The government on Wednesday approved Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s decision to appoint Shai Aharonovitz as the new director of the Israel Tax Authority, the Finance Ministry said in a statement.
Aharonovitz is a seasoned professional with nearly two decades of experience at the ITA, and he has led various key units, orchestrated legislative reforms, and pioneered digital transformations, the statement said. His recent role as ITA senior vice president involved spearheading automation projects and revamping online public services.
Aharonovitz’s role will encompass driving modernization, enhancing revenue collection, improving services, and cracking down on illicit financial activities and organized crime.
Smotrich said he had confidence in Aharonovitz, citing his deep knowledge of the ITA’s inner workings.
“I was deeply impressed by Shai’s meticulous approach, his comprehensive understanding of the various functions and departments within the authority, and his unwavering commitment to public service,” the statement quoted him as saying.