Gal Defes is a seasoned banking professional with a strong background in high tech, real estate finance, commercial and industrial lending. Serving as the Senior Vice President and Head of International C&I, High Tech & Corporate Banking Services at BHI, Gal is responsible for managing three lines of business. Prior to joining BHI, Gal held various senior roles at Bank Leumi USA, where Gal focused on providing financial solutions to clients in the technology sector. With a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Management from Tel Aviv University, as well as an MBA in Finance, Gal brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their current role.
BHI
BHI offers full commercial banking services that combine the personal attention and responsiveness of a prestigious boutique bank with the expertise and financial strength of a global bank. With a footprint in the largest U.S. metropolitan areas, we are committed to creating innovative funding solutions for your long and short term needs, and providing convenient banking and liquidity products for your everyday business needs. Our BHI relationship managers have broad sector-specific expertise in areas from real estate to hi-tech, food and commodities, healthcare, apparel to entertainment, complemented by a fully-dedicated support team focused on your company's short and long term needs. *BHI is a registered service mark of Bank Hapoalim B.M. Member FDIC. Deposit accounts offered by the New York Branch are fully insured by the FDIC to the maximum extent permitted by law. Deposit accounts offered by the Americas Tower Branch and Plaza Branch are not FDIC insured.