Born in Israel on 9 September 1959. Married to Neichu Mayer, one child.

Service in the Israel Defense Forces: 1978–82; completed with the rank of sergeant-major

 10/1982 – 07/1987: Agriculture and industry at Kibbutz Ein-Hashofet

07/1987 – 10/1989: Ulpan [Hebrew language study for immigrants] Director, the Jewish Agency at Kibbutz Ein-Hashofet

10/1992 – 08/1993: Teaching Assistant, Haifa University

Professional Experience at the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

08/1993 – 07/1995: Cadet in Political and Administration Training Program

07/1995 – 10/1999: First Secretary – Israel Embassy in Budapest, Hungary

10/1999 – 02/2001: Desk Officer – CIS Department, Central Europe and Eurasia Division, MFA

   03/2000: Foreign Minister Coordinator in charge of the Sermon on the Mount Mass site during the visit of Pope John Paul II to Israel

02/2001 – 03/2003: First Secretary, Spokesman – Israel Embassy in New Delhi, India

04/2003 – 09/2005: Counselor – Israel Embassy in New Delhi, India

09/2005 – 08/2008: Deputy Director – Southeast Asia Department, Asia and the      Pacific Division, MFA

08/2008 – 08/2012: Ambassador – Israel Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar

09/2012 – 07/2014: Counselor – Jewish Affairs Division, MFA Israel

08/2014 – 09/2017: Ambassador – Israel Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal

10/2017 – 08/2022: Director Southeast Asia Department - Asia Pacific Division, MFA
                    

Higher Education:

1989 – 1992: Political Science, Haifa University (BA degree with Honors)