New Ayalon Highways Chairman Accused of Fabricating Resume

A recent investigation by "HaMevaker" (The Critic) has raised serious questions about the qualifications of Idan David, the newly appointed chairman of Ayalon Highways, a crucial Israeli national infrastructure company. David, only 40, oversees multi-billion shekel budgets, but his resume, allegedly embellished, includes forged signatures and claims of management experience that appear to be largely fictitious. Following the report, a criminal complaint is expected to be filed against David with the police.

David's resume, submitted to secure the position, reportedly inflated his experience. While working at the agricultural company Migdalit in 2012, he claimed to be a finance vice president managing hundreds of millions. However, the company was facing bankruptcy with nearly 50 million shekels in debt, and an indictment was filed against it for employing illegal foreign workers. Furthermore, the former CEO of Migdalit, Shoshan Rabia, claims his signature on a letter of recommendation, which cited impressive financial figures, was forged. He stated David was not a true vice president and that the title was self-assigned.

Further scrutiny revealed more discrepancies. David allegedly submitted a document bearing the forged signature of accountant Yoram Barzani, who denies ever knowing Migdalit or signing any document for them. Barzani described the situation as "frightening" and potentially criminal. In 2016, David moved to manage the economic company of Kiryat Motzkin, claiming credit for planning the "Mishkenot Ha'Omanim" neighborhood, though most of it was planned before his tenure. He also claimed the development of a "hotel promenade," which residents and city officials deny exists.

In 2019, David became CEO of Bat Yam's economic company and later CEO of Ashkelon municipality. In Ashkelon, council members questioned his resume, but he evaded direct answers. In 2024, he founded a private company, IDY, claiming it manages four billion shekels in assets and employs 320 people. This company's address led to Wix's offices and a residential building, with no evidence of IDY's existence or its claimed workforce. When confronted, David refused to answer questions about his experience or his private company, repeatedly directing the interviewer to the police.

The investigation suggests a systemic failure by government bodies, including the Companies Authority and various boards, to conduct proper due diligence. The report argues that if David's claims are indeed false, he should be immediately dismissed. The Attorney General's office has received a request from the Companies Authority to investigate the discrepancies in David's resume.