Chico Menashe

Chico Menashe is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Asif: Culinary Institute of Israel and as the Chief Operating Officer at Start-Up Nation Central, Chico oversees multiple departments including operations, human resources, and finance. Previously, Chico held significant positions at the Israel National Council for the Child, where leadership included Acting Chief Executive Officer and VP of Marketing & Communications, contributing to policies that support children's welfare in Israel. Additional experience includes roles as Deputy Director at KAN - Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation and Executive Managing Director at IBA Radio News, along with journalistic positions that focused on health and environmental issues. Chico's academic background includes a Master's degree in Law from Bar Ilan University and a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies & Management from The College of Management, Israel.