Israeli carrier Zim has appointed Chen Lichtenstein (above) as its new president and CEO, to replace Eli Glickman.
Mr Glickman resigned on 15 April, and Dr Lichtenstein will take up the role on 1 July, providing his appointment is approved by shareholders.
His appointment followed an executive search process conducted by chairman Yair Seroussi and directors Yoram Turbowicz and Yair Avidan in the wake of Mr Glickman’s departure.
“Chen Lichtenstein is a highly experienced top-tier international executive, with a unique combination of extensive managerial experience, financial depth, strategic insight, and the ability to lead complex global organisations,” said Mr Seroussi.
“His broad experience in managing international companies, working with global markets, shareholders, and boards of directors, together with his judgment and experience in leading transformation and integration processes, make him the right executive to lead Zim at this time.
“We thank Eli Glickman for his significant contribution to the company and wish Chen great success in his role,” he added.
Dr Lichtenstein began his career as a senior banking executive with Goldman Sachs in New York in 1999.
From 2006 to 2013 he served in a variety of senior management roles at Makhteshim Agan Industries, “where he led, among other things, broad areas of activity including global operations, business development, integration in China, R&D, supply chain, purchasing and manufacturing”, and stayed with the company as president and CEO after it had been renamed Adama.
From 2020 to 2023, he served as CFO at agricultural technology company Syngenta.
“I thank Zim’s board of directors for its confidence and for the opportunity to lead a global Israeli company with a meaningful legacy, growth and business success, broad international operations, and outstanding people,” Dr Lichtenstein said.
“Zom operates in a dynamic, competitive, and complex market, and I attach great importance to maintaining the company’s stability, strengthening its performance and business capabilities, and continuing to create value for customers, employees, partners, and shareholders,” he added.