There’s a reason we’re Israel’s most trusted currency transfer company

DORON SEITZ

CEO & Co-Founder

Originally from London, England, Doron made Aliyah in 2001. Doron has excelled in several business management roles in both Israel and Italy, where he lived from 2004 to 2008, before returning to Israel to co-found IsraTransfer. Today, Doron deals with the day to day oversight of the company, and its rapid growth. He has a B.A in Marketing and Business Studies from Middlesex University in London. Doron’s famous Yemenite soup can make even the toughest Yemenite safta cry for the ‘old days’, and he enjoys a dram of whisky – but make sure it’s Japanese.

DANIEL ENGELSMAN

Head of Trading & Co-Founder

Originally from London, England, Daniel made Aliyah in 2008. Prior to his Aliyah, Daniel worked for a boutique foreign exchange company in London as a Junior Foreign Exchange Trader. He was then headhunted to become a Senior Trader at a firm in Canary Wharf, London. Today, Daniel is responsible for ensuring the conversion and remittance of funds and their correct execution. His experience has proved invaluable in the day to day interaction with the bank’s’ dealing room, and he has used this knowledge to the benefit of clients. Daniel has a B.Sc in Mathematical Sciences with Finance and Economics from City University, London. When Daniel is not busy BBQing, you can find him watching his beloved Tottenham Hotspur. He often gets excited that his team will eventually win something, but they always let him down!

DANIEL EISENBERG

Director of Business Development

Originally from the United States, Daniel made Aliyah in 2014. Prior to his Aliyah, Daniel served as the Director of Business Development for a large medical center in NY, where he managed staff and built and maintained relationships with other hospitals and medical clinics. Today, Daniel focuses on enhancing relationships with both other businesses and clients, with a strong focus on customer support. Daniel earned a B.A. from Queens College and an advanced degree from the University of Bridgeport. Daniel came in first place at the 34th annual International Jewish Geography Championship.

YAELLE AKIVA

Customer Success Manager

Originally from the UK, Yaelle made Aliyah in 2014, where she gained experience in the foreign exchange business before joining IsraTransfer. Today, she carries out diligent checks to ensure that all funds received and money transferred are accurate, and that bank accounts are reconciled. Yaelle helps clients with a wide array of customer service issues that may arise, and conducts the necessary compliance checks for all new and existing clients. Yaelle has a BA in Law from the University of Westminster, London.

Efrayim Benavente

Customer Success Associate

Efrayim was born in Peru and move to the USA at age 9. He studied electrical engineering before making Aliyah in 2011 with his wife and children.  Before joining IsraTransfer, Efrayim worked at Altria Israel where he quickly rose through the ranks. In his free time, he enjoys watching or playing sports. He can also be found around the city hunting for authentic taco spice. 

DANIELLE OYERBACH 

Compliance Officer

Danielle was born and educated in Israel.  She completed her BA at Jerusalem College of Technology and is currently pursuing an advanced degree at the Open University. Danielle has extensive experience working with leading Israeli banks in the private banking department as well as customer service for premium clients.  She leads the compliance and regulatory department at IsraTransfer. When not dealing with arcane banking regulations, Danielle enjoys traveling, skydiving and other extreme sports.  

LILACH BALACIANO

Operations Manager

Lilach made Aliyah from Montreal in June 2019 after working in the financial banking industry for 15 years.  At IsraTransfer, she is responsible for overseeing client trades and ensuring that they are completed efficiently and are compliant with bank standards. Lilach has a BA in Sociology and Human Relations. When she’s not running around her three little munchkins, you can find her reading a good book.

SARA KALKER

Digital Marketing Manager

Originally from the United States, Sara has been in Israel since 2000. She has been working in digital media in Israel for over 10 years with organizations providing services to Olim. At IsraTransfer, Sara is responsible for all the fun stuff that appears daily on our Facebook page and regular emails, as well as keeping the Oleh and Israel’s other English-speaking online communities apprised of all the exciting innovation, business developments, and more that seemingly happen every day in the Holy Land. She has a B.A from Bar Ilan University. 

MENDEL GORDON

Data Associate & Customer Support

Originally from the US, Mendel made aliyah in 2014. After completing a full service in the Paratroopers, Mendel worked at a few Jerusalem based startups. At IsraTransfer, Mendel is at the front lines once again, welcoming customers at the front desk.  Mendel is also  responsible for data organization and general office responsibilities. He is currently studying for a B.A. in Business Administration at the Jerusalem College of Technology. In his free time, Mendel has a passion for all things American Sports.