Who We Are - UK Israel Tech Hub

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Haim Shani

Chairman

Co-Founder and General Partner of Israel Growth Partners, a leading Tech focused late stage fund with over 14 investments to date and 600 million dollars under management. Haim Shani is the former Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Finance and has decades of experience in tech, including as CEO of NICE Systems. Mr. Shani was recently awarded OBE from Queen Elizabeth for his contribution to the UK-Israel Tech Hub.

Acting Director

An experienced advisor for companies on market entry, innovation scouting and growth strategies, Idan has worked with some of Israel’s most innovative early-stage startups in the fields of AI, computer vision and cyber security.

Head of UK Office

Leading the Hub’s operations in the UK, as well as building our relationships with UK companies and the British Government. Dona also brings expertise to the Hub’s focus in the Arabic online content sector as well as the EdTech scene.

UK Partnership Manager

Leading on the development of strategic partnerships between The Hub and UK businesses, towards TeXchange 2020. Over the last 7 years, she has been working for mission-led organisations in the non-profit and private sectors, with a strong focus on community building and business development. Previously worked at JW3, Zinc VC and early stage start ups.

Healthcare Innovation Manager

Manages projects and delegations in Israel, working across sectors to coordinate activities that implement the vision and strategy of the UK Israel Tech Hub. Ella has experience coordinating large and complex budgets and projects in the Israeli public and non-profit sectors, and is currently finishing up her MBA in the Mandel Social Leadership Program at Ben Gurion University.

Fintech Manager

Manages the Fintech & Cyber sector and is experienced in facilitating successful collaborations between financial institutions – tier-1 banks and leading insurance companies among them, and Fintech / Insurtech technology companies and startups.

Arab Sector Manager

Manages projects within the Arab community and acts as the liaison for the emerging Arab tech sector, by connecting business opportunities in the UK and enhancing the assimilation of the Arab community in the high-tech ecosystem. Additionally, Sami is charge of the ArabtechPort , an online platform that aims to empower Arab entrepreneurs by offering tools to learn, connect and go global.A self-motivated and independent individual with proven digital marketing, relation building and open-source research skills. Aspires to break-through communication barriers and bring people together.

Head of Operations

Manages the Hub’s operations unit, including all sectors activities, finances and cross-sector work. Hadar has vast experience in working in Israel’s both public and private sectors, such as the Ministry of Science and Technology and startups.

Community Manager

Manages community strategy and partnerships for the tech hub. Naomi has vast experience in international production for the performing arts and television in both the UK and Israel.

Job Vacancies:

Haim Shani

Chairman

Idan Fisher

Acting Director

Dona Haj

Head of UK Office

Elinor Honigstein

UK Partnership Manager

Sam Cronin

Healthcare Innovation Manager

Otni Oron

Fintech Manager

Sami Awad

Arab Sector Manager

Hadar Huberman

Head of Operations

Naomi Friend

Community Manager

Ella Caplan

Programme Manager

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Our response to Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Job Vacancies:

Haim Shani

Chairman

Idan Fisher

Acting Director

Dona Haj

Head of UK Office​

Elinor Honigstein

UK Partnership Manager

Sam Cronin

Healthcare Innovation Manager

Otni Oron

Fintech Manager

Sami Awad

Arab Sector Manager

Hadar Huberman

Head of Operations

Naomi Friend

Community Manager

Ella Caplan

Programme Manager

Contact Us

Supporters:

Partners:

Our response to Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Head of UK Office