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Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron today announced the appointment of Mr. Oren Ariav as Head of the Bank’s Information Technology Department. Mr. Ariav will assume his new role in February. The appointment follows a selection process conducted by a search committee chaired by the Director of the Bank of Israel’s Research Department.

Mr. Ariav most recently served as Senior Director of Information Systems at the Population and Immigration Authority. He brings with him extensive experience in managing information systems across various public sector organizations. In his previous role, he was responsible for driving organizational transformation and innovation, overseeing large-scale operational activities across multiple sites nationwide, managing classified operational networks and critical national infrastructure, and leading projects aimed at improving public services.

Mr. Ariav holds a bachelor’s degree in Education from Jerusalem College and a master’s degree in Information Systems from Clark University. He is also a graduate of Harvard University’s “Digital Leaders” and “Wexner Foundation Leadership” programs. He resides in Nofei Prat, is married, and is the father of six children.

Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron said:  “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Oren Ariav as Head of the Information Technology Department. Oren brings broad and diverse experience in managing IT operations within the public sector. I am confident that he will successfully lead the Department for the benefit of the Bank of Israel and its employees. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the outgoing Department Head, Mr. Lior Georgi, for his many years of dedicated service and contribution to the Bank, and to wish him continued success in the future.”

Mr. Oren Ariav, Head of the Information Technology Department, said: “I am honored to be appointed as Head of the Bank of Israel’s Chief Information Technology Department, and I look forward to working together with the Department’s staff to achieve significant technological advancements. I would like to thank Governor Yaron for his trust and for the opportunity to contribute to the Bank’s continued success.”

Oren Ariav.  Credit: Shlomi Amsalem.