Adv. Gilad Oberman
Partner, (Co) Head of Commercial Law Department
| Year of Birth: | 1963 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Fields: | Commercial law, cooperative societies, association of rights in properties in kibbutzim, entrepreneurship in kibbutzim |
| Position: | Partner, (Co) Head of Commercial Law Department |
| Past positions: | Business Chairman - Kibbutz Beit Rimon, 2007-2021 Business Manager (Meshek coordinator) - Kibbutz Beit Rimon, 2003-2011 Business Manager (Meshek coordinator) - Kibbutz Lavi, 2003-2007 Chairman of the Board - Kibbutz Lavi Hotel, 1999-2003 Vice President of Development - Zemach Hashem Ltd. (now - Mexoft Ltd.), 1996-2002 |
| Seniority in position: | One year |
| Public positions: | Member of the Cooperative Societies Committee - Bar Association |
| Education: | Mediation Course, Gevim, 2014 Bachelor of Laws, Ono Academic College (Program for Academics), 2007-2010 Certificate Studies – Finance for CEOs and Senior Executives, Israeli Center for Management, 2003 Master’s degree in computer science (with thesis), Bar-Ilan University, 1991-1996 Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Bar-Ilan University, 1985-1988 Bachelor’s degree in economics, Bar-Ilan University, 1985-1988 |
| Member in: | Member of Kibbutz Lavi Director of various corporations in the past and present (among others - Of Tov, Tzemach Regional Enterprises, Meshki Emek Jordan, Maxoft, Lavi Furniture Industries, Nettofa Farm, Tavor Tools and more) |
| Community Activity: | Coordinating various committees in the kibbutz - management of an assembly, audit, appointments, further training, membership in committees in the kibbutz |
| Languages : | Hebrew, English |
What is a significant move you have recently made?
Preparing arrangements for granting rights to kibbutz members in the kibbutz's business profits, transitioning kibbutzim from property-based asset allocation agreements to revenue-sharing agreements.
What are the significant strengths of the company to you?
Providing professional and reliable legal services to a significant number of kibbutzim in Israel, including their subsidiary corporations, across all relevant matters. These include real estate, renewable energy, incorporation, allocation of apartments and rights in productive assets, guiding change processes, commercial law, litigation, and more.
What are the central moves that were recently made, and would lead to the company's strengthening in the years to come?
Geographic expansion of operations, particularly in the southern region.
What are the main challenges of the company in the next few years?
Finding suitable personnel, dealing with increasing competition from less professional entities
What are your recommendations for a manager at the beginning of his career?
To focus on areas where they can provide significant added value.
What is important to remember even during hardships?
That things will surely get better in the future