Eran Ben Menachem
Mr. Ben Menachem has served as CEO of Knafaim since 2022, following his role as CFO of Knafaim Holdings and its subsidiary, Global Knafaim Leasing (GKL), from 2013. He brings more than 15 years of experience within the Group and extensive expertise in the aviation industry.
Ovunc Horasan
Övünç Horasan is an aviation technical leader with over 20 years of experience in aircraft leasing, airworthiness management, maintenance, and portfolio transitions. As Technical Director at Global Knafaim Leasing, he oversees aircraft deliveries, redeliveries, sales, and technical asset management worldwide. Holding a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and an MBA, he combines deep technical expertise with […]
Rob Watts
Mr. Watts joined the Company in 2026, bringing approximately 15 years of experience in aviation deal origination and business development, including senior management roles at ACC Aviation and Aerotask. He currently serves as Head of Origination at GKL.
Dov Yeshoua
Mr. Yeshoua has served as the Finance Manager of the Company and of Knafaim Holdings Ltd. since April 2022. Prior to that, he served as the CFO of Mishloha, an Israeli online food-ordering and delivery platform. Mr. Yeshoua holds a B.A. in Accounting and Economics and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Tel Aviv […]
Jonathan Shtark
Mr. Shtark serves as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of both Knafaim and Global Knafaim Leasing Ltd., since April 2017. Before joining Knafaim and Global Knafaim Leasing, Mr. Shtark was a lawyer at Yigal Arnon & Co law firm, with vast experience in commercial and corporate law, securities law and finance, representing and advising […]
Sidney Slasky
Mr. Slasky has served as CEO of Global Knafaim Leasing since 2006, after joining the Knafaim Group in 1992. With over 30 years of experience in aircraft leasing and aviation finance, he has led numerous aircraft acquisition, leasing, refinancing and sale transactions and maintains strong relationships across the global aviation industry. Mr. Slasky holds degrees […]