Jonathan Yaari

Jonathan Yaari has a diverse work experience that spans various sectors. Jonathan is currently the Chief Project Officer at Azrieli Group since February 2023. Prior to this, from February 2021 to February 2023, they served as the General Partner - AWZ Ventures Growth Fund at Awz Ventures Inc.

Jonathan also has a military background, having worked in the Israel Defense Forces and the Israeli Air Force. From August 2017 to August 2020, they served as the Israeli Defense Attaché in France, where they represented Israel's defense ministry and armed forces and was responsible for defense cooperation between the two countries. Jonathan also contributed to business development and market expansion for Israel's defense industries.

In the Israeli Air Force, Jonathan held several leadership positions. Jonathan was the Commander of the Intel Collection and Air Defense Division from July 2014 to May 2017, where they established and commanded the division and implemented organizational changes. Prior to this, they served as the Commander of the Air Defense Branch in the Operations Division from August 2013 to July 2014.

Jonathan's military career in the Israeli Air Force also includes roles as a Squadron Commander from July 2006 to June 2012 and as the Deputy Squadron Commander from August 2003 to August 2005.

Prior to their military service, Jonathan worked as an Associate at McKinsey & Company from July 2001 to July 2003. In this role, they provided consultation services to various international companies on marketing, new-business creation, procurement, and business-plan evaluation.

Overall, Jonathan Yaari's work experience highlights their leadership, strategic planning, and business development skills.

Jonathan Yaari's education history includes a range of academic and military achievements. Jonathan obtained their Bachelor's degree in Economics from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1992. From 1992 to 1994, Yaari attended the Israeli Air Force Flight School, where they focused on Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology. Later, in 2000 and 2001, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at INSEAD. In 2005 and 2006, Yaari completed the Israeli Defense Force Squadron Commander Course, specializing in Military and Strategic Leadership. Finally, in 2012 and 2013, Yaari attended Harvard University, where they earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree with a focus on Public Administration.