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Nadav Avihay is a Manager at Summit Strategy Group's ESG Consulting Practice. Avihay brings extensive knowledge and expertise in the sustainable development, ESG, and corporate sustainability fields. In his recent role, he investigated financial technologies and investments in developing markets and their implications for financial inclusion. Avihay previously served as deputy head of the Foreign Investments and Industrial Cooperation Authority in North America under the Israeli Ministry of Economy.

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In that role, he led client relations and account management of over 100 multinational corporations from various industries, including energy, transportation, and automotive. Avihay served for five years as a commander and fire support officer (captain) in the Israeli Special Forces. As part of that role, Avihay led and coordinated the Commando Regiment's foreign military exchange program. Following his military service, Avihay earned a BA degree in Sustainability and Government, cum laude, from Reichman University (IDC Herzliya) in Israel and a Master's in International Development from The New School University in New York.

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