Experience

SaliCrop

• Israel
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Drawing upon my robust management skills, I have demonstrated an exceptional ability to navigate complex business landscapes, identify strategic opportunities, and effectively scale operations to capture global markets. Through strategic planning, astute decision-making, and meticulous execution, I have consistently led organizations toward exponential growth and international expansion. Drawing upon my robust management skills, I have demonstrated an exceptional ability to navigate complex business landscapes, identify strategic opportunities, and effectively scale operations to capture global markets. Through strategic planning, astute decision-making, and meticulous execution, I have consistently led organizations toward exponential growth and international expansion.



Modern Agriculture Foundation

• Israel
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  As a board member of The Modern Agriculture Foundation, I am privileged to contribute to the advancement of the plant-based ecosystem. This non-profit organization is dedicated to fostering research, entrepreneurship, and commercial-scale manufacturing within the field of Alternative Protein. Through my involvement, I actively support initiatives that drive innovation, sustainability, and positive impact on global food systems. Together with the foundation, I strive to promote a plant-based… Show more As a board member of The Modern Agriculture Foundation, I am privileged to contribute to the advancement of the plant-based ecosystem. This non-profit organization is dedicated to fostering research, entrepreneurship, and commercial-scale manufacturing within the field of Alternative Protein. Through my involvement, I actively support initiatives that drive innovation, sustainability, and positive impact on global food systems. Together with the foundation, I strive to promote a plant-based future that offers healthier, more environmentally-friendly alternatives to traditional protein sources. Show less As a board member of The Modern Agriculture Foundation, I am privileged to contribute to the advancement of the plant-based ecosystem. This non-profit organization is dedicated to fostering research, entrepreneurship, and commercial-scale manufacturing within the field of Alternative Protein. Through my involvement, I actively support initiatives that drive innovation, sustainability, and positive impact on global food systems. Together with the foundation, I strive to promote a plant-based… Show more As a board member of The Modern Agriculture Foundation, I am privileged to contribute to the advancement of the plant-based ecosystem. This non-profit organization is dedicated to fostering research, entrepreneurship, and commercial-scale manufacturing within the field of Alternative Protein. Through my involvement, I actively support initiatives that drive innovation, sustainability, and positive impact on global food systems. Together with the foundation, I strive to promote a plant-based future that offers healthier, more environmentally-friendly alternatives to traditional protein sources. Show less



WMN

• Retail Art Supplies

• Co-Founder

  • Nov 2018 - Jan 2022

  WMN is a vibrant and dynamic community platform established in 2015 with a mission to empower female tech entrepreneurs. Our membership base of over 250 female founders spans various industries, including fintech, cybersecurity, e-commerce, voice recognition, mobile navigation, and food tech. At WMN, we provide a collaborative and supportive environment where female founders can elevate their ventures to new heights. Recognizing the unique challenges that female entrepreneurs face, WMN… Show more WMN is a vibrant and dynamic community platform established in 2015 with a mission to empower female tech entrepreneurs. Our membership base of over 250 female founders spans various industries, including fintech, cybersecurity, e-commerce, voice recognition, mobile navigation, and food tech. At WMN, we provide a collaborative and supportive environment where female founders can elevate their ventures to new heights. Recognizing the unique challenges that female entrepreneurs face, WMN works tirelessly to bridge the gap and provide essential resources. Our offerings include co-working spaces, customized workshops, access to top-notch mentors, and strategic partnerships. We understand the significant barriers that hinder female entrepreneurs' growth, and our network equips them with effective tools and resources to overcome these challenges. Show less WMN is a vibrant and dynamic community platform established in 2015 with a mission to empower female tech entrepreneurs. Our membership base of over 250 female founders spans various industries, including fintech, cybersecurity, e-commerce, voice recognition, mobile navigation, and food tech. At WMN, we provide a collaborative and supportive environment where female founders can elevate their ventures to new heights. Recognizing the unique challenges that female entrepreneurs face, WMN… Show more WMN is a vibrant and dynamic community platform established in 2015 with a mission to empower female tech entrepreneurs. Our membership base of over 250 female founders spans various industries, including fintech, cybersecurity, e-commerce, voice recognition, mobile navigation, and food tech. At WMN, we provide a collaborative and supportive environment where female founders can elevate their ventures to new heights. Recognizing the unique challenges that female entrepreneurs face, WMN works tirelessly to bridge the gap and provide essential resources. Our offerings include co-working spaces, customized workshops, access to top-notch mentors, and strategic partnerships. We understand the significant barriers that hinder female entrepreneurs' growth, and our network equips them with effective tools and resources to overcome these challenges. Show less



The ACT Hub

• Co-Founder

  • May 2019 - Sep 2021

  ​ACT food-tech innovation hub serves as a valuable resource for innovative early-stage food startups seeking to disrupt and transform the food industry. Provided practical assistance to innovative early-stage food startups at ACT food-tech innovation hub. Supported food startup founders in achieving their business objectives, focusing on areas such as brand development, governance, and finance expertise. Utilized the fully-equipped test kitchen facilities to aid startups in product… Show more ​ACT food-tech innovation hub serves as a valuable resource for innovative early-stage food startups seeking to disrupt and transform the food industry. Provided practical assistance to innovative early-stage food startups at ACT food-tech innovation hub. Supported food startup founders in achieving their business objectives, focusing on areas such as brand development, governance, and finance expertise. Utilized the fully-equipped test kitchen facilities to aid startups in product development and testing. Established strong partnerships with key distributors and co-packers to facilitate market entry for startups' products. Played a key role in identifying and providing access to funding opportunities to fuel the growth and success of food startups. Contributed to the transformation and disruption of the food industry through the support and resources provided by ACT food-tech innovation hub. Show less ​ACT food-tech innovation hub serves as a valuable resource for innovative early-stage food startups seeking to disrupt and transform the food industry. Provided practical assistance to innovative early-stage food startups at ACT food-tech innovation hub. Supported food startup founders in achieving their business objectives, focusing on areas such as brand development, governance, and finance expertise. Utilized the fully-equipped test kitchen facilities to aid startups in product… Show more ​ACT food-tech innovation hub serves as a valuable resource for innovative early-stage food startups seeking to disrupt and transform the food industry. Provided practical assistance to innovative early-stage food startups at ACT food-tech innovation hub. Supported food startup founders in achieving their business objectives, focusing on areas such as brand development, governance, and finance expertise. Utilized the fully-equipped test kitchen facilities to aid startups in product development and testing. Established strong partnerships with key distributors and co-packers to facilitate market entry for startups' products. Played a key role in identifying and providing access to funding opportunities to fuel the growth and success of food startups. Contributed to the transformation and disruption of the food industry through the support and resources provided by ACT food-tech innovation hub. Show less



Israel Initiative 2020

• Executive Director Foodtech Israel Innovation Community

  • Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

  The Foodtech Knowledge Community is an initiative by Israel Initiative (ii2020) supported by the the Ministry of Economy to lead Israel as a global pioneer in Foodtech. The goal of the Foodtech Knowledge Community is to educate, promote and incorporate different perspectives by involving interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary participants such as policy makers, researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, local and international food companies, both corporations and SMEs, academia and… Show more The Foodtech Knowledge Community is an initiative by Israel Initiative (ii2020) supported by the the Ministry of Economy to lead Israel as a global pioneer in Foodtech. The goal of the Foodtech Knowledge Community is to educate, promote and incorporate different perspectives by involving interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary participants such as policy makers, researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, local and international food companies, both corporations and SMEs, academia and research institutions, food institutions, students and graduates of food& agriculture. Responsibilities: - Identify key trends and insights in user needs through qualitative and quantitative feedback and communicate those insights to stakeholders, with a focus on improving the foodtech ecosystem in Israel. - Connecting, merging and leading the startups to grow and establish in the market. - Resolve member issues with professionalism and patience - Devise and execute local marketing strategies to generate new leads from multinational investor and corporations in Foodtech. - Managing community initiatives like events, tour, workshops focused on Foodtech to develop NEW member relationships. Show less The Foodtech Knowledge Community is an initiative by Israel Initiative (ii2020) supported by the the Ministry of Economy to lead Israel as a global pioneer in Foodtech. The goal of the Foodtech Knowledge Community is to educate, promote and incorporate different perspectives by involving interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary participants such as policy makers, researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, local and international food companies, both corporations and SMEs, academia and… Show more The Foodtech Knowledge Community is an initiative by Israel Initiative (ii2020) supported by the the Ministry of Economy to lead Israel as a global pioneer in Foodtech. The goal of the Foodtech Knowledge Community is to educate, promote and incorporate different perspectives by involving interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary participants such as policy makers, researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, local and international food companies, both corporations and SMEs, academia and research institutions, food institutions, students and graduates of food& agriculture. Responsibilities: - Identify key trends and insights in user needs through qualitative and quantitative feedback and communicate those insights to stakeholders, with a focus on improving the foodtech ecosystem in Israel. - Connecting, merging and leading the startups to grow and establish in the market. - Resolve member issues with professionalism and patience - Devise and execute local marketing strategies to generate new leads from multinational investor and corporations in Foodtech. - Managing community initiatives like events, tour, workshops focused on Foodtech to develop NEW member relationships. Show less



SOSA

• United Arab Emirates
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Value Creation

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2018

  As a member of SOSA's team, I was responsible for developing long-lasting relationships with our partners and members to create business opportunities that lead to positive and effective outcomes. This involves engaging with the Israeli ecosystem and taking the lead in initiating events, seminars, and workshops to raise awareness of SOSA's objectives. My role also included linking entrepreneurs with a range of local and national business support as well as relevant investors. In… Show more As a member of SOSA's team, I was responsible for developing long-lasting relationships with our partners and members to create business opportunities that lead to positive and effective outcomes. This involves engaging with the Israeli ecosystem and taking the lead in initiating events, seminars, and workshops to raise awareness of SOSA's objectives. My role also included linking entrepreneurs with a range of local and national business support as well as relevant investors. In addition, I was responsible for developing the account plan and overall account strategy with multinational corporations and investors. This involves working collaboratively to match the customer's needs and expectations from their innovation strategy in Israel, ensurig the coordinated execution of customer positions through events, one-on-one meetings, seminars, and more. As part of the process, I build a joint business/value plan and deliver key business reviews that address the customer's long-term goals. Show less As a member of SOSA's team, I was responsible for developing long-lasting relationships with our partners and members to create business opportunities that lead to positive and effective outcomes. This involves engaging with the Israeli ecosystem and taking the lead in initiating events, seminars, and workshops to raise awareness of SOSA's objectives. My role also included linking entrepreneurs with a range of local and national business support as well as relevant investors. In… Show more As a member of SOSA's team, I was responsible for developing long-lasting relationships with our partners and members to create business opportunities that lead to positive and effective outcomes. This involves engaging with the Israeli ecosystem and taking the lead in initiating events, seminars, and workshops to raise awareness of SOSA's objectives. My role also included linking entrepreneurs with a range of local and national business support as well as relevant investors. In addition, I was responsible for developing the account plan and overall account strategy with multinational corporations and investors. This involves working collaboratively to match the customer's needs and expectations from their innovation strategy in Israel, ensurig the coordinated execution of customer positions through events, one-on-one meetings, seminars, and more. As part of the process, I build a joint business/value plan and deliver key business reviews that address the customer's long-term goals. Show less



Brooks-Keret - Financial Management

• Israel
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP Business Development

  • Sep 2009 - Jan 2016

  Taking a proactive role in managing the finances of both new and existing clients. Engaging in business development activities to identify and research potential opportunities with new and existing clients. Devising strategies to address complex challenges that may arise. Assisting in the management and successful delivery of large-scale projects for multinational clients, while also helping to establish their financial framework within Israel. Taking a proactive role in managing the finances of both new and existing clients. Engaging in business development activities to identify and research potential opportunities with new and existing clients. Devising strategies to address complex challenges that may arise. Assisting in the management and successful delivery of large-scale projects for multinational clients, while also helping to establish their financial framework within Israel.



DavidShield

• Israel
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP Strategic Accounts

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2009

  An expert level leadership position in focused on relocation programs for Israelis abroad. Full accountability for managing and delivering multi-million dollar programs successfully. Building strong relationships with all levels of stakeholders and proactively manage risk. Position Responsibilities: strong business acumen and in-depth analytical skills. Build client rapport and maximize Customer Satisfaction. Proactively assess, clarify, and validate customer needs on… Show more An expert level leadership position in focused on relocation programs for Israelis abroad. Full accountability for managing and delivering multi-million dollar programs successfully. Building strong relationships with all levels of stakeholders and proactively manage risk. Position Responsibilities: strong business acumen and in-depth analytical skills. Build client rapport and maximize Customer Satisfaction. Proactively assess, clarify, and validate customer needs on an ongoing basis. Assist in sales and business development efforts. Establish control on project schedules, budget and risk issues; facilitate timely decisions to maintain project schedule and budget. Facilitate executive conversations regarding budget, resources, schedule and risk. Identify project risks early and assist by providing prudent and timely recommendations for risk avoidance. Show less An expert level leadership position in focused on relocation programs for Israelis abroad. Full accountability for managing and delivering multi-million dollar programs successfully. Building strong relationships with all levels of stakeholders and proactively manage risk. Position Responsibilities: strong business acumen and in-depth analytical skills. Build client rapport and maximize Customer Satisfaction. Proactively assess, clarify, and validate customer needs on… Show more An expert level leadership position in focused on relocation programs for Israelis abroad. Full accountability for managing and delivering multi-million dollar programs successfully. Building strong relationships with all levels of stakeholders and proactively manage risk. Position Responsibilities: strong business acumen and in-depth analytical skills. Build client rapport and maximize Customer Satisfaction. Proactively assess, clarify, and validate customer needs on an ongoing basis. Assist in sales and business development efforts. Establish control on project schedules, budget and risk issues; facilitate timely decisions to maintain project schedule and budget. Facilitate executive conversations regarding budget, resources, schedule and risk. Identify project risks early and assist by providing prudent and timely recommendations for risk avoidance. Show less



Davidoff Insurance Brokers Ltd.

• Israel
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Health Division Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Sep 2008

  • Oversees the development, monitoring and updates to business/marketing plans and coordinates the development of agency business goals. • Initiate contact prospective new business partners. • Ensures the Division’s products/services are effectively marketed through interaction with agents and brokers. • Prepares reports to analyze and develop existing business and the quality and quantity of new business. • Ensures that the department collaborates with Underwriting, Product… Show more • Oversees the development, monitoring and updates to business/marketing plans and coordinates the development of agency business goals. • Initiate contact prospective new business partners. • Ensures the Division’s products/services are effectively marketed through interaction with agents and brokers. • Prepares reports to analyze and develop existing business and the quality and quantity of new business. • Ensures that the department collaborates with Underwriting, Product Development, Product Management, new products and the supporting marketing materials. Show less • Oversees the development, monitoring and updates to business/marketing plans and coordinates the development of agency business goals. • Initiate contact prospective new business partners. • Ensures the Division’s products/services are effectively marketed through interaction with agents and brokers. • Prepares reports to analyze and develop existing business and the quality and quantity of new business. • Ensures that the department collaborates with Underwriting, Product… Show more • Oversees the development, monitoring and updates to business/marketing plans and coordinates the development of agency business goals. • Initiate contact prospective new business partners. • Ensures the Division’s products/services are effectively marketed through interaction with agents and brokers. • Prepares reports to analyze and develop existing business and the quality and quantity of new business. • Ensures that the department collaborates with Underwriting, Product Development, Product Management, new products and the supporting marketing materials. Show less



AIG

• Egypt
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  As a senior leader at the Accident & Health division, I was responsible for developing and marketing insurance products while maintaining revenue and profitability targets for our corporate accounts. I successfully developed strategic partnerships with clients and brokers to expand our distribution channels. One of my key responsibilities was compiling and maintaining the sales pipeline, which involved monitoring and following up on live negotiations. By evaluating trends and options, I… Show more As a senior leader at the Accident & Health division, I was responsible for developing and marketing insurance products while maintaining revenue and profitability targets for our corporate accounts. I successfully developed strategic partnerships with clients and brokers to expand our distribution channels. One of my key responsibilities was compiling and maintaining the sales pipeline, which involved monitoring and following up on live negotiations. By evaluating trends and options, I was able to identify and establish strategic goals, define objectives, and choose the most appropriate course of action. In addition to revenue targets, I was also responsible for managing the annual budget and analyzing variances to initiate corrective actions when necessary. Through my expertise in financial management and strategic planning, I successfully accomplished all financial objectives and contributed to the growth and success of the Accident & Health division. Show less As a senior leader at the Accident & Health division, I was responsible for developing and marketing insurance products while maintaining revenue and profitability targets for our corporate accounts. I successfully developed strategic partnerships with clients and brokers to expand our distribution channels. One of my key responsibilities was compiling and maintaining the sales pipeline, which involved monitoring and following up on live negotiations. By evaluating trends and options, I… Show more As a senior leader at the Accident & Health division, I was responsible for developing and marketing insurance products while maintaining revenue and profitability targets for our corporate accounts. I successfully developed strategic partnerships with clients and brokers to expand our distribution channels. One of my key responsibilities was compiling and maintaining the sales pipeline, which involved monitoring and following up on live negotiations. By evaluating trends and options, I was able to identify and establish strategic goals, define objectives, and choose the most appropriate course of action. In addition to revenue targets, I was also responsible for managing the annual budget and analyzing variances to initiate corrective actions when necessary. Through my expertise in financial management and strategic planning, I successfully accomplished all financial objectives and contributed to the growth and success of the Accident & Health division. Show less