Governance
ICL leadership
Meet the ICL
Leadership Team
Elad Aharonson
President and CEO of ICL Group Elad Aharonson
President and CEO of ICL Group
Elad Aharonson has been serving as ICL’s President and Chief Executive Officer since March 2025. Before taking on this role, he was President of ICL’s Growing Solutions business from April 2021 to April 2025, during which time ICL became a leader in specialty plant nutrition solutions. Under Elad’s guidance, the company experienced remarkable growth, with major expansions in Brazil, India, China, and North America, both organically and through acquisitions. His accomplishments during this period demonstrate his strong commitment to ICL’s mission and values.
Before joining ICL, Elad spent approximately 16 years at Elbit Systems Ltd., holding various senior management positions, including Executive Vice President and General Manager of the ISTAR Division, and Executive Vice President and General Manager of the UAS Division. In these roles, he led both divisions to significant growth in local and international markets. Elad holds a LLB and a BBA from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
Elad Aharonson has been serving as ICL’s President and Chief Executive Officer since March 2025. Before taking on this role, he was President of ICL’s Growing Solutions business from April 2021 to April 2025, during which time ICL became a leader in specialty plant nutrition solutions. Under Elad’s guidance, the company experienced remarkable growth, with major expansions in Brazil, India, China, and North America, both organically and through acquisitions. His accomplishments during this period demonstrate his strong commitment to ICL’s mission and values.
Before joining ICL, Elad spent approximately 16 years at Elbit Systems Ltd., holding various senior management positions, including Executive Vice President and General Manager of the ISTAR Division, and Executive Vice President and General Manager of the UAS Division. In these roles, he led both divisions to significant growth in local and international markets. Elad holds a LLB and a BBA from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
Aviram Lahav
Chief Financial Officer Aviram Lahav
Chief Financial Officer
Aviram Lahav joined ICL in 2021. He brings over 20 years of high-level executive experience, serving in both CEO and CFO roles across multiple regions. Before joining ICL, he was at Adama Group from 2010 to 2021, holding posts as Deputy CEO and CFO of Adama Ltd., CEO and CFO of Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd., and CFO of Adama Group. Previously, he served as CEO of Synergy Cables Ltd. (2009-2010); CFO, COO, and later CEO at Delta Galil Industries Ltd. (1997 -2008); CFO of MCA Inc. Group (1990-1993); and CEO of Eurodollar and Europcar rental companies (1993-1997). In 2000, he received Israel’s CFO of the Year award. Aviram completed Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program, he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and holds a BA in Economics and Finance from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He also holds a Practical Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tel Aviv.
Aviram Lahav joined ICL in 2021. He brings over 20 years of high-level executive experience, serving in both CEO and CFO roles across multiple regions. Before joining ICL, he was at Adama Group from 2010 to 2021, holding posts as Deputy CEO and CFO of Adama Ltd., CEO and CFO of Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd., and CFO of Adama Group. Previously, he served as CEO of Synergy Cables Ltd. (2009-2010); CFO, COO, and later CEO at Delta Galil Industries Ltd. (1997 -2008); CFO of MCA Inc. Group (1990-1993); and CEO of Eurodollar and Europcar rental companies (1993-1997). In 2000, he received Israel’s CFO of the Year award. Aviram completed Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program, he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and holds a BA in Economics and Finance from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He also holds a Practical Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tel Aviv.
Phil Brown
President Battery Materials Phil Brown
President Battery Materials
Phil Brown has been serving as President of ICL’s Battery Material Business since May 2025, in addition to leading ICL Americas HQ. Phil is an expert in the Specialty Minerals and Food Ingredient industry, bringing over 30 years of experience. He joined ICL in 2006 and has held several key roles in ICL’s Phosphate Business, including President of Phosphate Specialty Solutions, SVP Sales and Marketing, SVP Global Operations, and VP Operations and Supply Chain, as well as leading ICL Americas HQ. Earlier in his career, Phil was Operations Manager at CP Kelco (1997- 2006). He spent 13 years at Celanese (NYSE: CE) and Monsanto Company, gaining wide-ranging experience in the chemical industry. Phil holds a BS and MS in Engineering from Texas A&M University and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
Phil Brown has been serving as President of ICL’s Battery Material Business since May 2025, in addition to leading ICL Americas HQ. Phil is an expert in the Specialty Minerals and Food Ingredient industry, bringing over 30 years of experience. He joined ICL in 2006 and has held several key roles in ICL’s Phosphate Business, including President of Phosphate Specialty Solutions, SVP Sales and Marketing, SVP Global Operations, and VP Operations and Supply Chain, as well as leading ICL Americas HQ. Earlier in his career, Phil was Operations Manager at CP Kelco (1997- 2006). He spent 13 years at Celanese (NYSE: CE) and Monsanto Company, gaining wide-ranging experience in the chemical industry. Phil holds a BS and MS in Engineering from Texas A&M University and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
Yaniv Kabalek
President Industrial Products Yaniv Kabalek
President Industrial Products
Yaniv Kabalek has served as President of Industrial Products since September 2022. Since 2001, he has taken on multiple leadership positions at ICL; Senior VP, Flame Retardants, Business Development & Advocacy (2019-2022). Senior VP, ICL-IP Regional Sales China/Asia & ICL Asia HQ in China(2017-2019); and VP, ICL-IP Regional Sales China/Asia in Hong Kong (2014-2017). From 2012 to 2014, he was Head of Global Marketing Bromine & Isotanks; from 2007-2012, he served as ICL-IP Global Treasury Manager; and from 2001-2007, he worked as a financial analyst with ICL. Yaniv served in the IDF as a headquarters company commander with the rank of major. He holds a BA in Economics and an MA in Business Administration, both from Ben Gurion University.
Yaniv Kabalek has served as President of Industrial Products since September 2022. Since 2001, he has taken on multiple leadership positions at ICL; Senior VP, Flame Retardants, Business Development & Advocacy (2019-2022). Senior VP, ICL-IP Regional Sales China/Asia & ICL Asia HQ in China(2017-2019); and VP, ICL-IP Regional Sales China/Asia in Hong Kong (2014-2017). From 2012 to 2014, he was Head of Global Marketing Bromine & Isotanks; from 2007-2012, he served as ICL-IP Global Treasury Manager; and from 2001-2007, he worked as a financial analyst with ICL. Yaniv served in the IDF as a headquarters company commander with the rank of major. He holds a BA in Economics and an MA in Business Administration, both from Ben Gurion University.
Nadav Turner
President Phosphate Solutions Nadav Turner
President Phosphate Solutions
Nadav Turner has served as President of ICL’s Phosphate Solutions Division since May 2025. Prior to this role, he was CEO of YPH, ICL’s joint venture in China, from May 2019 to April 2025. During his tenure, the company achieved sustained profitability, entered new markets, and forged key strategic partnerships, particularly in the Chinese specialty solutions and fertilizer sectors.
Nadav joined ICL in 2010 and has held several senior operational leadership positions at ICL Rotem Amfert, where he played a key role in driving production efficiency and operational transformation.
Earlier in his career, he served as Director of Operations at Vishay’s DBR Israel facility (2006 to 2009). Nadav holds a B.Sc in Information Systems Engineering from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Nadav Turner has served as President of ICL’s Phosphate Solutions Division since May 2025. Prior to this role, he was CEO of YPH, ICL’s joint venture in China, from May 2019 to April 2025. During his tenure, the company achieved sustained profitability, entered new markets, and forged key strategic partnerships, particularly in the Chinese specialty solutions and fertilizer sectors.
Nadav joined ICL in 2010 and has held several senior operational leadership positions at ICL Rotem Amfert, where he played a key role in driving production efficiency and operational transformation.
Earlier in his career, he served as Director of Operations at Vishay’s DBR Israel facility (2006 to 2009). Nadav holds a B.Sc in Information Systems Engineering from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Nir Ilani
President ICL Growing Solutions Nir Ilani
President ICL Growing Solutions
Nir Ilani has been serving as President of ICL’s Growing Solutions business since May 2025. With a proven track record of leading global markets and transforming complex organizations, Nir brings a unique blend of strategic insight, operational excellence, and a passion for sustainable growth. Over the course of his career, he has successfully driven growth initiatives across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Israel. Always staying deeply committed to innovation, collaboration, nurturing talent, and creating long-term value for customers, partners, and communities. Prior to joining ICL, Nir served as CEO of Klil Industries Ltd. (2024–2025), President of Prodalim Group (2021–2023), and President of the Global Savory & Ice Cream Solutions Division at IFF (2016–2021), where he oversaw multiple M&A initiatives and managed diverse multicultural teams. Earlier in his career, Nir held senior leadership roles at Unilever Food Solutions in Israel and Russia (2010–2016), served as VP of International Sales and Marketing at Kafrit Group (2007–2009), and led commercial operations at Nestlé Israel (2002–2007). Nir holds a BA in Economics and Business Management from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Nir Ilani has been serving as President of ICL’s Growing Solutions business since May 2025. With a proven track record of leading global markets and transforming complex organizations, Nir brings a unique blend of strategic insight, operational excellence, and a passion for sustainable growth. Over the course of his career, he has successfully driven growth initiatives across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Israel. Always staying deeply committed to innovation, collaboration, nurturing talent, and creating long-term value for customers, partners, and communities. Prior to joining ICL, Nir served as CEO of Klil Industries Ltd. (2024–2025), President of Prodalim Group (2021–2023), and President of the Global Savory & Ice Cream Solutions Division at IFF (2016–2021), where he oversaw multiple M&A initiatives and managed diverse multicultural teams. Earlier in his career, Nir held senior leadership roles at Unilever Food Solutions in Israel and Russia (2010–2016), served as VP of International Sales and Marketing at Kafrit Group (2007–2009), and led commercial operations at Nestlé Israel (2002–2007). Nir holds a BA in Economics and Business Management from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Ilan Barkai
President Potash Division and Head of Israel Phosphate Operations Ilan Barkai
President Potash Division and Head of Israel Phosphate Operations
Ilan Barkai has been serving as President of ICL’s Potash Division and Head of Israel Phosphate Operations since May 2025. He also oversees the Rotem site and acts as ICL’s global EHS leader. Ilan joined ICL in 2021 as Senior Vice President of Phosphate Israel Operations & EHS, where he led the Rotem site to strong operational performance, fostered effective stakeholder relationships, and significantly enhanced employee engagement. He brings extensive experience in operations management, backed by a track record of successfully guiding organizations through operational challenges, driving performance improvements, and cultivating a culture of excellence.
Before joining ICL, Ilan held two senior leadership roles at Teva Pharmaceuticals, as Site General Manager and as Senior Director, Dry Production & Operational Ecology Manager (2014–2021), he oversaw complex manufacturing processes and large-scale teams. Earlier in his career, he worked as Manufacturing Manager at Micron Technology (2007–2014) and as a Manufacturing Group Leader at Intel Corporation (2003–2007). Ilan has a BA in Business Administration from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Ilan Barkai has been serving as President of ICL’s Potash Division and Head of Israel Phosphate Operations since May 2025. He also oversees the Rotem site and acts as ICL’s global EHS leader. Ilan joined ICL in 2021 as Senior Vice President of Phosphate Israel Operations & EHS, where he led the Rotem site to strong operational performance, fostered effective stakeholder relationships, and significantly enhanced employee engagement. He brings extensive experience in operations management, backed by a track record of successfully guiding organizations through operational challenges, driving performance improvements, and cultivating a culture of excellence.
Before joining ICL, Ilan held two senior leadership roles at Teva Pharmaceuticals, as Site General Manager and as Senior Director, Dry Production & Operational Ecology Manager (2014–2021), he oversaw complex manufacturing processes and large-scale teams. Earlier in his career, he worked as Manufacturing Manager at Micron Technology (2007–2014) and as a Manufacturing Group Leader at Intel Corporation (2003–2007). Ilan has a BA in Business Administration from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Lilach Geva Harel, Adv.
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer Lilach Geva Harel, Adv.
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer
Lilach Geva Harel has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer since 2019. Before joining ICL, Lilach was Deputy CEO, Chief of Staff, and Legal Counsel at Psagot Investment House Ltd. (2009-2018). From 2000 to 2009, she served as corporate attorney and partner in the corporate and M&A department at Gross, Kleinhendler, Hodak, Halevy, Greenberg, Shenhav & Partners (GKH). Lilach holds both LLB and LLM degrees from Bar Ilan University.
Lilach Geva Harel has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer since 2019. Before joining ICL, Lilach was Deputy CEO, Chief of Staff, and Legal Counsel at Psagot Investment House Ltd. (2009-2018). From 2000 to 2009, she served as corporate attorney and partner in the corporate and M&A department at Gross, Kleinhendler, Hodak, Halevy, Greenberg, Shenhav & Partners (GKH). Lilach holds both LLB and LLM degrees from Bar Ilan University.
Ilana Fahima
Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer Ilana Fahima
Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
Ilana Fahima has served as Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer at ICL since 2018. Before joining ICL, she was Vice President of HR for Global Quality and Head of Israel’s HR at Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Before joining Teva, Ilana held multiple positions at Maccabi Health Services, including Regional HR Director and Regional Service Manager. She holds a BA in Social Work and an MBA in Health Care Management from Ben Gurion University.
Ilana Fahima has served as Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer at ICL since 2018. Before joining ICL, she was Vice President of HR for Global Quality and Head of Israel’s HR at Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Before joining Teva, Ilana held multiple positions at Maccabi Health Services, including Regional HR Director and Regional Service Manager. She holds a BA in Social Work and an MBA in Health Care Management from Ben Gurion University.
Miri Mishor
Executive Vice President Information Technology Miri Mishor
Executive Vice President Information TechnologyMiri Mishor has been Senior Vice President, Information Technology at ICL since 2014. She joined ICL in 1986, and served in multiple roles such as CIO of ICL Industrial Products and VP of Information Systems for ICL Fertilizers. Miri holds a BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science and an MSc in Industrial Management from Ben-Gurion University.
Miri Mishor has been Senior Vice President, Information Technology at ICL since 2014. She joined ICL in 1986, and served in multiple roles such as CIO of ICL Industrial Products and VP of Information Systems for ICL Fertilizers. Miri holds a BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science and an MSc in Industrial Management from Ben-Gurion University.
Anantha Desikan
Executive Vice President and Chief Research Development & Innovation Officer Anantha Desikan
Executive Vice President and Chief Research Development & Innovation Officer
Dr. Anantha Desikan has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Research, Development & Innovation Officer of ICL since 2018. Before taking on this role he was Senior Vice President of ICL Industrial Products’ Flame Retardants business, as well as President of ICL-IP America and VP of Global Phosphorous R&D. Before joining ICL in 2007, he held technology management roles at Supresta and Akzo Nobel. Dr. Desikan holds a PhD and MS in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University, New York, and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Madras University, India.
Dr. Anantha Desikan has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Research, Development & Innovation Officer of ICL since 2018. Before taking on this role he was Senior Vice President of ICL Industrial Products’ Flame Retardants business, as well as President of ICL-IP America and VP of Global Phosphorous R&D. Before joining ICL in 2007, he held technology management roles at Supresta and Akzo Nobel. Dr. Desikan holds a PhD and MS in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University, New York, and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Madras University, India.
Noam Goldstein
Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer Noam Goldstein
Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer
Noam Goldstein has been Executive Vice President, Operational Excellence, Innovation & Energy at ICL since 2022. Noam joined the company in 1986 and has held various leadership roles in the Potash segment, including President of the Potash Division, Vice President of Business Development, CFO in Europe, Vice President of Infrastructure, Senior Vice President of Operations at ICL Dead Sea, and Executive Vice President Potash and Magnesium. He also chairs the environmental committee and sits on the board of Israel´s Manufacturing Association. Noam holds a BA in Economics and Business Administration from the Hebrew University, an MA in Economics from Ben Gurion University, and is a graduate of the Heschel Sustainability Leadership Fellowship Program.
Noam Goldstein has been Executive Vice President, Operational Excellence, Innovation & Energy at ICL since 2022. Noam joined the company in 1986 and has held various leadership roles in the Potash segment, including President of the Potash Division, Vice President of Business Development, CFO in Europe, Vice President of Infrastructure, Senior Vice President of Operations at ICL Dead Sea, and Executive Vice President Potash and Magnesium. He also chairs the environmental committee and sits on the board of Israel´s Manufacturing Association. Noam holds a BA in Economics and Business Administration from the Hebrew University, an MA in Economics from Ben Gurion University, and is a graduate of the Heschel Sustainability Leadership Fellowship Program.
Uri Perelman
Executive Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer Uri Perelman
Executive Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer
Uri Perelman joined ICL in December 2023. He brings more than 15 years of global experience in corporate development, M&A, partnerships, and broader corporate strategy. Before joining ICL, Uri held corporate development leadership roles at Similarweb (NYSE: SMWB) where he was Chief Corporate Development Officer, and at NICE Inc. (NASDAQ:NICE), where he served as Head of M&A, Partners, and Corporate Development- leading dozens of acquisitions and partnerships worldwide. Before NICE, he was part of the corporate development team at Orange guiding commercial initiatives and partnerships worldwide, and previously worked at Everest Funds, a global hedge fund specializing in activist investing and special situations. Uri holds an MBA and a BA from Tel Aviv University and is a graduate of the Berkeley Haas Executive Management program.
Uri Perelman joined ICL in December 2023. He brings more than 15 years of global experience in corporate development, M&A, partnerships, and broader corporate strategy. Before joining ICL, Uri held corporate development leadership roles at Similarweb (NYSE: SMWB) where he was Chief Corporate Development Officer, and at NICE Inc. (NASDAQ:NICE), where he served as Head of M&A, Partners, and Corporate Development- leading dozens of acquisitions and partnerships worldwide. Before NICE, he was part of the corporate development team at Orange guiding commercial initiatives and partnerships worldwide, and previously worked at Everest Funds, a global hedge fund specializing in activist investing and special situations. Uri holds an MBA and a BA from Tel Aviv University and is a graduate of the Berkeley Haas Executive Management program.
Maya Grinfeld
Senior Vice President Global Marketing & Communications Maya Grinfeld
Senior Vice President Global Marketing & Communications
Maya Grinfeld is the SVP of Global Marketing & Communications at ICL. She joined the company in 2019, bringing 20+ years of experience in global business, marketing, and brand building from global leading publicly listed and privately held companies. Before joining ICL, she held multiple key leadership roles; VP of Marketing of a leading home design group company-Negev Group (2017-2019); Head of International Marketing at Caesarstone Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSTE) from 2006 to 2017; Marketing Manager at Inclarity (2000-2005); and Head of Operations at El Al Israel Airlines (OTC: ELAL/ TA: ELAL) from 1997 to 2000. Maya holds an MBA from the University of Haifa and an LLB from London Metropolitan University.
Maya Grinfeld is the SVP of Global Marketing & Communications at ICL. She joined the company in 2019, bringing 20+ years of experience in global business, marketing, and brand building from global leading publicly listed and privately held companies. Before joining ICL, she held multiple key leadership roles; VP of Marketing of a leading home design group company-Negev Group (2017-2019); Head of International Marketing at Caesarstone Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSTE) from 2006 to 2017; Marketing Manager at Inclarity (2000-2005); and Head of Operations at El Al Israel Airlines (OTC: ELAL/ TA: ELAL) from 1997 to 2000. Maya holds an MBA from the University of Haifa and an LLB from London Metropolitan University.
ICL board of directors
Meet the ICL Board
of Directors
Yoav Doppelt
Chairman of the Board Yoav Doppelt
Chairman of the BoardMr. Doppelt, CEO of Israel Corp. Ltd. Previously served as CEO of Kenon Holdings Ltd., a global company (NYSE: KEN), and from March 2014 to September 2017 served as Executive Chairman of IC Power Ltd., a power generation company. Prior thereto, Mr. Doppelt was the founder and CEO of the Ofer Group’s private equity fund where he was involved in numerous investments in the private equity and technology sectors. He has been the Chief Executive Officer of XT Investments (formerly known as XT Capital and Ofer Hi-Tech) since 2001. He has actively led several public offerings of equity and debt offerings in the US and Europe and he has extensive operational and global business experience with growth companies. Mr. Doppelt also served as Chairman of OPC Energy Ltd. (TASE: OPC) as well as Director of Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. Mr. Doppelt holds a BA in Economics and Management from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Haifa University.
Mr. Doppelt, CEO of Israel Corp. Ltd. Previously served as CEO of Kenon Holdings Ltd., a global company (NYSE: KEN), and from March 2014 to September 2017 served as Executive Chairman of IC Power Ltd., a power generation company. Prior thereto, Mr. Doppelt was the founder and CEO of the Ofer Group’s private equity fund where he was involved in numerous investments in the private equity and technology sectors. He has been the Chief Executive Officer of XT Investments (formerly known as XT Capital and Ofer Hi-Tech) since 2001. He has actively led several public offerings of equity and debt offerings in the US and Europe and he has extensive operational and global business experience with growth companies. Mr. Doppelt also served as Chairman of OPC Energy Ltd. (TASE: OPC) as well as Director of Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. Mr. Doppelt holds a BA in Economics and Management from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Haifa University.
Aviad Kaufman
Member of the Board Aviad Kaufman
Member of the BoardMr. Kaufman has been serving as Director since 2014 as well as Chairman of Israel Corp. since 2016. Mr. Kaufman is currently the CEO of One Globe Business Advisory Ltd. Until July 2021 he served as the CEO of Quantum Pacific (UK) LLP. Prior to joining Quantum Pacific in 2008 as CFO, he held a number of senior corporate finance positions at Amdocs (NYSE: DOX), and prior thereto, served in a number of consultancy positions at KPMG. Mr. Kaufman is a Certified Public Accountant in Israel, and holds a BA in Accounting and Economics from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (with distinction), and an MBA in Finance from Tel Aviv University
Mr. Kaufman has been serving as Director since 2014 as well as Chairman of Israel Corp. since 2016. Mr. Kaufman is currently the CEO of One Globe Business Advisory Ltd. Until July 2021 he served as the CEO of Quantum Pacific (UK) LLP. Prior to joining Quantum Pacific in 2008 as CFO, he held a number of senior corporate finance positions at Amdocs (NYSE: DOX), and prior thereto, served in a number of consultancy positions at KPMG. Mr. Kaufman is a Certified Public Accountant in Israel, and holds a BA in Accounting and Economics from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (with distinction), and an MBA in Finance from Tel Aviv University
Tzipi Ozer-Armon
Member of the Board Tzipi Ozer-Armon
Member of the BoardMs. Tzipi Ozer-Armon has been serving as Director since 2020. Ms. Ozer-Armon serves as the CEO of Lumenis, she joined the company in May 2012. During her tenure, Ms. Ozer-Armon led Lumenis through a comprehensive growth and profitability turnaround, as well as an IPO on the NASDAQ in 2014, and a successful acquisition process in 2015. Prior to joining Lumenis, Ms. Ozer-Armon headed the Japanese market activities of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA), a business with a turnover of more than $800M. Prior to that, Ms. Ozer-Armon served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at SanDisk (Nasdaq: SNDK) with multi-billion dollars sales’. She also served as VP and General Manager of MSystems (Nasdaq: FLSH), and as VP of Corporate Development at Comverse (Nasdaq: CMVT). Ms. Ozer-Armon’s impressive career also includes four years at ATKearney, a Global Management Consulting company based in London, UK. Ms. Ozer-Armon holds a BA magna cum laude in Economics from Tel Aviv University, an MBA majoring in Finance and Marketing, and she is an AMP graduate of Harvard Business School.
Ms. Tzipi Ozer-Armon has been serving as Director since 2020. Ms. Ozer-Armon serves as the CEO of Lumenis, she joined the company in May 2012. During her tenure, Ms. Ozer-Armon led Lumenis through a comprehensive growth and profitability turnaround, as well as an IPO on the NASDAQ in 2014, and a successful acquisition process in 2015. Prior to joining Lumenis, Ms. Ozer-Armon headed the Japanese market activities of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA), a business with a turnover of more than $800M. Prior to that, Ms. Ozer-Armon served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at SanDisk (Nasdaq: SNDK) with multi-billion dollars sales’. She also served as VP and General Manager of MSystems (Nasdaq: FLSH), and as VP of Corporate Development at Comverse (Nasdaq: CMVT). Ms. Ozer-Armon’s impressive career also includes four years at ATKearney, a Global Management Consulting company based in London, UK. Ms. Ozer-Armon holds a BA magna cum laude in Economics from Tel Aviv University, an MBA majoring in Finance and Marketing, and she is an AMP graduate of Harvard Business School.
Reem Aminoach
Member of the Board Reem Aminoach
Member of the BoardMr. Aminoach has been serving as a Director since 2017. Mr. Aminoach is a certified public accountant in Israel, and holds a BA in Accounting and Economics (academic honors, Dean’s honor list) and an MBA in business administration, both from Tel-Aviv University. Until recently, Mr. Aminoach served as founding partner of Shtainmetz Aminoach & Co., Certified Public Accountants. Prior to that, Mr. Aminoach held the military rank of Brigadier General (res.), in his capacity as a member of the IDF General Staff Forum, head of the Budget Department at the Ministry of Defense, Chief Financial Advisor to the Chief of Staff of the IDF and head of the IDF’s Budgetary Array. Mr. Aminoach has also previously served as Director on the Board of Ofer Brothers Investments Ltd., and as Director and Chairman of the audit committee at Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (part of the Israel Corporation Group). Mr. Aminoach also served as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem.
Mr. Aminoach has been serving as a Director since 2017. Mr. Aminoach is a certified public accountant in Israel, and holds a BA in Accounting and Economics (academic honors, Dean’s honor list) and an MBA in business administration, both from Tel-Aviv University. Until recently, Mr. Aminoach served as founding partner of Shtainmetz Aminoach & Co., Certified Public Accountants. Prior to that, Mr. Aminoach held the military rank of Brigadier General (res.), in his capacity as a member of the IDF General Staff Forum, head of the Budget Department at the Ministry of Defense, Chief Financial Advisor to the Chief of Staff of the IDF and head of the IDF’s Budgetary Array. Mr. Aminoach has also previously served as Director on the Board of Ofer Brothers Investments Ltd., and as Director and Chairman of the audit committee at Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (part of the Israel Corporation Group). Mr. Aminoach also served as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem.
Lior Reitblatt
Member of the Board Lior Reitblatt
Member of the BoardMr. Reitblatt has been serving as a Director since 2017. Mr. Reitblatt is a certified public accountant, and holds a BA in accounting and economics from Tel Aviv University and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. Until recently, Mr. Reitblatt served as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Super-Pharm (Israel) Ltd. Mr. Reitblatt has also previously served, among other things, as Chairman of the Board of LifeStyle Ltd. and member of the board of Office Depot Israel Ltd.
Mr. Reitblatt has been serving as a Director since 2017. Mr. Reitblatt is a certified public accountant, and holds a BA in accounting and economics from Tel Aviv University and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. Until recently, Mr. Reitblatt served as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Super-Pharm (Israel) Ltd. Mr. Reitblatt has also previously served, among other things, as Chairman of the Board of LifeStyle Ltd. and member of the board of Office Depot Israel Ltd.
Avisar Paz
Member of the Board Avisar Paz
Member of the BoardMr. Avisar Paz has been serving as a Director since 2001 and is also a Director of Oil refineries Ltd. Previously, Mr. Paz served as Chairman of O.P.C. and CEO of Israel Corporation. Mr. Paz holds a B.A. in Economics and Accounting from Tel-Aviv University and is a certified public accountant in Israel (CPA).
Mr. Avisar Paz has been serving as a Director since 2001 and is also a Director of Oil refineries Ltd. Previously, Mr. Paz served as Chairman of O.P.C. and CEO of Israel Corporation. Mr. Paz holds a B.A. in Economics and Accounting from Tel-Aviv University and is a certified public accountant in Israel (CPA).
Sagi Kabla
Member of the Board Sagi Kabla
Member of the BoardCFO of Israel Corporation
Mr. Sagi Kabla has been serving as a Director since 2016, and is also the CFO of Israel Corporation. Mr. Kabla previously served as Director of Bazan Group and as senior Director, business development, strategy and IR in Israel Corporation. Prior to joining Israel Corporation, Mr. Kabla held various positions at KPMG Corporate Finance. Mr. Kabla is a qualified CPA in Israel and holds a BA in Accounting and Economics from Bar-Ilan University and an MBA (Finance) from the College of Management Studies.
CFO of Israel Corporation
Mr. Sagi Kabla has been serving as a Director since 2016, and is also the CFO of Israel Corporation. Mr. Kabla previously served as Director of Bazan Group and as senior Director, business development, strategy and IR in Israel Corporation. Prior to joining Israel Corporation, Mr. Kabla held various positions at KPMG Corporate Finance. Mr. Kabla is a qualified CPA in Israel and holds a BA in Accounting and Economics from Bar-Ilan University and an MBA (Finance) from the College of Management Studies.
Gadi Lesin
Member of the Board Gadi Lesin
Member of the BoardMr. Gadi Lesin has been serving as Director since 2021. He also currently serves as Director of ORIAN SH.M Ltd. From 2009 to 2018 Mr. Lesin served as the President and CEO of Strauss Group, an international food and beverage company that has collaborations with Danone, PepsiCo, and Haier. Since joining the Strauss Group in 1993, Mr. Lesin served in various senior leadership positions, including as the CEO of Strauss Israel, CEO of Sabra USA, CEO of Strauss Dairies, and CEO of the Sales and Distribution Department. Mr. Lesin also served, among other things, from 2014 to 2015 as the Chairman of the Council of the Manufacturers Association of Israel. From 2013 to 2014 he served as a member of the Interface Round Table Forum headed by the Israeli Prime Minister, and from 2008 to 2013 served as the Chairman of the Israeli Food Industries Association. Mr. Lesin also served as an Officer in an elite air force unit in the IDF. Mr. Lesin holds a BA in Business Management from the Tel Aviv College of Management, and an MBA from Ben Gurion University, and is also a graduate of the CEO workshop of Harvard Business School.
Mr. Gadi Lesin has been serving as Director since 2021. He also currently serves as Director of ORIAN SH.M Ltd. From 2009 to 2018 Mr. Lesin served as the President and CEO of Strauss Group, an international food and beverage company that has collaborations with Danone, PepsiCo, and Haier. Since joining the Strauss Group in 1993, Mr. Lesin served in various senior leadership positions, including as the CEO of Strauss Israel, CEO of Sabra USA, CEO of Strauss Dairies, and CEO of the Sales and Distribution Department. Mr. Lesin also served, among other things, from 2014 to 2015 as the Chairman of the Council of the Manufacturers Association of Israel. From 2013 to 2014 he served as a member of the Interface Round Table Forum headed by the Israeli Prime Minister, and from 2008 to 2013 served as the Chairman of the Israeli Food Industries Association. Mr. Lesin also served as an Officer in an elite air force unit in the IDF. Mr. Lesin holds a BA in Business Management from the Tel Aviv College of Management, and an MBA from Ben Gurion University, and is also a graduate of the CEO workshop of Harvard Business School.
Miriam Haran
Member of the Board Miriam Haran
Member of the BoardDr. Miriam Haran currently serves as Chairperson of Israel Resource Efficiency Center (IREC) and as Chairperson of the Weitz Center for Sustainable Development, and as a board member of M.A.I (Electrical and Electronic Waste Recycling). She also serves as Chairperson of the Public Safety Committee for Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office. Dr. Haran previously served as Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection, as well as Head of Ono Academic College’s MBA Program for Environmental Management. Dr. Haran served as an external director of ICL between 2010-2018. Dr. Haran holds a BSc in Natural Sciences from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Brandeis University.
Dr. Miriam Haran currently serves as Chairperson of Israel Resource Efficiency Center (IREC) and as Chairperson of the Weitz Center for Sustainable Development, and as a board member of M.A.I (Electrical and Electronic Waste Recycling). She also serves as Chairperson of the Public Safety Committee for Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office. Dr. Haran previously served as Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection, as well as Head of Ono Academic College’s MBA Program for Environmental Management. Dr. Haran served as an external director of ICL between 2010-2018. Dr. Haran holds a BSc in Natural Sciences from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Brandeis University.
Dafna Gruber
Member of the Board Dafna Gruber
Member of the BoardMs. Gruber currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Netafim Ltd., a precision irrigation solutions company. Prior to joining Netafim Ms. Gruber held Chief Financial Officer positions in various publicly traded companies including, Nice Systems Ltd. from 2007 to 2015, and Alvarion Ltd. from 1999 to 2007. Ms. Gruber also served as CFO in several private companies including Clal Industries from 2015 to 2017
Ms. Gruber currently serves as an external director or independent director of several public companies, including Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd, Tufin
Software Technologies Ltd, Cognyte Ltd. and Cellbrite Ltd. Ms. Gruber is a certified public accountant and holds a BA degree in Accounting and Economics from Tel Aviv University.
Ms. Gruber currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Netafim Ltd., a precision irrigation solutions company. Prior to joining Netafim Ms. Gruber held Chief Financial Officer positions in various publicly traded companies including, Nice Systems Ltd. from 2007 to 2015, and Alvarion Ltd. from 1999 to 2007. Ms. Gruber also served as CFO in several private companies including Clal Industries from 2015 to 2017
Ms. Gruber currently serves as an external director or independent director of several public companies, including Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd, Tufin
Software Technologies Ltd, Cognyte Ltd. and Cellbrite Ltd. Ms. Gruber is a certified public accountant and holds a BA degree in Accounting and Economics from Tel Aviv University.
Michal Silverberg
Member of the Board Michal Silverberg
Member of the BoardMichal Silverberg has been serving as Director since July 2022. She also currently serves as a Managing Director at the Novartis Venture Fund (“NVF”) since 2017. Prior to joining NVF and from 2014, Ms. Silverberg served as a Senior Partner at Takeda Ventures and, prior to that and from 2007, Ms. Silverberg worked at Novo Nordisk in roles of increasing responsibility, including as Senior Director Business Development and New Product Commercialization, serving as a member of the BioPharm leadership team. Since 1998, Ms. Silverberg has held positions in various sectors of the life science industry, including in the Office of the Chief Scientist of Israel (the incubator program), venture capital (Ofer Brothers Hi Tech investing group) and global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, including various positions at MGVS Ltd., an Israeli biotech company, and at OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in a business development role. Ms. Silverberg currently serves as a director in several private companies. Ms. Silverberg holds a B.A. degree in economics and business management from Haifa University, Israel, an M.B.A. degree from Tel-Aviv University, Israel, and a M.A. degree in Biotechnology from Columbia University, New York.
Michal Silverberg has been serving as Director since July 2022. She also currently serves as a Managing Director at the Novartis Venture Fund (“NVF”) since 2017. Prior to joining NVF and from 2014, Ms. Silverberg served as a Senior Partner at Takeda Ventures and, prior to that and from 2007, Ms. Silverberg worked at Novo Nordisk in roles of increasing responsibility, including as Senior Director Business Development and New Product Commercialization, serving as a member of the BioPharm leadership team. Since 1998, Ms. Silverberg has held positions in various sectors of the life science industry, including in the Office of the Chief Scientist of Israel (the incubator program), venture capital (Ofer Brothers Hi Tech investing group) and global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, including various positions at MGVS Ltd., an Israeli biotech company, and at OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in a business development role. Ms. Silverberg currently serves as a director in several private companies. Ms. Silverberg holds a B.A. degree in economics and business management from Haifa University, Israel, an M.B.A. degree from Tel-Aviv University, Israel, and a M.A. degree in Biotechnology from Columbia University, New York.
Shalom Shlomo
Member of the Board Shalom Shlomo
Member of the BoardMr. Shlomo has been serving as Director since January 2024. He also serves as a Director of Ashdod Refinery Ltd. (TASE:ARF) since August 2023, and as the Chairman of the Haim Avshalom Institute since May 2023. Mr. Shlomo has over 20 years of experience in various leading positions in both the public and private sectors, including providing consulting services to Israeli energy, infrastructure, and telecommunication companies, as well as serving as the Israeli Government Secretary from June 2021 until January 2023. Mr. Shlomo holds an LLB degree in law from the Israeli Academic Center for Law and Business
Mr. Shlomo has been serving as Director since January 2024. He also serves as a Director of Ashdod Refinery Ltd. (TASE:ARF) since August 2023, and as the Chairman of the Haim Avshalom Institute since May 2023. Mr. Shlomo has over 20 years of experience in various leading positions in both the public and private sectors, including providing consulting services to Israeli energy, infrastructure, and telecommunication companies, as well as serving as the Israeli Government Secretary from June 2021 until January 2023. Mr. Shlomo holds an LLB degree in law from the Israeli Academic Center for Law and Business
Corporate governance
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In order to benefit all stakeholders and support our social license to operate as well as to secure our continuous growth and increase our company’s value, we are fully committed to practicing a transparent, moral, and ethical corporate governance policy. Our business integrity and ethical behavior are in accordance with the ICL Code of Ethics, which helps us build positive relationships with all our stakeholders, business partners, global communities, and employees while protecting their rights and interests. We adhere to fair labor practices and promote and practice top-tier innovative sustainable solutions for the benefit of our global community as well as for the health and safety of our employees. We comply with all the laws and regulations and constantly seek to enhance the implementation of good corporate governance, which we believe leads to best practice behavior in all related fields.
