Rinat Gazit – Expert in M&A, Private Equity, and Strategic Growth
Rinat Gazit is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in private equity investments, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and international capital markets. Her extensive career spans multiple industries, including energy, natural resources, security, real estate, and finance.
Professional Background
- Ormat Technologies Inc.: From 2015 to 2021, Ms. Gazit led M&A activities at Ormat Technologies (NYSE: ORA), orchestrating acquisitions of renewable energy companies worldwide totaling over $1.1 billion.
- Shikun & Binui Group: As Head of M&A, she spearheaded acquisitions in the water and renewable energy sectors
- Poalim Capital Markets: Serving as Vice President, Ms. Gazit managed significant mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments.
- Beny Steinmetz Group (BSG): She held various senior roles, overseeing acquisitions, public offerings, and project management.
Board Memberships
Ms. Gazit has contributed her expertise as a board member to several public and private companies, including:
Delta Galil Industries Ltd.
Melisron Ltd.
DBS Satellite Services (YES) Ltd.
Vitania Real Estate Ltd.
Allium Medical Ltd.
Ratio Petroleum Energy LP
Aeronautics Ltd.
ION Acquisition Corp 1 and 2
Her roles often encompass leadership positions in key committees, such as the Financial Statements Committee, Audit Committee, and Remuneration and Hiring Committees.
Education
Ms. Gazit holds a Master of Business Administration from the Recanati Business School at Tel Aviv University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Sociology and Anthropology from Haifa University.
Professional Philosophy
Throughout her career, Ms. Gazit has demonstrated a commitment to strategic growth, operational excellence, and corporate governance. Her international experience and multidisciplinary approach have consistently driven value creation and innovation across the organizations she has served.