Melisron CEO Ofir Sarid Dies at 54 After Illness
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Ofir Sarid, CEO of the real estate group Melisron, died at age 54 after a period of illness. He had served as CEO for seven years and in senior roles at the company for 15 years. The CFO has been appointed interim CEO.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Melisron CEO Ofir Sarid passed away at 54.
- He led the company for seven years as CEO.
- Sarid had been with Melisron for 15 years.
- He took a medical leave of absence in September.
- The CFO is now acting CEO.
Ofir Sarid, the CEO of the real estate group Melisron and chairman of Aviv Melisron, has passed away at the age of 54. Sarid, who leaves behind a wife and three children, had served in senior management roles at Melisron for 15 years.
He joined the company in 2011 as CFO and was appointed CEO in October 2019. Sarid had been in the CEO role for the past seven years. In early September, Melisron announced Sarid was taking a leave of absence due to medical reasons. Last week, following a deterioration in his health, the company announced the end of his tenure.
Liora Ofer, the controlling shareholder and chairwoman of Melisron's board, eulogized Sarid, stating, "I mourn the untimely passing of Ofir, who beyond being a valued, professional, and talented CEO, was a true friend and partner in vision and path. Ofir was a person of values and beloved, and he will be greatly missed. His work and many years of contribution will continue to accompany Melisron going forward."
Oren Hellinger, the company's CFO, has been appointed acting CEO until a permanent replacement is found.
