Experience

Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI)

• Israel
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Economics DIvision

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  The Economics Division helps to define and advance the interests of manufacturers with regard to economic issues and represents the MAI’s position in dealings with government officials and decision makers, to improve Israeli industry’s competitiveness and the business environment in which it operates.The division strives to instigate legislation favorable to industry, and introduce and improve incentives, reserve funds and tools of government aid, in order to encourage investment, innovation and increased efficiency in factories.Easing of regulations for the business sector regarding business restrictions.In addition, the division conducts surveys, research and international comparative studies to create a broad, up-to-date database of data relating to Israeli industry. Consulting services are also offered to businesses seeking to upgrade and factories facing specific regulatory problems in areas such as taxes, municipal tariffs, business licenses , fire protection, planning, logistics, energy, water and more. Show less

• Head of International Regulation Department

  • Jan 2009 - Present

• Economist

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2008



Manufacturers Association of Israel

• Tel Aviv

• Head of Business Economics Department

  • Feb 2012 - Present

  Regulation and policy concerning the business environment of the Israeli manufacturing industry in various aspects: Energy: natural gas, electricity and fuels. energy supply, demand and tariffs. Water tariffs. Debt instruments. Taxes, local taxes. And more. Advising manufacturing companies on cost reduction. Individual assistance to businesses in matters regarding reduction of costs and various aspects of their regular business activity. Advising manufacturing companies and entrepreneurs on governmental incentives for various activities and aspects of an industrial company, such as : investment grants, tax relief for investments, R&D grants, energy efficiency grants, grants scheme for SME and more. Supporting entrepreneurs in the establishment of an industrial plant : Finding suitable land and buildings. Providing comprehensive comparative information on property tax rates, land prices, rents, etc. Aid the process of obtaining required approvals of various government offices. Head of Energy Committee (improvement of the level of services and products and increase of competition in the energy field, information regarding energy prices and relevant government programs); Head of Industrial CFO Forum (improving the business environment for industry enterprises in many fields, particularly in the fields of taxation, finances, accounting and the capital market; in addition, transfer of information and conducting seminars regarding legislative changes in the relevant fields) ; Show less



Obelisk Financial Solutions

• Economist

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2006