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Grapevine, June 5, 2026: Another good deal

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Rami Levy
Key elements_ David Zaikin, Founder and CEO, Key Elements Group

Decade-long weapons development cycles ‘unacceptable,’ Key Elements Group CEO says

AI and computing, illustrative image.

Almost half of operational decisions will be done by AI in 2030, IBM reveals - poll

GILI LUSTIG is honored this week at a special tribute event in Tel Aviv celebrating more than 40 years of leadership and impact in Israeli sport.

Gili Lustig honored for four decades of transforming Olympic sports in Israel


Regulator indicts Victory, Yochananof CEOs over price fixing

Victory CEO Eyal Ravid and other top Israeli supermarket executives face criminal charges for alleged cartel arrangements and price manipulation following a major competition authority investigation.

 People shop for milk products at the Shufersal Deal supermarket in Katsrin, Golan Heights, on November 28, 2022.

Google Ventures takes part in Israel’s Blockaid series B $50m. funding round

Blockaid works with some of the biggest on-chain companies, such as Coinbase, Metamask, Stellar, Uniswap, and World App.

Photo of Blockaid founders.

Mercantile Bank introduces Barak Nardi as new CEO

Nardi's appointment is subject to approval by the Bank of Israel, and the date of commencement of his term has not yet been determined.

 Barak Nardi

The more depressed the CEO, the larger the pay, a study reveals

"Considering the widespread nature of depression among executives, additional studies are needed to understand contributing factors".

 The more depressed the CEO, the bigger the compensation package. Study comes up with surprising results. Illustration.

Israeli resin-based consumer goods giant Keter taps Udi Sagi as new CEO

The Keter Group is a global manufacturer and retailer of resin-based household and garden products. Its new CEO, Udi Sagi, has helped spur innovation and introduce automation to its plants.

 Keter Group CEO Udi Sagi.

New Zappa CEO: "We'll tackle entertainment market challenges"

Zappa Group shareholders approved Amir Weiser as CEO. With extensive hospitality and retail experience, he will report to the Events Group chairman.

 Zappa Group shareholders approved Amir Weiser as CEO. With extensive hospitality and retail experience, he will report to the Events Group chairman.

Benjy Singer, Appointed President of the Rifman Institute for the Development of the Negev

Benjy Singer

Half of start-ups in Israel had investments canceleddue to war - report

Almost half (49%) of Israeli tech companies reported investment cancellations due to the war and only 31% expressed confidence that they will be able to raise money next year.

 ISRAELI FLAGS are positioned in the area of the Philadelphi Corridor. If Israel relinquishes control of the corridor, it would be giving Hamas the chance to reinstate its significant presence in the Gaza Strip, practically making it a sovereign power, the writers argue.

New Volvo and Honda importer CEO: Haggai Dekel replaces Tomer Cohen

Dekel managed the heavy vehicle division at Meir Group, Cohen managed the company for 13 years. Management shuffle also at Colmobil, which is replacing division heads.


Gili Priante: CEO of Metro Motor, from Mercedes to Yamaha

After 12 years, the CEO of Calmobile's luxury car division is leaving to lead Metro Automotive, the country's largest two-wheeled vehicle importer, focusing on Dongfeng car models.

 Gili Priante