Ori Lahav joined Kenes in 2013 as VP Marketing, bringing more than 15 years of marketing experience to the management team. Ori’s expertise includes implementing marketing strategies, ATL/BTL and leading digital campaigns in online/social media channels.

He began his career in the communications industry, where he held marketing positions at Internet, voice and mobile telecom providers. This was followed by a senior role in the automotive sector with a start-up that raised US$ 900M to manufacture electric cars.

After 4 years in Kenes Group, Ori moved to manage the Client Accounts & Operations business unit.

At the beginning of 2017, Ori also became an IAPCO Council Member (IAPCO – the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers), Ori served the association as its President between 2020-2023. Currently, the Immediate Past President .

Ori was announced as Kenes Group’s CEO at the beginning of 2022. His appointment marks the first time a CEO is not from a family member in 57 years.

Ori holds a BA in Statistics from the University of Haifa and an MBA from the University of Derby, UK.