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Merav Itzhaki is a seasoned HR professional with 22+ years of experience in talent management, performance management, and organizational development. She has held various leadership positions, including Director International Benefits and Global Mobility Consultant at Eli Lilly and Company, and VP HR at Cimatron. Merav holds a Master of Laws (LLM) and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, and is certified in Global Benefits Management.

Credentials

  • Global Benefits Management
    International Employee Benefits Association
    Mar, 2012
    - May, 2026

Experience

    • United States
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director International Benefits and Global Mobility Consultant
      • Mar 2024 - Present

    • Emerging Markets Global Benefits Associate Director
      • Jan 2011 - Feb 2024

      First person to be appointed to a Global Benefits role outside the US/Corporate center, given the credibility, proven ability to drive results and close acquaintance with all HR colleagues outside the US.• Development and design affiliate’s employees benefit plans specializing in emerging markets (China, Asia, Middle East, Turkey, Africa, South & Central America)• Drove changes in retirement, healthcare plans and other welfare benefits to accomplish more balanced, flexible and cost-effective use of benefits expenditure while not compromising on employee retention and engagement and market competitiveness.• Lead compliance and governance initiatives helping affiliates to be fully compliant with local laws, and optimizing tax treatment (individual and corporate).• Created benefits training materials, user-friendly templates and tools for benefits changes review and approval.• Consulted on multi-country (Europe included) M&A activities (due diligence phase, assessment and harmonization). Developed tools and processes used by the broader M&A team to facilitate faster review, approval of overall cost impact and employee’s communication.

    • Investigation COE - Project Leader
      • Jul 2010 - Jan 2011

      • Represent OUS in a 6 sigma project to define global Investigation process• Sole OUS tester for the new Investigation system.• Collected investigation cases from around the globe and wrote scenarios and other materials for the investigation skills training• Designed the strategy and executed the OUS implementation closely working with legal, compliance, privacy and IT functions and local customization of the new process accommodating local labor and privacy laws. Received an excellent feedback from Lilly HR lead Team.

    • Human Resources Manager
      • Aug 2001 - Jun 2010

      • Vast experience in Line HR Management, built all HR and learning & development infrastructure from scratch.• Provided strong leadership within the affiliate executive committee.• Coached line management at all levels.• Demonstrated creativity and flexibility to the changing environment – modified organizational structure to adapt the business needs, designed affiliate sales incentives, retention and recognition programs and maintained very high level of employee engagement.• Led top talents recruitment activities for regional operation (Asia-Middle East, Africa) – Company’s contact at INSEAD Singapore, conducted annual presentation for MBA students, interviews in both INSEAD campuses and at outside Company recruiting events.

  • Cimatron
    • Tel-Aviv, Israel
    • VP HR
      • Apr 1989 - Jul 2001
      • Tel-Aviv, Israel

      • Vast experience in Line HR Management including C&B. Built all HR and learning & development infrastructure from scratch.• Provided strong leadership within the affiliate executive committee

    • Buyer
      • Feb 1987 - Feb 1989
      • Bonn Area, Germany

      • Managed the Israeli Air Force purchasing department in Germany.• Negotiated with local suppliers and the Israeli Air Force.

Education

  • 2017 - 2019
    The College of Management Academic Studies
    Master of Laws - LLM, Law
  • 2013 - 2016
    Ono Academic College
    Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
  • 1995 - 1996
    Open University Management School –
    Human Resources Management Diploma, Human Resources Management and Services

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