Yuval Dagim New Caesarstone CEO
MP MENASHE, Israel — Caesarstone Ltd. announced the appointment late last week of Mr. Yuval Dagim as the company’s new CEO.
Yuval DagimDagim’s exact starting date with the quartz-surfaces manufacturer will be announced shortly.
Dagim’s experience in global business and leadership reaches across multiple industries, including building materials, consumer products and construction. During his 28-year career, he successfully spearheaded numerous organizational enhancements and global business developments at several companies.
“I am excited to join the Company at this stage of its evolution,” Dagim said. “Caesarstone’s unparalleled brand of premier engineered-quartz products has made it one of the most recognizable interior surfaces in the world.
I look forward to working with the leadership team and employees at Caesarstone to drive the business forward while continuing to introduce cutting-edge products, promote the brand and expand customer relationships.”
Dagim comes to Caesarstone from a CEO position at Shikun & Binui Ltd., a global construction and infrastructure company headquartered in Israel. His previous positions include managing director at Kimberly Clark Israel, Australia and New Zealand, where he achieved a strong track record of advancing global processes, supply chain and marketing of branded products.
“I am delighted to welcome Yuval, who brings a wealth of experience to our executive ranks,” said Dr. Ariel Halperin, Caesarstone board chairman. “Yuval is a proven leader. In particular, his multi-industry experience in managing and growing branded products on multiple continents provides an exceptional fit for Caesarstone.
“We look forward to Yuval leveraging our global operating platform, powerful brand and innovative products to continue to enhance shareholder value.”
Yuval will replace Interim CEO Yair Averbuch, who is in the final stages of completing his previously announced departure.
“We sincerely thank Yair for his leadership role as interim CEO during the past several months and his dedicated service to our Company over the past eight years,” Dr. Halperin said.
Caesarstone trades on NASDAQ under the CSTE symbol.
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