Chief Financial & Operating Officer

• Jun 2023 - Present

The Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel is an independent, non-partisan, socioeconomic research institute based in Jerusalem. The Center conducts high-quality, impartial research on socioeconomic conditions in Israel, and develops innovative, equitable and practical options for macro public policies that advance the well-being of Israelis. The Center strives to influence public policy through direct communications with policy makers and by enriching the public debate that accompanies the decision-making process. The Taub Center envisions an Israeli society and economy that is based on strong, sustainable foundations, in which social policies and public discourse are grounded in evidence-based research and long-term strategic thinking. Chief Financial and Operating Officer at the Taub Center for Social Policy studies in Israel is responsible for all areas of financial operations and human resources at the Center. Show less

Mira Golan -Founder and CEO

• Aug 2019 - Present

# Facilitate due diligence process focused on identifying commercial and technology strategy # Improving growth strategy and distribution systems performance # Developing and leading cross-organizational Go to Market strategies in global territories # Work closely mentoring Finance, Legal, Production and Business Development teams in a fast-pace environment to execute relevant cross organizational teams tasks. # Strategic action plan development # Locating business partners # On the job training # Global sales and marketing consulting # Management/Teams workshops # Financial consulting - Lean methodology _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gaining competitive advantage strategy development. Identifying and developing new business opportunities, business plans, partnerships and financial strategy. Management consulting, market research and Business development: • Development of business plans and financial strategy to various businesses. • Coordination between internal and external parties to best align company goals and strategies. • Evaluate the company’s competitors and analyze its business practices; Initiate and implement plans and strategies to help the company minimize costs and increase revenues. • Monitor strategies of the company in regards to sales and company objectives. Show less

Director Of Business Planning

• May 2020 - Jan 2022

Financial Business Consultant

• Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

Optonol Ltd (Medical Device) Division of Alcon Inc. www.optonol.com Optonol Ltd (Medical Device) Division of Alcon Inc. www.optonol.com

VP Busienss Development

• Sep 2019 - May 2020

VP Business Development at Deep Learning Robotics, Ltd. VP Business Development at Deep Learning Robotics, Ltd.

Business Development Manager, Global Sales - Member of the Extended Management Team

• Feb 2013 - Oct 2019

• Increasing revenues, engaging new clients and expanding to new territories • Identify and develop new business opportunities, business plans and financial strategy • Leading cross-organizational Go to Market strategies in global territories (APAC, EMEA, LATAM, RUSSIA CIS) • Market analysis, trends and competitor's research, identifying and maximizing growth engines and opportunities • Collaborate with product development teams to implement customer, field and market trends feedback • Create new business models and strategies while monitoring company strategies regarding sales, business development, sales tools and marketing • Develop and prepare presentations for management and board • Assess operational and technology investment strategies and compare respective operating models and organizational structures against leading practices and industry benchmarks. • Working with Legal and Finance group headquarters on acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic partnership. • Market services both to internal partners and external clients, develop client networks, and support efforts in developing and executing sales and marketing strategies. • Work with internal/External product and project teams to execute on products WW offering and market positioning. • Identifying and developing new business opportunities, (LT/ST) business plans and financial strategy -developing inorganic/organic growth. Show less

Corporate Controller - management of the group’s subsidiaries

• 2011 - 2013

• Directed all subsidiaries’ financial reporting pertaining to regulation of publicly traded parent company. • Reviewed financial results and performed in-depth analyses of business and operational trends, ensuring correct accounting while maintaining ongoing communication with controllers and accountants worldwide. • Established and maintained subsidiaries’ Israeli Sarbanes-Oxley (ISOX) requirements and internal controls. • Managed subsidiaries’ tax filings in accordance with local regulations. • Planned tax reduction initiatives and handled international taxation for foreign-held companies, including acquisitions and sales. • Led three controllers and a team of accountants worldwide, and supervised financial and operational analysis presented to management and board. • Prepared financial reporting requirements, including financial reporting and investor deck preparation Show less

CFO - financial management of the Company’s business activity

• 2008 - 2011

• Managed all financial disclosures and monthly reporting for Israeli headquarters and US subsidiary, including tax filings and communication with tax authorities, while supervising one controller and three accountants worldwide. Led negotiations, contract preparations, and cost reduction planning, and met finance budget and cash flow. • Managed subsidiaries’ operations and configuration in enterprise resource planning (ERP) by training finance teams on new ERP-based monitoring tools. • Directed budget management and financial and operational analysis presented to management and board, and prepared in-depth analyses. • Actively participated in formulation of business planning and strategy, including market reviews evaluation. • Served as financial and legal focal point to media and ad operations team, handling profitability evaluation, and business and legal term review of all company contracts with company legal consultants. • Prepared financial reporting requirements for investment due diligence, including financial reporting and investor deck. • Supervised and worked closely with lawyers. • Reported directly to chief executive officer and maintained communications with the board and potential investors. Show less

Senior

• 2005 - 2008

• Performed audits and prepared financial reports for private and public companies trading on NASDAQ and TASE according to International Financial Reporting Standards regulations and generally accepted accounting procedures for medical device, bio-tech and high-tech companies. • Helped customers prepare efficient tax schemes and align with tax authorities. • Executed audits in various companies in the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific. • Supported public companies in implementing SOX/ISOX regulations. • Provided consultation for companies receiving royalty payments from the Chief Scientist's Office. • Delivered professional local training for employees and customers in the training and education center. Show less