Laniado-Israel Board of Trustees and Bank Leumi Senior Management Convene at Laniado Hospital
Laniado Hospital recently hosted a joint luncheon, bringing together Bank Leumi’s CEO, Mr. Hanan Friedman, alongside the bank’s senior executive management, members of the Laniado-Israel Board of Trustees, and distinguished guests. The prestigious gathering was initiated by Mr. Jacques Beer, President of the Board of Trustees, and Mr. Kobi Shlisel, Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
The delegation was welcomed by the Hospital’s Deputy CEO, Mr. Meir Mark. In his opening remarks, Mr. Mark drew a poignant connection between Holocaust Remembrance Day, which coincided with the meeting, and the visionary legacy of the hospital’s founder, the Klausenburger Rebbe, Rabbi Yekutiel Yehudah Halberstam (of blessed memory). As a Holocaust survivor, the Rebbe established the medical center as an enduring symbol of revival, resilience, and benevolence.
Laniado Hospital’s CEO, Mr. Nadav Chen, provided a comprehensive overview of the medical center’s operations under the shadow of the “Lion’s Roar” war. He shared insights into Laniado’s specialized emergency preparedness and the complex challenges navigated by the medical teams. Mr. Chen emphasized the crucial role of the Board of Trustees as strategic partners in fortifying the hospital’s operational resilience.
Following the hospital’s briefing, Bank Leumi CEO, Mr. Hanan Friedman, addressed the forum. He spoke on the robust nature of the Israeli economy and its short- and long-term durability, highlighting the financial sector’s pivotal role in driving and reinforcing national economic stability.
Later in the meeting, Mr. Yaniv Bar, Head of the Economics Department at Bank Leumi, delivered a professional briefing on current trends in both global and Israeli markets, along with economic forecasts looking ahead to 2026.
Concluding the professional segment, Mr. Eyal Efrat, Head of the Banking Division, presented an overview of the comprehensive suite of financial services and solutions that Bank Leumi provides to businesses and corporations.
The collaborative meeting concluded with a shared sense of mission, further tightening the bonds between the leaders of the financial sector and Laniado Hospital’s unique dedication to public health.
