Zvi Chalamish

Who is Zvi Chalamish?

Zvi Chalamish, CEO, The Israel Export Insurance Corp. Ltd.

Zvi Chalamish was appointed CEO of ASHRA in December 2010. ASHRA is a company fully owned by the Government of Israel to encourage Israeli exports by insuring medium- and long- term export credit transactions as well as investments abroad. ASHRA has extensive working relationships with the international insurance and business communities. It offers its customers insurance coverage against political and commercial risks.

Chalamish had 15 years of experience representing the Ministry of Finance in a wide range of executive positions. Most recently he served as Israel’s Consul and Chief Fiscal Officer for the Western Hemisphere. He was responsible for raising foreign currency for the State of Israel in international markets through bond and loan guarantee offerings. He also oversaw the State of Israel Bonds activities and fundraising initiatives worldwide and was the key liaison to the American investment banking community and financial institutions. In addition, Chalamish was in charge of the budget for the Israel Economic Mission and its seven regional offices in North and South America.