Ziv Biron
| Ziv Biron | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏡 Residence | New York City |
| 🏫 Education | BA, LLB & MBA |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Tel Aviv University & Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania |
| 💼 Occupation | Businessman |
| 📆 Years active | 2004–present |
| Title | President and CEO, IDB Bank |
| Term | December 2019–present |
| Predecessor | Uri Levin[1] |
Ziv Biron is a businessman and the president and CEO of IDB Bank, a New York-based private and commercial bank with locations in the United States, Latin America and Israel.[2]
Early life[edit]
Biron excelled in higher education and obtained three academic degrees with honors.[3] He received a BA and LLB from Tel Aviv University, as well as an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.[4]
Career[edit]
Before promoted to President and CEO of IDB Bank in October 2019, Biron had served as chief financial officer and head of planning strategy at Discount Bank, IDB's Tel Aviv-based parent company. At Discount Bank, Biron received media attention for his work in digital transformation and digital banking.[5] Of note, Biron oversaw the creation of an artificial intelligence-driven digital assistant through a partnership with fintech Personetics Technologies.[6] The AI, called Didi, was the first of its kind for Israel's banking industry.[7]
Earlier in his career, Biron held executive roles at Bank Hapoalim Israel, HSBC Bank USA and HSBC Global.[8]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "IDB Bank Taps Biron as CEO, Promotes Levin to Lead Parent Company". ABF Journal. October 8, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ↑ Dobbs, Jim (October 7, 2019). "IDB Bank in New York has new CEO". American Banker. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ↑ "IDB Bank Appoints Biron President & CEO". ABL Advisor. October 8, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ↑ "People on the Move: Ziv Biron". South Florida Business Journal. November 13, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ↑ Blakey, Douglas (February 2, 2018). "Discount Bank launches Didi, an AI-driven digital assistant". Retail Banker International. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ↑ "Discount Bank digital assistant gives customers personalised guidance". Finextra. February 2, 2018. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ↑ Maayan, Hoffman (December 7, 2017). "The future of smart banking". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ↑ "People on the Move: Ziv Biron". Crain's New York Business. October 15, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
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| Business positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Uri Levin |
IDB Bank CEO 2019–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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