automotive sectors.
Eran joined Mimun Yashir in 2017 as VP of Business Development and Credit; he was subsequently appointed Deputy CEO and CEO of 'Mimun Yashir Real Estate and Mortgages.' He assumed the role of CEO of Mimun Yashir in 2024.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the College of Management and a Master’s degree in Management from Boston University.
Prior to joining the company, he served as CEO of the automotive finance company Pama, managed the Suzuki Israel division, and served as CEO of Shlomo-CAL and VP of Marketing and Sales at Elbar.
In his role, he has advanced key areas central to the organization's business strategy, including the implementation of AI-based technological infrastructure for customer credit origination, alongside oversight of the company's risk management policy.
Eran joined Mimun Yashir in 2017 as VP of Business Development and Credit; he was subsequently appointed Deputy CEO and CEO of 'Mimun Yashir Real Estate and Mortgages.' He assumed the role of CEO of Mimun Yashir in 2024.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the College of Management and a Master’s degree in Management from Boston University.
Prior to joining the company, he served as CEO of the automotive finance company Pama, managed the Suzuki Israel division, and served as CEO of Shlomo-CAL and VP of Marketing and Sales at Elbar.
In his role, he has advanced key areas central to the organization's business strategy, including the implementation of AI-based technological infrastructure for customer credit origination, alongside oversight of the company's risk management policy.
Nissan Dar
CEO
UYI Capital
Nissan Dar, CEO and founder of UYI Capital, is an investment banker and deal maker with over 20 years of experience in capital raising, M&A and project finance. He advises companies, funds and institutional investors in Israel and abroad, with expertise in infrastructure, energy and real estate.
He previously led the Finance and Infrastructure team at EY Israel, held senior leadership roles at John Deere’s U.S. headquarters, and served as CEO of IPM and Bnext.
Nissan holds law and economics degrees from Tel Aviv University and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
He previously led the Finance and Infrastructure team at EY Israel, held senior leadership roles at John Deere’s U.S. headquarters, and served as CEO of IPM and Bnext.
Nissan holds law and economics degrees from Tel Aviv University and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
Gery Lasky
Visa country manager for Israel
Even before managing Visa in Israel, Gery was an Experienced Deputy Vice President with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Skilled in Marketing Management, Negotiation, Customer Service, Sales, and E-commerce. Strong sales professional with a Executive MBA focused in Business Administration and Management, General from Tel Aviv University. His former positions included SVP for Digital Payments and Credit Cards division in Ha'Poalim bank and VP and Deputy VP for a variety of marketing and sales positions in CAL (ICC).
Jacob Orbach
Chairman
GSE Capital Ltd
Currently the chairman of Giza Singer Even Capital and founding partner of the debt funds managed by the group.
Previously served as Deputy CEO of Bank Hapoalim and as the bank’s Chief Internal Auditor and in his last position there as Head of the Corporate Division where he managed the largest credit portfolio in the Israeli economy and led substantial and complex transactions.
Previously served as Deputy CEO of Bank Hapoalim and as the bank’s Chief Internal Auditor and in his last position there as Head of the Corporate Division where he managed the largest credit portfolio in the Israeli economy and led substantial and complex transactions.
Hadas Gelander, Ph.D., CPA
Valuation and Financial Advisory Expert
Prof. Hadas Gelander, Ph.D., CPA, is an expert in business valuation, financial advisory, and economic dispute resolution, with extensive experience advising companies on complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, and providing expert opinions. Formerly Managing Partner at EY Israel, she led the Valuation, Business Modeling, Executive Compensation, and Economic Litigation Department. She is a director of public companies and a senior lecturer in accounting and finance, and has acted as a court-appointed expert, mediator, and expert witness.
Michael Kalman
CFO
Padagis International
Michael Kalman, CFO of Padagis Israel, part of a global pharma company. Leads the company's international growth outside the US: business development, market entry, and M&A. He led the implementation of SAP and financial systems, and heads the finance-process innovation group in the CFO forum. He drives Finance Transformation and the adoption of AI, and serves on the advisory board of Blueskai. Connects people, systems, processes and business, and mentors finance leaders using coaching and NLP tools. Over his career he has held finance roles at Intel, PwC, Ericsson and Perrigo.