KEREN AVRIEL-SADAN
CEO
Nofit,HA
Summary
Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations, seeking a leadership role where I can drive the development of new ventures from the ground up. Known for strategic vision and entrepreneurial mindset, I thrive in building organizations and leading teams toward ambitious goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
CEO
Yevul Info
Qatzrin, Israel
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Secured NIS 3M grant from IIA under a 2-year incubator program
- Conducted experiments with international corporations
- Established company structure, equity, budget, and technology roadmap
- Ecosystem acknowledge and privilege supportive advisory board
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
COO, Chief Economist, Partnerships Manager
ICL RD&I
01.2014 - 06.2022
- Created and managed partnership strategies for innovative business opportunities
- Developed global R&D KPIs and supervised projects on energy, biotech, sustainability, and Agrifoodtech fields
- Designed internal CVC and open innovation hub
- Executed a global technology roadmap strategy
- Secured ~USD 1M grant from BIRD foundation
- Mentored employees at all levels within the organization to support their professional development goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to optimize workflow and enhance communication channels.
- Championed change management initiatives for smoother organizational transitions during periods of growth or restructuring.
- Aligned corporate strategy with industry trends
Corporate HQ Development Analyst
ICL Innovative Ag Solutions
Tel Aviv
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Conducted mergers and acquisitions valuations and negotiations
- Analyzed R&D projects, resulting in significant resource savings of ~USD 1million
- Conducted post-project evaluations to assess performance against calculated synergies
- Evaluated project outcomes using data-driven methodologies, resulting in savings millions of dollars for non feasible projects and increased success rates.
Finance Manager, Promoted to CFO
Cham Foods (TASE-Israel)
10.2009 - 10.2011
- Lead Prospectus and debentures issued to the public, resulted by a lower interest.
- Hedging exchange rates resulted by hundreds of thousands of income.
- Refined internal control procedures, strengthening the overall integrity of financial data captured within the system.
- Presented financial results to board members and investors, maintaining transparency in communication regarding company performance.
Finance Manager, Promoted to CFO
Synel Industries (TASE-Israel)
Yoqneam, Northern District
01.2007 - 08.2009
- Led budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Enhanced cash flow management through the development of robust forecasting models, ensuring optimal liquidity for business operations.
- Spearheaded the implementation of a new financial reporting system, resulting in more accurate and timely data for decision-making purposes.
Education
MBA - Finance, Capital Market, and Financial Engineering
Hebrew University
Jerusalem, Israel 04.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Accountancy - Economics and Accounting
Haifa University
04.1997 - 01.2001
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
TLV university
Mergers and Acquisitions
Grant Thornton
Skills
Finance
Pre-seed investment
Technology roadmaps
Industry trends
Hunter mentality
Goal setting
Crisis management
Strategic visioning
Inspirational leadership
Problem-solving abilities
Adaptability
Multitasking Abilities
Certification
Directors - Managerial Women forum
Mentorships
- Innovation lecturer at Technion
- Women Entrepreneurs Program at TLV University
- KIC Hub
- SHEvyon
Timeline
CEO
Yevul Info
06.2022 - 10.2024
COO, Chief Economist, Partnerships Manager
ICL RD&I
01.2014 - 06.2022
Corporate HQ Development Analyst
ICL Innovative Ag Solutions
09.2012 - 01.2014
Finance Manager, Promoted to CFO
Cham Foods (TASE-Israel)
10.2009 - 10.2011
Finance Manager, Promoted to CFO
Synel Industries (TASE-Israel)
01.2007 - 08.2009
MBA - Finance, Capital Market, and Financial Engineering
Hebrew University
04.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Accountancy - Economics and Accounting
Haifa University
04.1997 - 01.2001
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
TLV university
Mergers and Acquisitions
Grant Thornton
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