Sigal Shelach

Sigal Shelach is the CEO of JDC Israel, a role held since June 2007, where leadership is focused on the organization's operations aimed at shaping the socioeconomic future of Israel through strategic cooperation with various sectors. In addition to this role, Sigal also serves as the CEO of JDCI-TEVET and director of employment programs, dedicated to reducing poverty and assisting chronically unemployed Israelis in entering the workforce. Prior to joining JDC, Sigal worked as a Senior Researcher at the Ministry of Economy and Industry, Israel, from January 2001 to January 2007. Sigal holds a PhD in Labor Studies and an Executive Master's in Labor Studies from Tel Aviv University, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Plant Sciences from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.