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Boaz Zafrir

Boaz Zafrir is an Israeli executive who served as CEO of Israel Railways and later of Maman Cargo Terminals and Handling.

born 1957CEO of Israel RailwaysCEO of Shemen IndustriesCEO of Maman Cargo Terminals

Born: 25 February 1957

Boaz Zafrir was born in 1957

Boaz Zafrir was born in Jerusalem in 1957. His mother was a psychologist and his father an economist. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from Tel Aviv University.

He did his IDF service in Sayeret Shaked and the Shaldag Unit. He is a colonel in the reserves.

After the army he worked for about 13 years at Shemen Industries in several roles, including CFO. He became its CEO in June 1996 and left the post in 2004. He then led Zoglowek as its first CEO from outside the controlling families, and later served as chairman and CEO of PETROTEC AG, part of the Israel Corporation group.

He was CEO of Israel Railways from September 2011 to October 2016. From April 2018 to July 2022 he was CEO of Maman Cargo Terminals and Handling. He is married with 3 children.