Globes to Rank Top 30 Israeli CEOs for 2026
Globes, an Israeli business newspaper, is launching its first-ever "30 Best CEOs for 2026" project, focusing on executives from companies listed on the Tel Aviv 125 index. The initiative, set to be published in the upcoming Rosh Hashanah edition of its G supplement, aims to highlight achievements in managing public companies.
The ranking methodology was developed in collaboration with Cognom Economic Consulting, led by CPA Uri Cohen, and Professor Menahem Brenner. The evaluation is primarily based (75%) on a questionnaire answered by approximately 70 analysts and investment managers overseeing over 1 billion shekels. The remaining 25% is determined by the stock's risk-adjusted return compared to its benchmark index.
The special edition will feature in-depth interviews with selected CEOs, alongside a quick questionnaire on management topics, offering insights into work routines, priorities, and employee recruitment. The article teases profiles of top-ranked executives, including a CEO whose company's stock surged 600% after he took over a struggling firm, another celebrating 40 years with the company, and a female executive who executed a significant rescue operation. It also mentions a couple managing a business empire and closing multi-billion shekel deals with tech giants, as well as a CEO who largely disregards stock price and one who has already set next year's targets.
Detailed criteria for the qualitative ranking (75%) include performance and target achievement, corporate governance, capital allocation, transparency, and preparation for future challenges through innovation and technology adoption. The remaining 25% is based on risk-adjusted stock returns against the benchmark index. The publication also lists the ranking entities, including major Israeli financial institutions like Altshuler Shaham, Harel, and Migdal.
