Israel

middle east Chapter

ISRAEL
NETWORKING EVENTS
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CHAPTER TEAM:

Yael Elbaz Roiter, Infinite Equity, Chapter Lead

Odelia Pollak, IBI
Shachar Porat, Herzog Fox & Neeman Law Office
 

 

 

GEO BOARD CHAPTER LIAISON:

Odelia Pollack, IBI


 

WELCOME TO THE CHAPTER ISRAEL

This local chapter community is dedicated to sharing knowledge, experiences, and resources to help members develop their skills, expand their networks, and make a positive impact in their communities. You will have access to a wide range of valuable resources and opportunities including educational sessions and networking events. 

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REGIONAL RESOURCES

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LIVE WEBCAST
6 August 2026, 10 - 11am MST
Beyond the Tax Notice: Delivering Effective Tax Communications to a Global Workforce - ZOOM
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Morgan Stanley at Work

Communications
Finance, tax and accounting
All plan types
Global

Knowledge is power, particularly when it comes to understanding the tax implications of equity compensation. While many companies provide tools and resources to help participants navigate tax-related decisions, ensuring those communications are understood and acted upon across a diverse, global workforce remains a significant challenge.

This session will explore best practices for designing and delivering effective tax communications that resonate across different demographics, geographies, and levels of financial literacy. Through practical examples and client success stories, attendees will gain insights into creating accessible, engaging, and impactful communication strategies that improve participant understanding and support informed decision-making.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Identify common challenges and barriers to delivering effective tax communications across a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce.
  • Evaluate communication strategies and tools that improve accessibility, understanding, and engagement with equity-related tax information.
  • Determine best practices for developing participant-centric tax communication programs that support informed decision-making and enhance the employee experience.

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Communications
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.


COST

  • Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
  • Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

ARTICLE
4 August 2026
VEOLIA GLOBAL EMPLOYEE SHARE PLAN REACHES SUBSCRIPTION STAGE ACROSS 55 JURISDICTIONS
External News

Veolia / Euronext

Employee engagement
Discount shares
France
Global

Veolia's 2026 employee shareholding operation reached its subscription stage, with eligibility across 55 jurisdictions and a 15% discount to the reference price.

ARTICLE
4 August 2026
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP 2026
External News

The ESOP Association

Trending now
All plan types
Global
USA

International employee ownership programme bringing together practitioners and stakeholders to discuss developments in employee-owned business.

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
7 September 2026, 9am - 12:30pm IDT
Israel Chapter Meeting - TEL AVIV
Israel

Tel Aviv

Trending now
All plan types
Israel

Join us for the Israel Equity Forum

After a one-year break since our last gathering in September 2025, we're excited to bring the GEO Israel Chapter community back together for a morning of learning, discussion, and networking.

Join leading experts from public and private companies, legal, tax, accounting, and equity administration professionals for an engaging program focused practical insights, emerging trends, real-world case studies, regulatory updates, implementation strategies, and best practices from some of the industry's leading practitioners.

We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of meaningful conversations, professional development, and the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues across the Israeli equity compensation community.

GENEROUSLY HOSTED BY:

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LOCATION:
Microsoft For Startups
Midtown
144 Menahem Begin Blvd
Tel Aviv - Floor 50


REGISTRATION AND COST
Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Non-member providers will incur a fee - join GEO.  Registration is required.
View the event attendee terms and conditions.

ARTICLE
2 August 2026
EMPLOYEE SHARE OPTION SCHEMES IN 2026: FROM INCENTIVE TOOL TO STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE
External News

Global Advisory Experts

Design and strategy
Stock options
Global

Examines ESOP design, vesting, performance conditions and the strategic use of options to attract, retain and align employees.

LIVE WEBCAST
16 July 2026, 10 - 11am MST
Building the Business Case for Equity Compensation (GEO Future Leaders Class of 2024) - ZOOM
future leaders

Jordan Dorich, Gallagher 
Lewis Dulley, Tapestry 
Nicole Thomas, Shopify 
Meho Cerimovic, Baker McKenzie 
Danielle Roseland, Morgan Stanley at Work

Data and business intelligence
All plan types
Global

Join the inaugural class of the Future Leaders of Global Equity as they examine the evolving business case for equity compensation. Drawing on fresh survey data, broader industry research, and insights from the thought leadership paper Making the Business Case for Equity-Based Compensation: A Practical Framework for Driving Equity Adoption, this forward-looking session moves beyond foundational concepts to deliver a structured, outcome-driven approach to equity strategy. 

Designed for practitioners ready to elevate their influence, this session explores how equity programs can be intentionally aligned with organizational strategy, talent philosophy, and measurable business outcomes. Attendees will gain practical insights into how equity compensation can accelerate high-impact performance, support global growth, strengthen retention, and foster an ownership-driven culture across the workforce.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Identify the core business drivers that make equity compensation a strategic tool for talent, growth, and organizational performance.
  • Apply a practical framework for aligning equity programs with company strategy, workforce philosophy, and measurable outcomes.
  • Strengthen your ability to communicate and defend the value of equity compensation to leadership and key stakeholders.
     

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.


COST

  • Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
  • Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

ARTICLE
10 July 2026
U.S. Backup Withholding Tax: What Every Non-U.S. Investor Needs To Know
External News

Sprintax 

Finance, tax and accounting
All plan types
Global

Summarizes the importance of submitting a valid W-8BEN (for shareholders outside the US holding US stock) . This usually prevents this withholding, ensures the correct tax treatment, and may qualify them for reduced withholding under a tax treaty.

ARTICLE
9 July 2026
7 Ai Prompts Every Compensation Analyst Should Know
External News

Pave

Trending now
Global

Which AI prompts should compensation analysts trust with generic tools—and which need a true comp agent? 7 ranked prompts, from safe to specialist-only.

LIVE WEBCAST
30 June 2026, 7 - 7:45am MST
EXCELLENCE IN GLOBAL SHARE PLANS: BEST PRACTICE INSIGHTS (HOSTED BY COMPUTERSHARE)
computershare

Elliot Alexander, Computershare 
Ceri Newby, Diageo
Jennifer Ritchie, Anglo American

Case Study
GEO award excellence
All plan types
Global

BEST PRACTICE INSIGHTS: WHAT AWARD-WINNING EMPLOYEE SHARE PLANS DO DIFFERENTLY 
HOSTED BY COMPUTERSHARE

Join Elliot Alexander, Associate Director, Relationship Management at Computershare, for a webinar discussion featuring Diageo and Anglo American, as they explore what sets award-winning employee share plans apart.

From driving broad participation and inclusive ownership to delivering clear, engaging communications that help employees understand and act with confidence, this session will provide practical insights you can apply.

Use their expertise to help you navigate employee share plan strategies with confidence and success.

WHY ATTEND:

  • Learn what top-performing share plans do differently – and how to apply it
  • Gain practical ideas to increase participation and engagement
  • Discover communication strategies that drive understanding and action
  • Take away actionable insights you can implement immediately


COST

  • Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
  • Non-members: Free access - Live I $85 per webcast — On-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

CHAPTER DISCUSSION BOARD

GEO members in your area can come together to engage in meaningful discussions, share ideas, ask questions, and connect with fellow members who share similar interests via GEOconnect. Whether you're a long-time member or a newcomer, we encourage you to participate and contribute to the vibrant discussions happening here.

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PAST EVENTS AND RESOURCES

Access details of past local events and their materials. Whether you missed an event or want to revisit the content, our community discussion board provides a platform to access event information, including presentations, videos, and discussions.

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REGIONAL NEWS AND RESOURCES

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