At the Weitz Center, we believe in working together to achieve long-term sustainable results.
Adi Dishon - Managing Director
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Ronit Shpindel - Administrative Coordinator
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Ziv Weitz - International Programs Coordinator
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Adi Dishon - Managing Director
At the Weitz Center since 2012, Adi manages the daily operations of the Weitz Center. Prior to the Weitz Center, she co-founded and served as the CEO of EcoTraders, a company focused on the global carbon trading market and greenhouse gas emission reductions, as well as worked at the Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection. She holds an MSc. in Technology Management, and a BSc. in Environmental Science & Geography, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. With in-depth managerial experience and equally impressive environmental science and technology backgrounds, Adi is well positioned to lead the overall management of projects, from initiation to implementation.
At the Weitz Center since 2012, Adi manages the daily operations of the Weitz Center. Prior to the Weitz Center, she co-founded and served as the CEO of EcoTraders, a company focused on the global carbon trading market and greenhouse gas emission reductions, as well as worked at the Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection. She holds an MSc. in Technology Management, and a BSc. in Environmental Science & Geography, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. With in-depth managerial experience and equally impressive environmental science and technology backgrounds, Adi is well positioned to lead the overall management of projects, from initiation to implementation.
Ronit Shpindel - Administrative Coordinator
Our veteran, long-term staff member, Ronit has been with the Center since 1992. Today, she coordinates and leads all administration-related responsibilities, ensuring that our programs and projects run smoothly and effectively. Her extensive experience directly contributes to our work and progress. She also serves as our main contact person with the 5,000+ list (and growing) of MASHAV course graduates. Ronit completed a B.A. degree in Geography from Tel-Aviv University and has been studying Spanish for the past 7 years in order to fortify our connections with Latin American countries. Outside of work, you can find her spending quality time with her beloved granddaughter.
Our veteran, long-term staff member, Ronit has been with the Center since 1992. Today, she coordinates and leads all administration-related responsibilities, ensuring that our programs and projects run smoothly and effectively. Her extensive experience directly contributes to our work and progress. She also serves as our main contact person with the 5,000+ list (and growing) of MASHAV course graduates. Ronit completed a B.A. degree in Geography from Tel-Aviv University and has been studying Spanish for the past 7 years in order to fortify our connections with Latin American countries. Outside of work, you can find her spending quality time with her beloved granddaughter.
Ziv Weitz - International Program Coordinator
Ziv has years’ experience in Industrial Environmental consulting, with emphasis on Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR), and CSR reports. Ziv consults to several large-scale factories in Israel, and has experience in both project management and environmental data analysis. Ziv is the International Programs Coordinator in Weitz Center For Sustainable Development, in this position Ziv sees a mission in International knowledge and experience transfer, and of course in professional and personal interaction with professionals from around the world. Ziv holds an M.Sc in Urban Management and Development from Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), The Netherlands, and a B.Sc in Life Sciences with specialization in Ecology, from Ben Gurion University.
Ziv has years’ experience in Industrial Environmental consulting, with emphasis on Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR), and CSR reports. Ziv consults to several large-scale factories in Israel, and has experience in both project management and environmental data analysis. Ziv is the International Programs Coordinator in Weitz Center For Sustainable Development, in this position Ziv sees a mission in International knowledge and experience transfer, and of course in professional and personal interaction with professionals from around the world. Ziv holds an M.Sc in Urban Management and Development from Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), The Netherlands, and a B.Sc in Life Sciences with specialization in Ecology, from Ben Gurion University.
Chairperson - Dr. Miriam Haran
Haran, Miriam
Dr. Haran, the chairperson of Weitz Center is Head of the M.B.A. Environmental Management Program at Ono Academic College in Israel. She has just finished serving 9 years on the board of Israel Chemicals Ltd (ICL) - Israel’s largest chemical company. She serves on M.A.I board - a major Israeli recycling company of electrical and electronic equipment waste (WEEE). Dr. Haran earned her Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts USA, and a B. Sc. in Chemistry from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She joined the Israel Ministry of the Environment in 1996 and was appointed as Director General of the Israel Ministry of Environmental Protection in 2003. Dr. Haran has served in numerous scientific, corporate, and public organizations. She was among other things Chair of the Israel Consumer Council, Board member of The Environmental Services Company Ltd. (ESC), Board member of BGN Technologies Ltd., and Member of the General Assembly of the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies. Dr. Haran was also a Senior Researcher at A.Y. Laboratories, Researcher at Unikoor Biotechnologies, Researcher and Senior Lecturer at the Hebrew University, Researcher at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey, USA and Executive Assistant to the Director of The Center for Applied Studies of the Environment at Hunter College (CUNY), New York, USA.
Belek, Shafrira
Belek, Shafrira
Ms. Shafrira Belek is a Director in several boards of directors, among them are the Bloomfield Science Museum Jerusalem and The University Veterinary Hospital. Ms. Belek was the Director of the Office for University Companies and Non-Profit Organizations of the Hebrew University. Additionally, Ms. Belek served as a Special adviser to the President of the Hebrew University. Ms. Belek holds a BA in Statistics and Business Administration from the Hebrew University, and Courses and advanced training in Management.
Chen, Dani
Chen, Dani
Mr. Dani Chen served until recently as the Executive Vice President of Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL), and the executive in charge of the foreign relations in ICL. Previously Mr. Dani Chen served as the CEO of several ICL’s subsidiaries - ICL Fertilizers, Dead Sea Works, and Rotem Amfert Negev. Additionally, Mr. Dani Chen served as the Chairman of the Chemical Industry Association at Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI). Mr. Chen holds an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) from Ben Gurion University, and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.
Mr. Dani Chen served until recently as the Executive Vice President of Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL), and the executive in charge of the foreign relations in ICL. Previously Mr. Dani Chen served as the CEO of several ICL’s subsidiaries - ICL Fertilizers, Dead Sea Works, and Rotem Amfert Negev. Additionally, Mr. Dani Chen served as the Chairman of the Chemical Industry Association at Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI). Mr. Chen holds an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) from Ben Gurion University, and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.
Fox, Shlomo
Fox, Shlomo
Mr Shlomo Fox has had a long association with the Weitz Center and with its founder, Professor Raanan Weitz, working there in research, lecturing, and participating in the Center's planning projects overseas. Mr Fox worked for many years as an economist at the Jewish Agency, first in the Rural Settlement Department, later in the Office of Jewish Agency Companies. Today Mr Fox is a board member of the Masa Israel company and of the Jerusalem Lev Ha'ir Community Administration. He chairs the audit committee of the Jerusalem Opera. Mr. Fox holds an M.Phil in Development Economics from the University of Sussex, England, and a BA in Economics from the University of Oxford, England.
Gabai, Ramzi
Gabai, Ramzi
Mr. Ramzi Gabai served until recently as the chairperson of the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute. Mr. Gabai is a leading executive in the manufacturing industry and for many years has served as the chairman of the textile industries division of the Israeli Manufacturers Association. Mr. Gabai served as the CEO of Offis Textile company, a company that received twice the award for “Best exporter” in Israel, and in 2010 Mr. Gabai started serving as the chairperson of the company. Mr. Gabai has received the Industry award in 1997, for his outstanding performance. Today, Mr. Gabai serves in many voluntary positions, such as the Director of Israel's Association for Children with Disabilities in Ramat Gan and Ono regions. Additionally, Mr. Gabai serves as a Director in the National Insurance Institute of Israel and in the Israeli Employment Service. Mr. Gabai hold a BA in Economics from Bar-Ilan University.
Grinbaum, Asher
Grinbaum, Asher
Mr. Asher Grinbaum has served as Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Israel Chemicals Limited (ICL) from 2016 until May 2018. Mr. Grinbaum has served for more than 40 years in a variety of executive managerial positions in ICL, among them the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Executive Vice President of ICL Corporation, President and CEO of ICL Fertilizers, President and CEO of ICL Industrial Products Ltd., CEO of the Bromine Group and Chairman of the Board ICL Fertilizers. Additionally, Mr. Asher Grinbaum served in various professional and managerial positions at the Bromine Group of ICL, in fields of production, maintenance, project management, HR, and also served as plant manager. Over the years, Mr. Grinbaum served as a Director in ICL subsidiaries: Dead Sea Works Ltd., Dead Sea Bromine Ltd. And Bromine Compounds Ltd. Additionally, Asher served as Chairman of the Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Society of the Manufacturers Association. Mr. Grinbaum holds an MBA, and a B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, both from Ben Gurion University.
Hozman Bechor, Orna
Hozman Bechor, Orna
Ms. Orna Hozman Bechor is the Chairperson of the Board of Ashdod port. Ms. Hozman Bechor served as the Director General of several Ministries, among them are the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of National Infrastructure; the Ministry for the Development of the Negev and Galilee and the Ministry of Regional Cooperation. Ms. Orna Hosman Bechor holds a M.B.A from Bar Ilan University.
Lavee, Doron
Lavee, Doron
Prof. Doron Lavee has been a partner in Pareto Group since its establishment in 1999 and served as joint CEO until 2018. Prof. Lavee serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities in the Academic and Technology college of Tel-Hai. Prof. Lavee has a vas experience in public policy, economic consulting, strategic consulting, business and financial consulting for clients in the public and business sectors. His expertise include cost-benefit analysis for businesses & the national economy, economic feasibility assessments for projects, economic models, economic forecasts, market analysis, preparation of strategic plans and national master plans. Prof. Lavee holds a Ph.D. in Public Economics from Ben Gurion University, MBA (with honours) specializing in finance and accounting, MA in Economics (cum laude) specializing in Micro-economics and International Trade, and a BA in Economics and Management (cum laude), all from the Hebrew University.
Prof. Doron Lavee has been a partner in Pareto Group since its establishment in 1999 and served as joint CEO until 2018. Prof. Lavee serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities in the Academic and Technology college of Tel-Hai. Prof. Lavee has a vas experience in public policy, economic consulting, strategic consulting, business and financial consulting for clients in the public and business sectors. His expertise include cost-benefit analysis for businesses & the national economy, economic feasibility assessments for projects, economic models, economic forecasts, market analysis, preparation of strategic plans and national master plans. Prof. Lavee holds a Ph.D. in Public Economics from Ben Gurion University, MBA (with honours) specializing in finance and accounting, MA in Economics (cum laude) specializing in Micro-economics and International Trade, and a BA in Economics and Management (cum laude), all from the Hebrew University.
Mina, Yitzhak
Mina, Yitzhak
Adv. Yitzhak Mina, is a lawyer and notary, he serves as a director in several boards of directors. Adv. Mina is a reserve military judge in the military court for Appeals (Rank – Colonel). Adv. Mina was engaged as a mediator in the Israeli Supreme Court and his areas of expertise include estate law, testaments, long term power of attorney; real estate transactions including representing entrepreneurs, companies, trademarks, medical negligence, and commercial litigation. Adv. Yitzhak Mina hold a LLB from The Hebrew University.
Polak, Eran
Polak, Eran
Mr. Eran Polak, CEO at N-Drip. Former Member of the Board of the European Bank for reconstruction and development (EBRD), and Senior deputy director of Budgets, Israeli ministry of Finance. Mr. Polak holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics, from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
