David Block
Group's CEO
Toggle ProfileDAVID BLOCK is the Group's CEO (as of May 2017). He is a Director in the Group's subsidiaries,
Galatea, Sarin India, Sarine Color Technologies, Sarine Polishing Technologies, Sarine Hong Kong,
Sarine Holdings USA, Sarine North America, Sarine IGT H, Sarine IGT I and Sarine IGT JKL. Prior to
his appointment as CEO, he was Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer (COO) since 2012, with
responsibility for worldwide operations, worldwide sales, including the network of distributors/
resellers, and customer care. Prior to that appointment, from June 2009, Mr. Block was Deputy
CEO and VP of Sales responsible for overseeing the Group's worldwide sales, including its network
of distributors/resellers and subsidiaries. Beginning January 2006, for a period of three years,
Mr. Block was the CEO of Sarin India in charge of the overall management of the operations and
business in India, responsible for over 70% of the Group's revenues and the supervision of over 200
employees. Before being assigned to Sarin India, Mr. Block was a Product Manager responsible for
all the products aimed at the diamond manufacturing market, commencing 2001. Prior to joining the
Group, Mr. Block worked at several major Israeli high technology companies in the management of
large-scale development projects, computer programming, quality assurance and technical writing
positions. Mr. Block holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Kellogg-Recanati
School of Business, a joint degree from Northwestern University in the USA and Tel Aviv University
in Israel, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Academic College in
Israel.
Ron Ben-Ari
Group's Deputy CEO and Vice President of Product Management
Toggle ProfileRON BEN-ARI is the Group's Deputy CEO (as of 2018) and Vice President of Product Management,
responsible for all of the Group's products' definition, marketing and timely development since 2016.
From 2013 through 2016 he was first the Director, and then Vice President, of Diamond Manufacturing
Activities for the diamond industry midstream, including the Galaxy® family of inclusion scanning
solutions, rough diamond planning products, laser sawing and shaping systems, polishing quality
aids and polished diamond Cut finishing and grading solutions. From 2005 to 2013 Mr. Ben-Ari
acted as the Product Manager of the rough diamond planning group of products (the DiaExpert® and
Advisor® product lines). He managed the Galaxy® family of products during their first two years and
spearheaded their launch, initial marketing drive and acceptance, ongoing development, etc. Prior
to that, since joining Sarine in 2003, Ron Ben-Ari managed the Quality Assurance team in Sarine,
responsible for testing all of Sarine's products. Mr. Ben-Ari holds an MBA from the Kellog-Recanati
School of Business, a joint degree from Northwestern University in the USA and Tel Aviv University,
and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the IDC College in Israel.
Youval Zohar
Group's Chief Financial Officer
Toggle ProfileYOUVAL ZOHAR joined Sarine as the Group's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as of July 2023. He is also a Director in the Group's subsidiaries, Galatea, Sarin India, Sarine Color Technologies, Sarine Polishing Technologies, Sarine Holdings USA, Sarine North America, Sarine IGT H, Sarine IGT I and Sarine IGT JKL and GCAL USA LLC. He has over 25 years of experience as a CFO, working with companies in Israel and the United Kingdom. From 2020 until 2023 Mr. Zohar served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ship2U Ltd. an e-commerce freight forwarding company serving renowned worldwide brands. During this period Mr. Zohar also led a private equity investment in Ship2U's parent company, the Mentfield Group - Israel's third largest freight forwarding entity. From 2016 through 2020, he served as the CFO of Levanon & Kogan Ltd. Israel's leading advanced purchasing and supply chain solutions provider. Following Levanon & Kogan's acquisition by the Fritz group, Mr. Zohar took responsibility of the entire group's financials and led a private equity exit. From 2014 through 2016, Youval served as the CFO of the LR Group, a worldwide large-scale infrastructure projects company in developing countries. From 2007 through 2014, he served as the CFO of the Fritz Group, mentioned above. Prior to that Mr. Zohar served as Deputy CFO for Agrexco, an international agricultural export company. During his tenure at Agrexco he served as Agrexco UK's CFO, relocating to London for 7 years. Mr. Zohar is a Charted Public Accountant (CPA Isr.) and holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting and economics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Abraham Meir Kerner
Group's Chief Technology Officer
Toggle ProfileABRAHAM MEIR KERNER is the Group's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) since 2004. Prior to
August 2021, from 2009 through 2021, Mr. Kerner was also the Vice President of Research and
Development. He is primarily responsible for developing our technological base, as well as overseeing
the development of new solutions. Prior to 2004, Mr. Kerner was our R&D manager for nearly a
decade, having joined the Group in 1995. Prior to joining the Group Mr. Kerner worked for companies
related to the Group, where he accumulated 15 years of engineering experience and was involved for
ten of those years in the development of precision motion control systems and accurate measuring
machines for diamonds. Avi has been the inventor behind many of Sarine's patented innovations
through the years, including the rough diamond concave mapping and laser marking technologies,
key to our automated diamond planning, which essentially revolutionsed diamond production.
Between 1989 and 1995 Mr. Kerner worked for Shalev (founded by Mr. Levami, the Group's nonexecutive director) and then Interhightech (founded by Mr. Glinert, the Group's current Chairman,
into which Shalev was merged in 1993) and developed the original DiaMension® the first-ever highaccuracy polished diamond measuring system, which enabled automated Cut grading adopted by
most major diamond gemmological institutes, and the first-ever automated computerised centering
system for the bruting of rough diamonds. From 1986 through 1989 while at Shalev, Mr. Kerner
participated in the Group's original development project - the Robogem, an automated system
for planning and shaping non-diamond gemstones. Before that, from 1980 through 1986 Mr. Kerner
worked for another of Mr. Levami's start-ups - Compulite. Mr. Kerner holds a Bachelor's degree in
Electrical Engineering from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.
Zeev Copel
Vice President, Research & Development (R&D)
Toggle ProfileZEEV COPEL joined Sarine in 2021 as Vice President, Research & Development (R&D). His primary
responsibility is the development of our future technologies and products. He is also focused on
bolstering quality by strengthening the R&D teams in terms of talent, development methodologies
and efficiencies, which will underpin continuous improvement and innovation. Prior to joining
Sarine, Mr. Copel worked for Philips Medical (Nasdaq:PHG) commencing 2008, initially as a Senior
Embedded Software Engineer, progressed to Global R&D Director for advanced imaging products,
and culinated leading a large R&D group based in India and Israel. From 2005 through 2008 Zeev
was a Senior Software Engineer in the Missile Division of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and
participated in the initiation of the Iron Dome project. From 2003 to 2005, as part of his software
engineering studies, Zeev worked at Marvell Semiconductors (Nasdaq:MRVL), an American
company that designs and manufactures semiconductors and related technologies for networking
and storage. Mr. Copel holds an MBA degree from Haifa University, a Bachelor's degree in Software
Engineering from Ort Braude Karmiel, and a degree in Electronics Practical Engineering from the
Technion in Haifa.
Tzafrir Yehuda Engelhard
Group's Vice President of Business Development
Toggle ProfileTZAFRIR YEHUDA ENGELHARD has been the Group's Vice President of Business Development
since 2017, responsible for development of new business lines and strategic cooperation with other
parties. Tzafrir earlier served as the Group's Vice President of Business Development Polished
Diamonds Trade from 2013 through 2016, and the Director of Business Development since 2010.
During 2009 (cut short for personal reasons), Mr. Engelhard was the CEO of Sarin India in charge
of the overall management of the operations and business in India, and, specifically, the launch of
Sarine's first Galaxy® inclusion mapping service centre there. Prior to that, Mr. Engelhard served as
a Product Manager, responsible for several of the Group's products. Prior to joining Sarine, from
2007 to 2008, Mr. Engelhard worked at eTouchware, a software company that provides solutions for
secure and efficient file transfers over the Internet, and, from 2004 to 2007, at Cognitens Ltd. (later
purchased by Hexagon Metrology Inc.), a company that developed and sold high precision noncontact measurement devices to the worldwide automotive market. Mr. Engelhard holds an MBA
from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, with specialisation in marketing strategy, and a Bachelor's
degree in Optomechanics Engineering from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.
EFI GOREN
Vice President, Global Operations
Toggle ProfileEFI GOREN joined Sarine in 2021 as Vice President, Global Operations and is responsible for Sarine's
operational aspects, including procurement, production, information technology (IT) and customer
care. Efi's focus is on enhancing Sarine's global operations to support global roll-out of new product
and service solutions, including software-as-a-service (SaaS), driven by a holistic customercentric culture. Prior to joining Sarine, Mr. Goren worked for Philips Medical (Nasdaq:PHG) from
2018 starting as a New Product Introduction (NPI) & Services Director and then as an Operations &
Services Manager of a BIU (Business Unit) that sold the company's advanced imaging products in
India, Holland, the United States and Israel. From 2010 through 2018, Efi worked for Hewlett Packard
(Nasdaq: HPQ) starting as a Regulation Manager ensuring that HP's large format digital printing
products meet international regulations such as CE, UL, EMC and overall environmental compliance.
In 2014 he led the customer support team in building the support plan, tooling and infrastructure
for new machines while continuing to support current products and customer care for the entire
installed base. Mr. Goren holds a BSc degree in Electrical Engineering from Ben Gurion University.
Urit Eshel
Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing
Toggle ProfileUrit Eshel joined Sarine in June 2023 as its Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive Sales and Marketing strategy for the company. With 15 years of international sales B2B and B2C experience, Urit Eshel is a sales strategist veteran leader. She has successfully built and led teams across regions, launched technological innovations and developed strong sales infrastructures to drive business growth consistently year over year. Prior to her current position at Sarine, Urit held various sales lead roles, including as VP of Sales at CybergymIEC from 2021 to 2023, Sales Director at NSO Group from 2016 to 2021, and VP Sales at Amos Spacecom (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: SCC) from 2011 to 2016. She also worked as a trade officer at the Trade Office of Israel to South Africa from 2009 to 2011. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Urit Eshel is a founding member of the Israeli affiliate of WiCyS - Women in Cybersecurity, a non-profit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in the cybersecurity field. She is also a global mentor at The WiCyS mentorship program, actively contributing to fostering diversity and inclusivity in the industry. Urit holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Linguistics from Bar-Ilan University.
William Weisel
Group's General Counsel
Toggle ProfileWILLIAM WEISEL is the Group's General Counsel, having joined the Company in mid-2016. In his
role, Mr. Weisel is responsible for the Group's legal matters, with an emphasis on its core business
transactions, new business development, intellectual property protection and employment issues.
Prior to his employment by Sarine, Mr. Weisel served in Israel from 2007 to 2014 as VP & General
Counsel of Lumenis Ltd. (Nasdaq: LMNS), a global medical device manufacturing company, from
2001 to 2004 as VP & General Counsel of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT), a global
satellite telecommunications company, from 1999 to 2001 as General Counsel of ADC Teledata
Israel Ltd., a telecommunications hardware manufacturer and from 1992 to 1999 as General Counsel
of Scitex Corporation Ltd. (Nasdaq: SCIX), an innovator and manufacturer of digital printing graphics
equipment. From 1982 to 1986 William practiced law as a litigator in Los Angeles, California at the
firm of Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro. In addition, since 2013 Mr. Weisel has been a lecturer
at the Haifa University Graduate School of Management and teaches a course called "Business &
Law Convergence" to MBA students. Mr. Weisel is the author of an article entitled "Deal Breaker to
Deal Maker" published in 2015 by The Legal 500 in its publication, GC-General Counsel Magazine.
Mr. Weisel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of California, Los
Angeles (UCLA) and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Loyola University School of Law in Los Angeles.
Mr. Weisel is admitted to practice law in California and Israel.
BEN FINKELSTEIN
Director, Sarin India
Toggle ProfileBEN FINKELSTEIN is a Director of Sarin India, having assumed this role in 2021, and has been
designated as the next Managing Director of Sarin India. Prior to this role, Mr. Finkelstein served
for four years as a Product Manager, responsible for Sarine's polished diamonds wholesale and
retail trade-related solutions and services. During this period, Mr. Finkelstein garnered a wealth of
knowledge relating to polished diamonds and their retail branding. Prior to joining Sarine, from 2013
to 2016, Mr. Finkelstein was a Project Manager at Signature-IT, where he defined and managed
e-commerce and product-line projects. Mr. Finkelstein also has experience as a professional Olympic
coach - from 2009 through 2013 he was part of Israel's team to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
During this period the professional athlete he coached in windsurfing won the world championship
three times! Mr. Finkelstein holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the Ruppin
College in Israel.
Beenita Ritesh Chaurasia
Vice President of Sales, Sarin India
Toggle ProfileBEENITA RITESH CHAURASIA is the Vice President of Sales, Sarin India, having been appointed
to this position in 2010. Ms. Chaurasia is responsible for all pre- and post-sale activities relating to
the Group's products in India. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Chaurasia had been employed by Sarin
India since 2004, initially as a junior sales person and over time with ever increasing managerial
responsibilities. Prior to her employment with Sarin India, from 2001 through 2003 she was employed
by Pyramid Exports in various positions pertaining to business administration, manufacturing
administration and exports of cosmetics, skin care and personal care and perfumery products to
international markets. She holds an MBA with distinction, having finished first in her class, from
the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (Mumbai University), with a specialisation
in marketing. She also holds a Master's degree in Commerce from Mumbai University, also with
distinction. Ms. Chaurasia holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from K.P.B Hinduja College in
Mumbai.
Sudhir Narasinga Rao
Vice President of Finance, Sarin India
Toggle ProfileSUDHIR NARASINGA RAO has been Vice President of Finance, Sarin India, since July 2012.
He has over 30 years of corporate finance experience, working with local conglomerates and
multinational companies in India. From January 2000 through June 2012, Mr. Rao served as Director
of Finance (and on the Board of Directors) of Firmenich Aromatics (India) Private Limited, an Indian
subsidiary of a Swiss multinational company in the flavour and fragrance industry, where he led the
finance and accounting team. He was part of the core team which set up the first chemical plant
in India for the Firmeinch group in the special export zone in the state of Gujarat (where Surat,
India's primary diamond manufacturing industry hub, is also located). Prior to that, from 1998
through 1999 he served as General Manager of Finance for Mphasis (India) Limited, a software
development company, in which Blackstone Private Equity holds a majority stake, and was part of
the core team which set up the start-up company in India. From mid-1987 through 1998 Mr. Rao
served as Divisional Manager of Finance for KEC International Limited, a tower manufacturer and
transmission line turnkey project contractor, where he began his career as a management trainee.
Mr Rao is a qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and
holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Mumbai University.
Gilad Hassid
Vice President of Operations, Sarin India
Toggle ProfileGILAD HASSID was appointed Vice President Operations of Sarin India in mid-2018. Prior to that
Mr. Hassid was Head of Operations of Sarin India commencing 2013. In these roles he is and was
responsible for post-sales services provided to our customers in India as well as the operation of
Sarin India's Galaxy® and Quazer® service centres. During 2018 Mr. Hassid was responsible for the
establishment of the Sarine Technology Lab in India, which became operational in May 2018. From
2015 through 2017 he led the "Sarin House Surat" building project to completion and relocated all
the activities in Surat to one location at Sarin House. Prior to joining Sarin India, Mr. Hassid served
in several sales and marketing executive/management positions in Europe, India and Israel. From
2011 to 2013, he was the CEO of Yes Imported Solutions India, importing architectural solutions
from Italy and Switzerland to India. From 2008 to 2011 he was the CEO of Barkan Mounts Italy
and Europe Division Manager, distributing throughout Europe mounting solutions for TV and other
consumer electronics. From 2005 till 2008 Mr. Hassid managed the regional sales teams in Israel for
Motorola Israel Mirs Communications division. From 1999 through 2005 he held sales and marketing
positions in Tnuva Israel. Mr. Hassid holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Economics from
the Academic Institute Rishon Le-Zion, Israel.
ANGELO PALMIERI
President of GCAL by Sarine USA
Toggle ProfileANGELO PALMIERI is the President of GCAL by Sarine, a strategic partnership between Sarine Technologies and Gem Certification & Assurance Lab, Inc. With more than 18 years of experience in the gems and jewelry industry, Mr. Palmieri has played a pivotal role in steering various corporations towards growth and innovation. As the chief architect behind the GCAL 8X Cut Grade, he has influenced the diamond cut grading field, introducing innovative services, and setting new standards in precision and quality. In his career, Mr. Palmieri has been instrumental in leading GCAL to prestigious achievements. In 2008, he took on the role of ISO Management Representative for GCAL, guiding the company to become the first ISO 17025 Laboratory Accredited gems and jewelry laboratory in the Western Hemisphere. In 2012, under his stewardship, GCAL also earned the distinction of being the World's only ISO 17025 Accredited Forensic Laboratory in the field of Diamond, Gemstone, and Jewelry testing. A Cornell University alumnus with a business major, Mr. Palmieri furthered his education with an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business. Mr. Palmieri has made significant contributions in litigation support, including serving as an expert witness in Federal Court. He has also been featured in national TV interviews on major networks, discussing various aspects of the jewelry industry, and as a featured speaker at global jewelry and insurance conferences. Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Palmieri has completed marathons for charitable causes, showcasing his dedication to both professional success and community involvement.
Noy Elram
Managing Director, Sarin Hong Kong Limited
Toggle ProfileNOY ELRAM is the Managing Director of Sarin Hong Kong as of June 2018, with responsibility
for expanding the penetration of Sarine's polished diamond solutions for retailers and suppliers in
the Asia-Pacific region excluding India. Mr. Elram has over 20 years of experience in development,
integration and providing customer support and service for complex solutions in various industries
in various territories globally. Between 2014 and 2018 Noy served as Head of Professional Services
for Verint (Nasdaq:VRNT), stationed in Singapore, providing pre- and post-sales support to the
Singaporean law enforcement authorities, while building and training the local teams to provide
on-site services. Prior to that, from 2012 to 2014, Noy worked in Israel as Lead Software Engineer
analysing and implementing security protocols at Verint. From 2006 to 2011 Noy managed the
R&D at Marvell Semi-Conductors (Nasdaq: MRVL), developing full system solutions for the mobile
cellular industry. Noy started his career at Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) in 2001, as a real-time,
embedded, mobile network protocol developer. Mr. Elram holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer
Science from the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafo in Israel.