About Us
At Rimon Group, we deliver over 25 years of expertise for the Water, Energy and Infrastructure markets. As the Leading contractor in unique underground projects and top private regional water distributor in Israel, and with global proven track record, we stand for best practice for engineering capabilities, operational optimization, strong financial backing and long-lasting partnerships.
We provide customized End-to-End solutions, to both public and private sectors, from small to large scale projects.
Partnerships
Throughout the years, Rimon Group has partnered, and continues to do so, with various entities including our clients, business partners, both local and global leading companies, and suppliers, which operate in a wide variety of markets.
Rimon maintains a successful track record of its business relationships with its partners while delivering excellent business results.
As part of Rimon’s approach, we are able to adapt ourselves to the different needs of our clients and partners and together, build long-lasting relationships.
The Group in Numbers
25+
Years of Experience
1st
Private Water Infrastructure Contractor in Israel
1st
Private Water Distributor in Israel
50 Mm³/year
Water & Reused Wastewater Supply
2,000+ km
Water & Natural Gas Networks
Leadership
Yossef (Yossi) Elmalem
CEO
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Yossef (Yossi) Elmalem / CEO
Yossi founded Rimon Group in 1997 and lead it since then, bringing it to its current position as a market leader.
Yossi is a well experienced and knowledgeable decision makers in Israel’s water and energy markets.
Yossi holds an MBA in Economics from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and currently studies for a PHD in Economics at the University of Haifa.
Carmel Yogev
Deputy CEO
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Carmel Yogev / Deputy CEO
Carmel joined Rimon Group in 1999 as one of its first employees.
Carmel has an extensive experience in delivering mega infrastructure projects in the water, energy and natural gas markets.
Carmel has a profound background in strategy, entrepreneurship and business development, financing, creating partnerships and leading operations.
Carmel holds an MBA in Management (Finance and Strategy) from the University of Tel Aviv.
Avi Elmalem
Execution Division Manager
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Avi Elmalem / Execution Division Manager
Avi joined Rimon Group in 2002 as the Head of Rimon’s Economic Department and after several years, assumed his current positions. Avi has rich experience in development, construction and operation of large-scale infrastructure projects.
Avi holds an MBA in Business Administration from Ono Academic College.
Keren Toltsis
CFO
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Keren Toltsis / CFO
Keren joined Rimon Group in 2009 and serves as group CFO since 2016. Prior to her current position, Keren served as Rimon’s Controller.
Before joining Rimon, Keren served as a Senior Accountant at Ernst & Young.
Keren holds a B.A. in Economics-Accounting from the University of Haifa.
Tal Dayan
Energy Division Manager
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Tal Dayan / Energy Division Manager
Tal, who joined Rimon in 2022, has a rich experience in the energy field in general and electricity and natural gas generation & supply in particular. In its previous position, Tal served as VP of Trade and Business Development of Rapac Energy.
Tal has a BA in Economic and Business Administration from Haifa University and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Tel Aviv University.
Sigal Shahar
VP Human Resources
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Sigal Shahar / VP Human Resources
Sigal works at Rimon Group since 2003. Prior to her current position, Sigal served as Rimon’s Logistic & Procurement Manager.
Sigal holds a Degree in Bookkeeping from Ramat Gan College and completed additional studies in HR management from the Open University in Israel.
Gil Etzion
VP Business Development
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Gil Etzion / VP Business Development
Gil, who has joined Rimon in 2021, has reach experience in complex project management both locally and abroad, including managing commercial, engineering, construction and operations activities.
As also being the Founder, Gil served as President & CEO of several companies in Mer Group in Central and South America. In addition, Gil served as CEO of a Netafim’s subsidiary in Brazil, CEO of the Cleantech division and VP BD in Mer Group and VP Construction and Africa divisions in Tahal Group. In his last position, Gil served as VP Engineering & Development in TransIsrael company.
Gil holds M.Sc. in Bio-Medical Engineering and B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Israel Institute of Technology.
Shaul Haik
VP Engineering
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Shaul Haik / VP Engineering
Shaul joined Rimon Group in 2018.
Prior to joining Rimon, Shaul served as the CTO of Shikun & Binui Water.
Shaul has deep experience in large-scale complex engineering water and wastewater projects and broad background in water supply, drainage, wastewater treatment and reuse of wastewater effluents both locally and abroad.
Shaul holds a B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering from Israel Institute of Technology.
Yaron Attar
VP Procurement
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Yaron Attar / VP Procurement
Yaron, who joined Rimon Group in 2022, has a rich experience in procurement & supply chain management both in civilian and military industries.
Prior to joining Rimon, Yaron served in several senior rolls at Hameshavev Co., Ashot Ashkelon of Elbit Group and Tadbik Group.
Yaron holds a B.A in Economics from Tel Aviv University.
Shani Sahar
General Counsel
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Shani Sahar / General Counsel
Shani joined Rimon Group in 2020.
Prior to joining Rimon Group, Shani served as an In-House Counsel of Dan Public Transportation Company, a leading public transportation company.
Shani holds LLB and B.A. in Political Science/Government from the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya
Sustainability
Environmental sustainability and social responsibility are integral and significant aspects of our ongoing operations.
All of our solutions are not only environmentally friendly, but they also contribute to the economic & social development of the communities in which we operate and to which we provide our solutions. This in turn, not only enable us to maintain the environment but also enables us to contribute back to our surrounding nature.