Consul of Israel to the Southwest

Consul of Israel to the Southwest

  •   Elad Shoshan
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    Elad Shoshan was appointed as the Consul of Israel to the Southwest United States in February 2022. In his role, he aims to strengthen and promote diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations alongside the Consul General in the five-state region of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas.

    Consul Shoshan is a serial entrepreneur with experience in the private and nonprofit sectors. His career began as a commander in the Special Forces Yahalom Unit. After completing his service, he worked with Taglit Birthright and began his studies in Business Administration and Finance at Reichman University, he became immersed in entrepreneurship, cofounding NOX Group, Israel’s leading entertainment company specializing in culture. Over the following years, he served as CEO of Momentum and CEO of Zikaron BaSalon, for his contributions there, he received the Israel Presidential Award for Outstanding Volunteerism. 

    Alongside work, Consul Shoshan's passion for social impact has led him to accept several global fellowships such as Schusterman, StandWithUs, UJA, and more.

    He founded Guests of Honor, which led him to receive the Edmond de Rothschild Outstanding Entrepreneur award. He serves as a board member in Jindas, and co-founded Yahalom Foundation, Wave-Ability, and Safe Place.

    Prior to his current role, he served as a Diplomat in the Center for Political Research, International Strategic Affairs department in Jerusalem at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

      

    Office of the Consul
    Email: consul@houston.mfa.gov.il
    Tel: 832-301-3503