ZIM CEO Chen Lichtenstein Revamps Company Culture Amid Ongoing Sale Process
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By שירי חביב ולדהורן
First reported by Globes · Aug 19, 2026
What happened
Chen Lichtenstein, newly appointed CEO of Israeli shipping firm ZIM, is reshaping company culture while presenting improved Q2 financial results amid an ongoing $4.2 billion sale process. The company reported $64 million net profit and revenue growth, with the sale awaiting Israeli government approval amid security concerns. Lichtenstein’s leadership style is notably more informal and inclusive compared to his predecessor.
- 01ZIM reports $64 million net profit in Q2, reversing prior quarter’s $86 million loss.
- 02New CEO Chen Lichtenstein introduces a more inclusive, approachable management style.
- 03ZIM’s $4.2 billion sale to PAG and FIMI awaits Israeli government approval amid security concerns.
- 04Q2 revenues grew 8.9% year-over-year to $1.78 billion with 922,000 containers handled.
- 05Lichtenstein’s compensation includes a monthly salary of 240,000 shekels and bonuses tied to sale completion.
- 06Company forecasts adjusted EBITDA of $2-2.4 billion and EBIT of $700 million to $1.1 billion for 2026.
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