ZIM has announced today that ZIM’s VP Global Sales, Saar Dotan, will replace Mr. Rafael Ben-Ari, ZIM’s VP Shipping, as of June 1st. Saar Dotan’s new title will be EVP Countries & Business Development.
Saar Dotan joined ZIM in 2005 and held several senior positions, lastly EVP Sales and Customer Service, where he has greatly contributed to our 2017 excellent business results.
Yair Teitelbaum has been appointed ZIM’s VP Global Sales, effective September 1st, 2018.
Yair will be joining the Company after working for Colmobil Corporation, serving as Senior Director of Mitsubishi Motors Israel Division since 2015. Before that he has held various senior positions at Partner Communications Ltd., between 1998-2014, Including Head of Sales Division for the private and business sectors.
ZIM also announced that Mr. Assaf Tiran, VP Global Customer Service, will be joining the senior Management Team, effective immediately. Assaf brings with him 20 years of experience in customer service, where in the last 3 years he led the service function in a global organization. His proven record and skill set are an important addition to the company.
ZIM’s president and CEO Eli Glickman said: “Saar brings with him vast experience in the shipping industry and a solid expertise in business & commercial processes and sales. I would like to take this opportunity and to thank Rafael Ben Ari for his dedication and contribution to the company. During his tenure, he led essential business initiatives for ZIM with great success through challenging business periods. I would also like to welcome Yair to ZIM. I wish them all success in their new positions".