OUR TEAM

The Israeli Foreign Trade Administration at the Ministry of Economy is responsible for managing and directing the international trade policy of the State of Israel. The main fields of activity include activities for the promotion of trade export and import, initiating and maintaining trade agreements for the improvement of Israel’s trade conditions, attracting and encouraging foreign investments and creating strategic cooperation with foreign companies. Together with the activity in Israel, the Administration operates a network of economic representatives who constitute the operational arm of the Ministry in markets around the worlds.

Our Goal:
To promote the Israeli industry by deepening its activity in overseas markets
To Accompany and support the individual exporter in marketing activities abroad
To initiate and apply new and existing international trade agreements.
To raise investments and locate strategic collaboration opportunities.

Amit Lev

Trade & Investment Commissioner, Head of the Israeli Trade Mission to SA

Charmaine Hirshowitz

 Innovation manager – Agriculture, Life Science and Retail

Karishma Sewduth

Innovation manager – ICT, New Media and Construction & Property

Katlego Tong

Innovation manager – Banking, Insurance, Education and Consumer Goods

Stef Van Der Walt

 Innovation manager – Water, Energy, Mining and HLS