BST Group

Rafi Bisker has served as Chairman of BST Group since 2017. Bisker, one of Israel’s leading and most influential businessmen, previously served as Chairman of Shufersal, Chairman of Properties and Buildings, and Chairman of Gazit-Globe for many years. He brings to BST Group decades of impressive experience in the real estate and commercial sectors in Israel. With a rich career and senior management experience in major companies in the Israeli economy, Bisker has led growth and business improvement initiatives that combine innovation and efficiency across a variety of fields – from retail and real estate development to investments in the residential and high-tech sectors.

During his tenure as Chairman of various companies, Bisker led development and growth processes, including the establishment of technology parks and residential neighborhoods for Properties and Buildings, which significantly expanded the company’s activities. In his role as Chairman of Shufersal, the company underwent a comprehensive transformation focusing on private label development and online sales channels, giving Shufersal a clear competitive edge in the retail market.

Bisker’s joining BST Group has contributed to its continued positioning as a leading player in the Israeli real estate market, specializing in the management of large-scale projects with the ability to manage every stage of the value chain – from initiation to delivery and post-delivery oversight. Under his leadership and with strong financial backing and accumulated management expertise, BST continues to innovate, improve its capabilities, and offer its clients high-quality service, reliability, and stability over time.

Elias Tanus, CEO of BST Group since 2018, has led the group to numerous professional successes and significant growth in the global market.

Having grown and developed alongside the group he currently leads, Tanus has absorbed the core values of the company from a young age: excellence, quality, and uncompromising service.

Under his leadership, the group has flourished and leads pioneering ventures in the fields of real estate development, construction, finishes, and international operations, which also represent the main areas of activity for the group.

In each of these areas, the group sets new standards of quality, safety, service, and reliability.

Holding a degree in Civil Engineering from Hertfordshire, Tanus manages in an innovative and leading manner, focusing on the group’s development and process improvement. He promotes a culture of excellence and serves as an inspiration to teams and clients.

As a leader, Tanus strengthens the company culture by advancing equal opportunities and empowerment, while integrating business creativity to respond to changes in the industry and market.

Elias is married, a father of three, and lives in Tel Aviv. He enjoys an active lifestyle and sports such as diving and horseback riding, reflecting his passion for challenges.

The combination of his professional and personal contributions positions Elias Tanus as a central figure in the industry and community, influencing and shaping the future in a way that leads to positive and tangible change.

Eran Konfino, Deputy CEO of BST Group, joined the company in March 2020. He leads the group in business and strategic operations according to the standards of public companies. As part of his role, Eran led a first-of-its-kind initiative to bring Phoenix as a strategic institutional investor into the group.

Eran is a certified public accountant with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting. He has over 25 years of experience in financial, business, and strategic management. Before joining the group, he served as CFO in two leading public groups in the market and held senior management positions in large and leading companies in the fields of entrepreneurship, construction, and infrastructure.

Thanks to his extensive experience in management, strategy, finance, and control, Eran plays a central role in the group, leading cross-organizational processes and ensuring the group’s growth both in Israel and internationally. With a strong commitment to business development and innovation, he helps position BST as a leading group in the fields of entrepreneurship, construction, and infrastructure. Eran embodies a rare combination of uncompromising professionalism, vision, and determination, driving the managers and the entire team toward the group’s success.

Eran is married, a father of three, and lives in Tel Aviv. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, good cuisine, and sports.

Samer joined the BST Group in 1994 as a work manager assistant. Since then, he has advanced through various roles and projects to his current position as CEO of BST Construction.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSC) from the Technion. He is married, a father of three children, and resides in Nof HaGalil.
In his role, Samer coordinates the “orchestra” of BST Construction, which combines the clients, project managers, and teams working in the company to establish unique, complex, and high-quality projects. The challenge in his work is to also find time to share the knowledge and experience gained over more than 30 years of work to teach and train the future generation.
Samer received an excellence award in the field of execution engineering, awarded by the Engineers Association, as part of the 14th Construction and Infrastructure Conference.
In his free time, Samer enjoys family time, cooking, and reading.

Amir joined BST Group as CEO of BuildUP in March 2021, after many years of experience as a Chief Engineer and VP of Engineering in various companies.
He is a Civil Engineer by education.

In his role, Amir is responsible for managing BuildUp across a range of challenges – overseeing the various final-stage projects at the highest and most quality standards, business development, and building connections with channels, clients, and partners. He also manages the professional aspects of finishing work – including design, optimization, system planning, materials, technologies, and all details from the largest to the smallest. Ensuring timelines, budgets, and the full service quality of the company, Amir works to continuously reinvent the design challenge and achievement that will serve the hundreds of employees in the offices built by BuildUp.

Amir lives in Even Yehuda, is married, and a father of two. In his free time, he enjoys family activities, traveling, and playing table tennis.

Assaf, CEO of BST Group’s real estate development company, joined the group in December 2023 and brings with him over 20 years of extensive experience in the real estate sector, both in banking and development, with leading and professional organizations. Throughout his career, he has led large-scale, complex projects, specializing in planning, development, and management of residential and commercial initiatives.

Assaf holds three academic degrees: a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Law, and an MBA for executives.

As CEO of BST Development, Assaf, together with the group’s management, is leading BST Development toward a sustainable vision of industry leadership through professionalism, creativity, and exceptional customer service. His role includes formulating strategy, leading innovative processes, business development in various fields, and types of transactions that strengthen BST Development’s position as a leading real estate development company. Under his leadership, BST Development brings to the market high-quality products and a unique, differentiated service concept for all of its clients.

Assaf resides in Modiin, is married, and a proud father of two daughters and a son. In his personal life, he combines professional vision with a strong family-oriented lifestyle.

Gadir is an impressive and dedicated figure who brings decades of experience and in-depth knowledge to her role at BST Group. She began her journey at the age of 12 as the daughter of the group’s founder but started her formal work in 1990. Today, she is considered one of the central figures in the group. With a degree in social work, certifications in senior accounting and elementary insurance, she views the insurance world not only as a profession but as a “supportive pillar” for both clients and the company.

Gadir understands that the main challenge in her role is to maintain a precise balance between adhering to procedures and managing risks wisely, and she ensures that each individual receives the best and most suitable solutions. Alongside her work, she is a mother of two daughters, lives in Nof HaGalil, and successfully combines her hobbies, including sports, soccer watching, painting, reading, and quality time with friends.

Jamil joined BST Group in March 1991.
He holds the position of VP of Operations but started his work as a field project manager.

In his role, Jamil is responsible for one of the most challenging and significant tasks, including the operations and procurement of the group. Over the years, he has honed his skills and continues to perform his role optimally, yielding excellent results. This motivates him to keep contributing.

Originally from Rinya, today in Mitzpeh Galil, Jamil is happily married, has 5 children, and 14 grandchildren. They ensure his work keeps him busy and don’t leave him with much free time. However, whenever he does find time, he enjoys hosting family and friends.

Lilach was appointed as the Vice President and Legal Counsel of BST Group in 2024. In her role, Lilach manages all legal activities for the companies within the BST Group.

Lilach completed her internship at the Supreme Court. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Haifa and a Master’s degree from Tel Aviv University in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley. She graduated both degrees with honors.

Lilach brings extensive experience in real estate and legal consulting for companies. In her previous role, she served as the Chief Legal Counsel for the “Until 120” network of assisted living homes.

Lilach lives in Tel Aviv and is an art enthusiast.

Einat joined BST Group in October 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Education from the University of Haifa and a Master’s degree in Organizational Sociology from Tel Aviv University.

Einat has approximately 25 years of experience in human resources in large companies in the Israeli economy.

In her role, Einat is responsible for human capital, recruitment processes, onboarding, learning and development, as well as managing salaries, employee welfare, and fleet management.

Einat ensures the proper, respectful, and professional handling of human capital and manages all interfaces with employees while ensuring compliance with labor laws.

Einat is married to Moshe, a mother of four children: Amit, Guy, Noa, and Roy, and resides in Tel Mond. In her free time, she works on the family vineyard, growing grapes and making wine with love.

Samir joined BST Group in 2007. He is a graduate of the building engineering program at the Technion in Haifa, with training in real estate appraisal, and holds a degree in business administration with a specialization in real estate and property appraisal.

In his role, Samir is responsible for managing projects from the receipt of the work commencement order to their completion. He is responsible for advancing work and agreements with contractors and suppliers, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets, and guaranteeing compliance with regulations and legal requirements. As VP of Execution, Samir finds solutions to challenges that arise during the project and advances the execution stages, while maintaining building quality and adhering to BST’s standards and regulations.

Samir is married to Siham, a father of three – Nassim, Maria, and Ibrahim – and resides in Haifa. In his free time, Samir enjoys spending time at the beach, going on vacations and trips with his family, and engaging in sports.

Lior joined BST Group in August 2024.
Lior holds a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the Technion. In his role as Chief Engineer, he is responsible for the residential sector at BST Group, a cross-functional role that involves coordination with all departments within the group. As part of his responsibilities, he works to establish a high-quality, integrated execution system while maintaining maximum safety, providing architectural coordination to clients, as well as offering inspection services and a customer service experience that ensures a comprehensive solution for every residential project across the country.

Lior lives in Haifa, is married, and has three children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, hiking in nature, maintaining his classic car, participating in car meetups, going on off-road jeep trips, and many more activities… if only there were enough time for everything!

Micha joined BST Group at the beginning of 2024.
Micha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with honors from Bezalel and the Technion.

In his role as VP of Engineering at BST’s real estate development company, Micha ensures a process designed to maximize the planning potential and serves as the production floor for the real estate outcomes. The process requires balancing the marketing needs, which represent the client’s requirements, with the engineering constraints and complex statutory procedures, while creating certainty and reducing timelines until the real estate product is realized and marketed.

Micha is married with three children, a grandfather to three grandchildren, and lives in Modiin. In his free time, Micha enjoys reading and learning about new concepts in architectural and urban planning, spirituality and faith, while incorporating sports into his routine.

Orna joined BST Group in 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and Humanities from the Open University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the Academic College, both with honors.

As VP of Headquarters, Orna is responsible for the organization’s management routines, coordination between the company executives, and managing cross-organizational projects, from defining needs to full implementation and results analysis.
She is responsible for integrating deep strategic insights with a thorough understanding of the practical and daily aspects of business operations.

With a diverse career and managerial experience in various industries, she leads initiatives that drive efficiency, synergy and sustained business success.

Orna enjoys a combination of strategy, technology, data, and people, and in her free time, she adds culinary arts and culture to this mix.

Naama joined BST Group under the real estate development company in May 2024.
She holds a B.Arch degree in Architecture from the Technion.

Naama is responsible for several areas:

• Promotion of Master Plans (Tama 38 and Urban Building Plans):
  Land enhancement, including changes in land usage, rights scope, and construction. The promotion of these plans is carried out through various transactions involving vacant land or areas designated for urban renewal.
• Business Development:
  Examining and promoting relevant real estate transactions – combinations, urban renewal, residential, mixed-use developments, and more.
• Product Responsibility:
  Responsible for promoting the BST residential product at all planning levels – from overall planning to apartment design.

Naama is married, a mother of two children, and resides in Bruchin.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time and relaxing with her family, engaging in sports, and reading.

Ayelet joined BST Group in December 2023.
She loves to learn about anything that interests her, from psychology and psychiatry to art, design, and music. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Middle Eastern Studies and is certified as a Pilates instructor.

In her role, Ayelet is responsible for the group’s marketing, building and developing the BST brand, and managing its customer experience across all touchpoints. Ayelet creates an innovative, hybrid, and surprising marketing experience for her clients.

Ayelet lives in Pardes Hanna. In her free time, she enjoys hiking trips both in Israel and abroad, cooking, attending performances, and spending quality time with family and friends.