Strauss announces the appointment of two new directors to the group’s board – Ravit Barniv and Shaul Kobrinsky.

The board of Strauss Group approved the appointment of two new directors to the group – Mrs. Ravit Barniv and Mr. Shaul Kobrinsky.

The group’s board will consist of 10 directors, including 3 external directors. The group’s board approved the appointments following an in-depth and significant process assisted by external professionals.

Barniv has experience in senior management positions in a variety of industries including food, real estate, health, and communications. She previously served as CEO of “Netvision” (2001-2007), Chairperson of “Shikun & Binui” (2007-2012), Chairperson of “Tnuva” (2013-2015), as well as a director at “Ormat” (2015-2021) and a director at “Clalit Health Services” (2017-2022). Barniv holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and philosophy from Tel Aviv University, a master’s degree in finance from Tel Aviv University, and a second master’s degree in government from Reichman University.

Kobrinsky comes with extensive experience in the industrial and financial sectors specializing in credit, risk management, and strategy. Shaul previously served as deputy CEO at “Clal Industries” (1981-1989), CEO of “Kargal” (1989-1997), CEO of “Ordan” (1997-2002), Chairman of the board at “Itung” and “Nirlat” (1999-2002), Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions at American investment company “Alagem Capital Group” (2003-2010), as a board member at “Scope” (2006-2008), as a board member at “Magal Security Systems” (2005-2014), as CEO and Chairman at Novolog (2010-2017), as a board member (2014-2018), and Chairman of the board at “Discount Bank” (2018-2023). Shaul previously served as a member of the board at the Manufacturers’ Association. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Tel Aviv University.

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