Oren Ben-Yosef אורן בן-יוסף

About Oren Ben-Yosef אורן בן-יוסף

I’m a strategic and impact-driven executive with over 25 years of cross-sector leadership…

Experience

1. Director of Partners & Vip Department, Maccabiah 2025

   Maccabi World Union

   Jul 2024 — Present · Ramat Gan, IL

   Seasoned executive leading strategic development and operations of the Partners & VIP Department for Maccabiah 2025, the world’s largest Jewish multi-sport event.Key responsibilities and achievements:• Strategic Partnerships & Global Engagement: Built long-term collaborations with international Jewish organizations, governments, donors, athletes, and influencers, expanding Maccabiah’s reach and uniting the global Jewish sports community.• VIP & Donor Experience Excellence: Designed and delivered tailored engagement programs for VIPs and major donors, including private tours, exclusive events, curated cultural and sporting experiences, and personalized concierge services, enhancing loyalty and support.• Brand & Marketing Synergy: Partnered with marketing to develop global branding campaigns. Led collaborations with influencers such as Jewish-American activist Montana Tucker, amplifying Maccabiah’s visibility and impact.• Event Production & Leadership: Directed flagship events and stakeholder gatherings with ambassadors, athletes, business leaders, and community reps to deepen relationships and raise the event’s profile.• Operational & Team Management: Built and managed a core team, overseeing budgets, resources, supplier coordination, and cross-department collaboration to ensure efficient operations and excellence.• Process Innovation & Service Quality: Developed protocols and workflows that improved responsiveness, problem-solving, and coordination, setting new service delivery standards.Through adaptive leadership amid geopolitical challenges, I helped fortify Maccabiah as a premier platform for Jewish identity, sport, and global community engagement.

Education

• University of Haifa

  Bachelor’s Degree, Graduated Cum Laude, BA in Political Science, International Relations Major

  1994 — 1997

• Lahav Executive Education

  Associate’s Degree, Mediation and Dispute Resolution in Business Organizational Environment

  2004 — 2005

• The University of Manchester

  MBA in Business Management, Graduated Cum Laude, Marketing Major

  1997 — 1999

• Ono Academic College

  MBA in Business Management, Graduated Cum Laude, Majoring in marketing

  1997 — 1999

• University of Haifa

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science, International Relations Major

  1994 — 1997

• The Open University of Israel

  Associate’s Degree, Israeli Certified Tour Guide for Groups Abroad, Tourism and Travel Services Management

  2001 — 2002

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel

  Vice Consul, Director of Consular Affairs

Skills

• Landscape Photography
• Sales
• Product Management
• IT Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Pre-Sales
• Travel Planning
• Microsoft Technologies
• Customer Experience
• Nature Photography
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Curriculum Vitae (Cv)
• Mentoring
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Account Executives
• Creative Writing
• Management
• Landscaping
• Outdoor Adventures
• Business Development
• Photography
• Business
• Saas
• Linkedin Training
• Interior Design
• Cloud Computing
• Wildlife Photography
• Executive Management
• Travel Photography
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Account Management
• Couching
• Digital Photography
• Information Technology
• Creativity Skills
• Organizational Culture
• Travel