Noam Hanegbi
Noam Hanegbi | |
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נעם הנגבי | |
| Born | 1959 (age 65–66) |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Alma mater | Bar-Ilan University (BA Economics & Computer Science) |
| Occupation(s) | Technology executive, banker |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Employer | Bank Hapoalim |
| Known for | Chairmanship of Bank Hapoalim |
| Title | Chairman of the Board |
| Term | 17 February 2025 – present |
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| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 2 daughters |
Noam Hanegbi (Hebrew: נעם הנגבי; born 1959) is an Israeli technology expert and senior executive in the banking and financial sector. He has served on the boards of directors of several Israeli financial institutions and currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Bank Hapoalim since February 2025.[1][2]
Biography
Hanegbi holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Computer Science from Bar-Ilan University. He served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the MAMRAM unit, where he gained practical experience in information systems and communication technologies.
Between 2000 and 2011, Hanegbi served as Senior Vice President at Discount Bank, where he headed the Operations and Information Division, the Retail Banking Division, and the Marketing Division. During this period, he led the “Ofek” project, aimed at rebuilding the bank’s core IT systems.[1]
From 2015 to 2019, he headed the Information Systems and IT Division at Maccabi Healthcare Services, where he was responsible for developing technological infrastructure for digital services to members.[1]
Throughout his career, Hanegbi held board and chairperson roles in various financial and technology-related companies, including Mercantile Discount Bank, Discount Mortgage Bank, Isracard, Diners Club Israel, Shva (Automated Bank Services Ltd.), and Masav (Bank Clearing Center). He was also involved in national technological projects such as Israel’s border control system and the "Yevka" banking technology supervision initiative.[3][4]
In 2019, he was appointed an external director at Bank Hapoalim,[4] where he served as Chair of the Information Technology and Innovation Committee and as a member of the Credit, Audit, Corporate Governance, and Stakeholder Committees. In January 2025, Hanegbi was elected Chairman of the bank’s Board of Directors, officially assuming the position on February 17, 2025.[5]
Hanegbi is married and has two daughters.[5]
References
- ^ a b c Katz, Aharon (2025-01-26). "The technological background and experience with competitors: Noam Hanegbi's path to the chairmanship". Globes. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
- ^ זרצקי, רונן (2025-01-26). "תקרת הזכוכית נשברה: אנשי היי-טק הופכים לבכירים במגזר הפיננסי -". אנשים ומחשבים - פורטל חדשות היי-טק, מיחשוב, טלקום, טכנולוגיות (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-05-27.
- ^ "Israel's Bank Hapoalim board appoints new chairman". Reuters. 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
- ^ a b "Noam Hanegbi". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2025-05-27.
- ^ a b Lior, Gad (2025-01-26). "Bank Hapoalim appoints Noam Hanegbi as new chairman". Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-05-27.