El Al Appoints New CEO: Levi Halevi to Lead the Airline to the Next Stage
El Al Spokesperson: The El Al Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Levi Halevi as the company’s CEO, following a thorough search process conducted by the board’s special search committee. This appointment marks a significant step in the continued growth and renewal of Israel’s national airline.
Who is Levi Halevi?
Levi Halevi is a well-known and respected figure in Israel’s business and financial sectors. Over the past seven years, he served as the CEO of CAL, leading the company to impressive business achievements, with significant growth and high profitability that positioned the company at the top of the credit card market.
Prior to this, Halevi served as the Head of the Technology Division at Discount Bank and held several senior positions in finance and technology, including Deputy CEO of Menora Mivtachim, Head of Development at Bank Hapoalim, CEO of Malam Group, and CEO of Consist Systems.
What Does El Al Think About the Appointment?
El Al’s Board Chairman, Amikam Ben Tzvi, welcomed the appointment and stated:
“We welcome Levi Halevi’s appointment as CEO of El Al. He brings with him rich managerial experience and a deep understanding of finance and technology. I am confident that together with El Al’s talented team, he will lead the company to new heights.”
Farewell to the Outgoing CEO
At the same time, the board expressed gratitude to the outgoing CEO, Dina Ben Tal Ganancia, for her significant contributions to the company in recent years. Ben Tal Ganancia led El Al through challenging times, including the COVID-19 period and beyond, and played a key role in the company’s stability and renewal.
What’s Next?
As of now, no exact date has been announced for Halevi’s commencement as CEO, but the company notes that an update will be provided in due course. Meanwhile, the aviation and economic sectors are eager to see how Halevi will make his mark on the company and lead it to the next stage, with the reopening of destinations, investments in technology, and improved passenger service experience.
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