January 8, 2024 — The Hebrew University is pleased to announce the appointment of Yuval Bronstein as the new chairman of the Board of Managers, succeeding Harel Beit-On, founder and managing partner of the Viola Foundation, who served as chairman for the past seven years.

Yuval Bronstein, 54, brings over 12 years of rich experience from various roles within the Israeli Ministry of Finance, notably as Deputy Accountant General. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics, complemented by an M.A. in Business Management, specializing in finance, from the Hebrew University. Bronstein’s career features significant roles at the Azrieli Group, where he started as Chief Financial Officer and later served as Chief Executive Officer of the Israeli real estate group, renowned for its high-yielding properties, from 2013 to 2017. Following his tenure at Azrieli, he took on diverse roles, including chairing Fattal Holdings and assuming directorship and chairmanship positions in several other prominent companies.

Professor Asher Cohen, President of the Hebrew University, said warmly, “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Yuval Bronstein on his appointment as chairman of the Board of Managers, emphasizing his extensive expertise in management, business, and corporate development. I also take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude to Harel Beit-On for his dedicated stewardship, which has significantly fortified the Hebrew University’s standing as a frontrunner in Israel and across the globe through strategic organizational initiatives and a visionary long-term approach.”

Harel Beit-On will continue to contribute his expertise as a valued member of the University’s Board of Trustees.