Israel Maimon

Maimon joined the Israel Defense Forces in 1984 and was recruited to the Golani Brigade, where he served in all command positions, reaching the rank of company commander. As part of his reserve duty, he was an operations officer at the Infantry Division with the rank of major.[1][2]

From 1993-2003, Maimon worked at the boutique law firm Haberman, Dovey, Stern and Co., located in Tel Aviv. The firm specialized in constitutional and administrative law, as well as dealing with civil issues, real estate and litigation on various matters.

In January 1999, he became a partner at the firm, where he remained until his appointment as government secretary in March 2003. His expertise included civil, administrative and constitutional law.

In June 2002, Maimon was appointed legal advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office, headed by Ariel Sharon. Prior to taking office, however, he was appointed Secretary of the Government.

On January 4, 2006, Prime Minister Sharon suffered a stroke, and, in his capacity as Secretary of the Government, Maimon determined the authority should be transferred to Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. At Prime Minister Olmert’s request, Maimon continued as Secretary of the Government. His responsibilities included heading a committee that created a comprehensive plan, structure and recommendation for Israel’s ‘Hasbara’ (public relations), a plan the government approved in full.

As Secretary of the Government, Maimon was part of a pivotal moment in Israel's history – the 2007 bombing of Syria’s nuclear reactor. He was assigned to interface with the Prime Minister’s Office, the Defense and Foreign Ministries, the IDF, the Mossad and other relevant agencies, to prepare a strategic communications plan.

Additionally, Maimon served as chairman of the MASA project, aimed at bringing Jewish young people to Israel for a long and meaningful experience.

In September 2014, Maimon became an external director at Cal-Israel Credit Cards, Ltd., a corporation providing all credit card activities, including granting private and commercial credit.

He became an external director at Fox-Wiesel, Ltd., in June 2009, a public company in the fashion and home-styling field.

In September 2008, Maimon became a director for the Matzlawi Construction Company, Ltd., a public company in the real estate and construction field.

From 2007-2013, Maimon was a board member of the Diaspora Museum in Tel Aviv, serving as a member of the Finance Committee and chairman of the Establishment of the New Museum Committee.

Maimon was chairman of the Israeli Presidential Conference Steering Committee for the annual international conference, 'Facing Tomorrow,' held under the auspices of then-President Shimon Peres. The Steering Committee coordinated and brought to fruition the three-day conference, with Maimon dealing with content development, fundraising and the general running and implementation of the conference.[3]

In 2016, then-Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon asked Maimon to become the next president & CEO of Israel Bonds, officially assuming the role October 14, 2016. In accepting the position, Maimon said, "The most important thing is securing the future of the world’s only Jewish state. This will be achieved not only through a powerful army and global alliances, but also through a robust economy supported by Israel Bonds."