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Israel Railways Faces Leadership Vacuum as Chairman Departs and CEO Role Remains Unfilled

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First reported by Calcalist · 7 hours ago

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Israel Railways is currently without a chairman and permanent CEO, with acting CEO Avner Flor leading amid ongoing leadership searches. Chairman Moshe Shimoni stepped down after six years, and the CEO role has been vacant for nearly a year. The company faces significant challenges managing large infrastructure projects and operational issues during this leadership gap.

01Israel Railways is without a chairman and permanent CEO as of Wednesday.
02Chairman Moshe Shimoni ended his term after six years to lead Mekorot.
03Acting CEO Avner Flor has led since Moshe Zana left nearly a year ago.
04A CEO search failed to find a candidate; a new tender and outreach to government company CEOs continue.
05The CEO role is complex, involving multi-billion shekel projects, labor unions, and safety challenges.
06The railway faces critical infrastructure completions amid leadership instability, impacting public trust.

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