Rimon Group COO: Best career decision was to relocate from Israel to US

• Published date: 18 April 2024
• Author: SHAI GOLAN
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Challenges

In the aftermath of October 7 and the Gaza War, what recent challenges have you faced in your industry, and how did you overcome them?

Our industry grappled with supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and disruptions. To address the challenges, we developed multiple swim lanes, diversified our supplier base, accelerated our decision-making while having risk management protocols, and optimized logistics operations. By staying proactive and adaptable, we successfully navigated the complexities of the post-conflict environment, ensuring operational continuity and delivering solutions to our customers.

Decisions

Looking back, what decision do you feel was the best for your career or business, and why?

The best decision I made in my career was to relocate from Israel to the US around 15 years ago; it was a huge chance in a corporate environment that taught me about cultural differences, business acronyms, supply chains, global relationships and alternate managerial methods in a large-scale market.

Successes

What achievement or success are you most proud of, and what lessons did you learn?

My most significant achievement was managing the development of the...