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Miri Gelbort
2026
2026

Miri Gelbort

CIO
Clal Insurance and Finance
Israel

Numbers and facts

20+ years of experience in IT
5—10 years of experience as a C-Level/VP in IT
500—1500 internal users in the company
Holds an MBA or Executive MBA
Management team of 150+ people
Member of the board of directors or similar body of the company
Comprehensive digital transformation of the company to enhance its competitiveness

Brief Biography

Miri Gelbort began her journey at Clal Insurance and Finance, as a graduate of the Mamram army unit, about 15 years ago.
Since 2021, she has served as Deputy CEO and CIO of the company, managing over 600 employees.
She holds a bachelor's and master's degree in computer science and business administration.
She grew from the world of development and held various roles in software.
At Clal, she started as a project manager and over the years held a variety of positions and managed a wide range of automation activities for different business divisions.
She established significant systems from scratch, including large systems such as Clal's health insurance system, financial systems, and others in Israel.
The broad experience she gained working in various companies, especially at Clal, gave her a wide perspective, both professionally and business-wise, a significant advantage in the Israeli business environment.

Achievements

Led major technological transformation at Clal Insurance and Finance, driving innovation, cloud migration, AI adoption, and large-scale digital products. As CIO, she positioned IT as a strategic business enabler, modernized core systems, promoted data-driven decisions, and built operational excellence through agile methods, automation, cybersecurity, and strong people leadership.

Competencies

She demonstrates strong competencies in strategic leadership, innovation management, and large-scale IT execution.
Her strengths include aligning technology with business goals, leading agile and data-driven organizations, advancing AI and automation, ensuring operational resilience and cybersecurity, and developing talent through empowerment, learning, and collaborative culture.

IT Leadership Survey

  • Points for personal professional achievements 14
Total number of points 14
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