Yoav Horowitz

Yoav Horowitz was born in 1960 in Israel

Yoav Horowitz was born in Israel in 1960. His mother was a teacher. His father, Rafael Horowitz, was a soldier who fought at Gush Etzion and was taken prisoner by the Jordanian Legion.

He volunteered for Sayeret Matkal and trained as a combat soldier and squad commander. After his discharge he worked as a security guard at El Al. In 2014 he completed a law degree at Shaarei Mishpat College.

He worked in the vehicle import business, including at the Honda importer and as CEO of Colmobil from 2000 to 2003. In 2008 he became CEO of Avis Israel, and in 2014 deputy CEO of Universal Motors Israel. He also headed the staff opposing the disengagement plan and served on the board of the Israel Broadcasting Authority.

In 2016 Netanyahu appointed him chief of staff, and in 2018 he also became acting director general of the Prime Minister's Office. He announced his departure in 2019. In 2025 he was among the founders of the Yashar party with Eisenkot, and he later chaired Shenkar's executive board and Willar International.

He lives in Kfar Ben Nun, is married to Gila and has 4 sons.