LEADERSHIP
Yael Yativ, Adv.
Head of Friends of Assuta Associations
Director, Fundraising and Strategic Relations, Samson Assuta Hospital
Yael Yativ is a seasoned development professional with extensive experience in leading fundraising efforts and building strategic partnerships. Originally from South Africa, Yael made Aliyah and served with distinction as an officer in the IDF.
She holds a law degree from Reichman University, and interned at the Supreme Court. She spent 13 years at Reichman University, spearheading the overseas fundraising campaign and overseeing significant contributions to the institution. As Deputy Director General and Director of the Resource Development Department at the Open University, she re-established the department and founded five friends' associations in Israel and abroad, and achieved historic fundraising milestones.
Ms. Yativ is deeply committed to working with organizations focused on reducing societal gaps and supporting Israel's geographical and economic peripheries.
Ran Sa’ar
Chairman, Samson Assuta Hospital Chairman, Maccabi Healthcare Services
Ran Sa’ar has served as Chairman of Assuta Ashdod and Chairman of Maccabi Healthcare Services since 2019.
Ran also has been the CEO of Maccabi Heathcare Services from 2011. Over a ten-year period, prior to his appointment as CEO of Maccabi, he first was the Regional Head of the Sharon district and later served as Head of Maccabi Healthcare Services Central District.
Before joining Maccabi, Sa’ar was a senior official in the Prime Minister’s Office and, for many years previously,
held senior positions in Israel’s Department of Defense and Ministry of Defense.
Dr. Galit Kaufman
Chief Executive Officer
Assuta Ashdod Public Hospital
Dr. Galit Kaufman, CEO of Assuta Ashdod Public Hospital, leads the organization toward medical excellence, advanced service, and innovation. She promotes equitable and accessible healthcare, workforce development, and creative solutions for patients and communities through groundbreaking collaborations through a management philosophy that integrates clinical excellence with a strong culture of research and innovation.
Dr. Kaufman’s vision focuses on transforming Assuta Ashdod Public Hospital into Israel’s leading medical center and a hub for academic research and development, while expanding centers of excellence to deliver high-quality, personalized medicine. She promotes collaboration with government bodies, municipal authorities, and technological systems, advancing equitable and accessible healthcare based on the belief that scientific progress must serve the entire population and generate meaningful social impact.
Previously, Dr. Kaufman served as CEO of Beit Balev (Maccabi Group) and Head of Northern District at Maccabi Healthcare Services and as Director of the Nursing Division and Medical Centers at Maccabi Healthcare Services. In these senior leadership roles, Dr. Kaufman spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives and achieved significant organizational advancements.