Zion Matalon
Deputy Network Project Director – Metav Metro Network Manager
| Year of Birth: | 1965 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
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| Fields: | Project Management, Mega-Project Planning Management in the Civil Engineering field, Marine Project Planning Management, Mass Transit Systems such as Light Rail (LRT) and Metro |
| Position: | Deputy Network Project Director – Metav Metro Network Manager |
| Additional Positions: | Head of Technical Division – Metro Line M2; Head of Civil Engineering at “Meitav” – Metro Network Manager |
| Past positions: | Head of Engineering Division, JTMT; Head of Planning and Tenders at Danya Cebus; Head of Engineering Division at NTA; Partner and Managing Director at Yaron Shmouni Shacham – Consulting Engineers |
| Seniority in position: | 34 years |
| Public positions: | Head of Engineering Division, NTA; Head of Planning Division, JTMT |
| Education: | M.Sc. in Civil Engineering |
| Member in: | Association of Engineers for Construction and Infrastructure |
| Community Activity: | Volunteering throughout the year |
| Languages: | Hebrew and English |
| Military Rank: | Master Sergeant (Res.) |
What is the most significant initiative you have led recently?
Recruitment of high-quality personnel, including staff replacement, defining roles within the organization I lead, and strengthening connections among people in the organization.
What do you consider the company’s key strengths are?
Strong management, openness, and investment in human capital.
What key initiatives have been undertaken recently that will strengthen the company in the coming years?
Organizational change and expanding into additional fields of activity – expansion.
What are the company’s main challenges in the coming years?
Recruiting high-quality professional personnel, adopting and integrating advanced technologies, and implementing suitable management methods.
What are your recommendations for a manager at the beginning of their career?
Adopt active curiosity and build trust through full transparency among team members.
What is important to remember even during difficult times?
The perfect timing for positive action is right now.