A global community like no other.
Exceptional CEOs, remarkable business leaders, and distinguished public officials united by shared values.
Invitation only.
About IEF
The Israel Economic Forum (IEF) is a curated global peer group of exceptional, powerful, and connected business leaders and influencers who collectively leverage their success to ensure the future of the Jewish people and State of Israel. We believe that strengthening Israel’s economic standing in the world—and its interconnectedness in the international community—will cement Israel as an enduring modern economic superpower with a secure and resilient future.
We will take the bold moves necessary to normalize Israel’s place in the world, its global connectivity in trade, innovation technology and economic impact, leveraging our membership base in over twenty countries around the world.
Never alone means never again.
Community
A global invitation-only network of exceptional leaders and
changemakers
Engagement
Convening the foremost business leaders and influencers to advance Israel's economic interests
Impact
Leveraging Israel's unique expertise, capabilities and innovations
Member Experience
Access: Connect with members around the world
Insight: Exclusive high-value content & programming
Missions: VIP delegations to centers of influence
Fellows: Learn from leading experts
Advancement: Grow your business through collaboration
Forum: Deep peer-to-peer connection
Summit: Premier member-only gathering
Next-Gen: Unparalleled experience for children of IEF members
Membership Eligibility
IEF is a global community of extraordinary leaders who share a deep connection to Israel and are invested in its long-term economic success and enduring leadership on the world stage. Invited candidates are evaluated through one of three tracks:
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Member holds the title of CEO, President, Chairperson of the Board, Managing Partner, Managing Director, or Founder and the Member’s business:
• Produces revenue of at least $10MM annually; or
• Has an enterprise value of $20MM; or
• Assets under management in excess of $250MM
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Member has a personal net worth in excess of $20MM
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Member has made outstanding contributions to Israel’s economic advancement through private enterprise or public service
Learn more about our eligibility requirements
Team
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Avi Jorisch
Co-founder and CEO
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Shai Romirowsky
Co-founder and Managing Director
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Jonathan Missner
Managing Partner, Stein, Mitchell, Beato, & Missner LLP
Board of Advisors
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Bonnie Siegel
Founder, Entrepreneur, Brand Strategist
Board of Advisors
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Michael Oren
Israel’s Ambassador to the United States (2009-2013)
Board of Advisors
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Prof. Eugene Kandel
Chairman, Start-Up Nation Policy Institute (NGO)
Board of Advisors
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Omer Yankelevich
Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Member of Knesset (2019-2021)
Board of Advisors
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Shirin Herzog
Partner, Goldfarb Seligman
Board of Advisors
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Yaakov Katz
Author & Former Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post
Fellow
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Ilan Berman
Senior Vice President of the American Foreign Policy Council
Fellow
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Jonathan Schachter
Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute
Fellow
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Roberta Bonazzi
President of the European Foundation for Democracy
Fellow
