A global community like no other.

Exceptional CEOs, remarkable business leaders, and distinguished public officials united by shared values.

Invitation only.

The Israel Economic Forum (IEF) is a curated global peer group of exceptional, 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 bold moves to normalize Israel’s place in the world, its global connectivity in trade, innovation, technology and economic impact, leveraging our membership base in more than twenty countries around the world. Never alone means never again.

Community

A global invitation-only network of exceptional leaders and changemakers

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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:

  • 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 

  • Member has a personal net worth in excess of $20MM

  • Reserved for highly recognizable leaders who have made exceptional impact on Israel's economic advancement and global standing through distinguished public service or notable private enterprise. 

Learn more about our eligibility requirements

Team

  • Avi Jorisch

    Co-founder and CEO

  • Shai Romirowsky

    Shai Romirowsky

    Co-founder and Managing Director

  • Jonathan Missner

    Managing Partner, Stein, Mitchell, Beato, & Missner LLP

    Board of Advisors

  • Bonnie Siegel

    Founder, Entrepreneur, Brand Strategist

    Board of Advisors

  • Michael Oren

    Michael Oren

    Israel’s Ambassador to the United States (2009-2013)

    Board of Advisors

  • Eugene Kandel

    Prof. Eugene Kandel

    Chairman, Start-Up Nation Policy Institute (NGO)

    Board of Advisors

  • Omer Yankelevich

    Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Member of Knesset (2019-2021)

    Board of Advisors

  • Shirin Herzog

    Partner, Goldfarb Seligman

    Board of Advisors

  • Dr. Eyal Hulata

    Former National Security Advisor and Head of Israel's National Security Council

    Fellow

  • Yaakov Katz

    Yaakov Katz

    Author & Former Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post

    Fellow

  • Ilan Berman

    Senior Vice President of the American Foreign Policy Council

    Fellow

  • Jonathan Schachter

    Jonathan Schachter

    Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute

    Fellow

  • Roberta Bonazzi

    President of the European Foundation for Democracy

    Fellow

Explore IEF's Global Reach: Members in 22 Countries and Counting