Irit Hovich

Irit Hovich is a seasoned professional in organizational development and talent management, currently serving as the Director of Organizational Development and Learning at Cognyte since May 2025. Previously, Irit held the role of Senior Director of Global Talent Management and Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Teva Pharmaceuticals, where leadership in global Inclusion & Diversity strategy across 50 countries was a key focus. Irit also served as a Senior Organizational Consultant at Lotem, advising multinational tech companies on organizational design and leadership development, and founded Re - Inclusive Leadership Assistant, an HR-tech startup dedicated to fostering inclusive leadership. An independent consultant for the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, Irit specialized in embedding inclusive practices within organizations. Educational qualifications include a Psychotherapist degree in Psychology from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and a Master of Social Work from Tel Aviv University.