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19 | 05 | 2013

Board of Directors

Ori Yogev  
Ori Yogev
Chairman

Mr. Yogev, founder and Chairman of Whitewater and former Chairman of the Israel National Economic Council Advisory Committee, is one of the leading personalities impacting the Israeli economy. Over the last twenty five years, Mr. Yogev has held several pivotal positions in industry and government and is highly regarded for his vision and entrepreneurial outlook.
 
From 1997-2001 Mr. Yogev served as President and CEO of Bezeq International, Israel's leading international communications service provider, handling international telephony. While holding this position, he encouraged the entry of Internet services in Israel, turning Bezeq International into Israel's leading web service provider and owner of WALLA - the country's primary portal.  He also served as General Manager of Omni Food Brands (the Israeli franchiser of Domino's Pizza and Haagen-Dazs ice cream). Between the years 2002-2004, Mr. Yogev served as Budget Director of Israel's Ministry of Finance where he initiated numerous economic reforms. As one of Israel's foremost finance figures, Mr. Yogev administered the liquidation of Hasneh Insurance Company. In 2011, he was appointed Chairman of Israel Railways and its Advisory Committee.
 
Over the last six years, Mr. Yogev's foresight led him to open new frontiers in the world's water industry. As founder and President of Yogev Consultants Ltd., he represented Mr. John Gandel and the Australian Gandel Group, leading them into an era of enhanced value by purchasing major holdings in Plastro Irrigation - a world leader in the irrigation industry, with 75% growth within two years. This success was achieved as a result of organic growth as well as a series of Merger & Acquisition steps involving companies in Spain, France and Australia, until Plastro was acquired by John Deer in May 2007 with positive revenue results.
 
Mr. Yogev is also founder and Chairman of Waterfronts - Israel Water Alliance, an innovative NGO developing a platform to ensure Israel's position as a world class leader in advanced water solutions. He holds an M.A. in Economics from Jerusalem's Hebrew University. 
Hana Gertler
Co-Founder

Ms. Hana Gertler is co-founder of Whitewater.  A businesswoman and media entrepreneur, Hana is one of the initiators of Israel's Radio 99 FM, and has served as the station's CEO for 11 years. Under her tutelage, Radio 99 FM was transformed into one of Israel's leading radio stations. Ms. Gertler is also the owner of several media and communications enterprises located worldwide.

In addition to her business activities, Hana Gertler is Chairwoman of NILAH, a non-profit organization for over 500 women working in the diamond industry, interested in engaging in volunteer work for either Tel Hashomer Hospital's Maternity Ward or Israel's needy. Hana has held this position for over 25 years.  She is also the Chairwoman of Israel's National Council for the Advancement of Women in Sport and Athletics - a division of Israel's Ministry of Sport and Culture.
Rammy Ringel  
Rammy Ringel
Board Member, Whitewater

Mr. Ringel has almost 20 years of experience in consulting to CEOs, management teams and Boards of Directors on strategy planning and decision-making processes, spanning a diverse range of industries.  A large part of his work has been done in international markets.
Mr. Ringel has extensive knowledge and experience with the water industry and was part of the team that formulated the Whitewater concept.
Mr. Ringel has been a board member at a number of publicly traded corporations: In the past - Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS), at present - Ravad Ltd. (TLV:RAVD).
Prior to his management consulting career, Mr. Ringel served as a software engineer for the Israeli Aircraft Industries (IAI). Mr. Ringel holds an MBA from Tel-Aviv University, as well as a BA in economics and computer science from Bar-Ilan University. 
Ofer Bloch  
Ofer Bloch
Board Member, Whitewater & Chairman of the Board, Whitewater Security

Mr. Ofer Bloch is one of the Israel's outstanding business leaders. He recently served as president and CEO of Netafim, a world leader in providing smart water solutions for the agricultural industry. Mr. Bloch has a broad perspective on the global challenges facing water, and has addressed the UN's General Assembly on the global water crisis and sanitation conditions. Previously, Mr. Bloch served as CEO of two of Israel's most influential companies - Tnuva's Milk Conglomerate and satellite broadcaster YES. A retired Major in the Israel Defense Forces, Mr. Bloch performed his military service in the Armored Corps. Bloch holds a BA in Economics and Political Science from Tel Aviv University and an MBA from the Recanati school of Business.
 
 
Amos Talmor  
Amos Talmor
Board Member, Whitewater

Amos is a serial entrepreneur and investor with extensive high tech management experience in the telecom, IT channels, and commercial sectors. He is also an executive consultant to several telecom & high-tech companies. 
Over the last decade, Amos has been active as an investor, partner and founder of a number of startups, including, Kenshoo, Elcom-tech, KorAnga, and Storwize, amongst others. Prior to that, he worked for ECI where he held several management positions, the last of which was Corporate VP Marketing & Sales of ECI Telecom. Amos graduated from The Open University, Israel.