Yoni is the Chairman of our Board.
Prior to this, he was the Chief Investment Officer of the Menora Mivtachim Group, one of the largest insurance and pension funds in Israel, managing assets and investments in excess of $55 billion. Yoni has a BA in Business Administration and an MA in Economics from Bar Ilan University.
Amit has over 15 years of experience in real estate, particularly residential development and management of single/multifamily portfolios. Before Arion Fund, he managed a $150M Eastern European real estate fund. Amit has a BA in Biology from Yeshiva University, an LLB from Sha’arei Mishpat Law School, and is a Member of the Israeli Bar. He currently serves on the board of the Van Courtland Park Alliance.
Yiftach has over 15 years of expertise in regulation, project financing, and economic consulting in various fields, particularly real-estate. He skillset includes the planning of strategies for improving operational efficiency and analyzing project financial feasibility. Yiftach has a BA in Economics and Computer Science from Bar Ilan University, and an MA in Public Policy from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Pinchas has extensive experience in risk management and investments. In his 16-year career in Bank Leumi, he held a series of senior managerial positions – including capital investments and foreign exchange – overseeing transactions amounting to hundreds of millions of Shekels. Pinchas has an LLB from Netanya Academy, an MBA from Ben Gurion University, and is a member of the Israeli Bar.
Dylan oversees all aspects of deal underwriting and loan servicing at Arion Fund, leveraging his understanding of cash flow mechanics and loan structuring to deliver tailored solutions for the firm’s clients.
Prior to joining Arion Fund, Dylan gained extensive experience as an analyst in the valuations group of a prominent New York City firm and as an analyst at a leading real estate private equity firm. Dylan’s comprehensive skill set and analytical approach make him a critical contributor to Arion Fund’s success in structuring and managing complex real estate transactions.
Eli heads Arion’s loan origination activities. He brings forth a diverse skill set that includes the ability to structure complex deals, strong negotiation skills and analytical insight of financial markets.
Prior to joining Arion, Eli worked at a NYC brokerage where he successfully closed over $20 million in transactions within his first year.
Matt is an Asset Manager at Arion Fund, specializing in loan servicing and operational efficiency. He is a key contributor to the team and works closely with post-closing loan actions, including insurance verification, business plan implementation, and extension and payoff requests. Prior to joining Arion Fund, Matt worked as a Special Assets Associate at an SBA lender in NYC. Matt’s skillset includes a high-level understanding of borrower communication, financial analysis and loan documentation
Matt holds a BS in Science Managament from Tulane University,where he studied finance and real estate
Skilled Full-Stack Developer with a strong background in creating dynamic, scalable web applications. Proficient in both front-end and back-end technologies. Passionate about staying active and enjoy practicing yoga, playing volleyball, and surfing
Ortal holds a diploma in Accounting from SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) in Calgary, Canada. She began her career in Canada, where she gained valuable experience working at a public accounting firm as well as operating independently. In these roles, she provided bookkeeping and financial services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including large corporations, mid-sized companies, and small businesses across various industries. Ortal brings a strong international background and a deep understanding of corporate financial operations to her role at Arion Fund. Her international background and versatile expertise in financial management contribute to the operational strength and accuracy of Arion Fund’s financial processes.
Avi is a Certified Public Accountant and experienced financial professional currently serving as Controller at Arion Fund. He is responsible for maintaining the company’s financial records and coordinating audits, tax filings, and payroll administration.
With over 20 years in accounting and finance, Avi has held key positions across hedge funds, technology companies, and public accounting firms. His background spans fund administration, investor relations, compliance, and financial reporting, bringing a well-rounded and strategic perspective to financial management.
