Director of Economic Development, Yeruham Local Council, Israel
Mona Benichai is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with expertise in managing complex projects in business, technology, and socio-economic development. She has founded and led ventures across various sectors, including tech and tourism, managing multi-million operations. As the founder of StepUp, she spearheaded global marketing and product strategies for companies like WalkMe, Syngenta, and Payz. Currently, as Director of Economic Development for Yeruham Local Council, Mona leads initiatives to boost economic growth and innovation. Her experience spans global partnerships, large-scale team leadership, financial management, and fundraising, with extensive experience working with government bodies and philanthropic organizations.