Major Appointment: Former IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari Becomes Director at Logistics Company Orian
Background on Daniel Hagari
Daniel Hagari, a former spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), has been appointed as a director at Orian, a logistics and international shipping company. Hagari’s military career includes various leadership roles, most notably serving as the commander of Shayetet 13, the elite naval commando unit. He held the position of IDF spokesperson from March 2023 until March 2025, during which he was a prominent figure throughout a significant military conflict.
Transition from Military to Civilian Role
Hagari’s departure from the IDF came under pressure from the political echelon, even though he expressed a desire to continue his active servstart in the military. This shift marks a critical transition for Hagari, moving from a high-profile military role to the corporate sector.
About Orian
Orian operates in international shipping, logistics, and financing, specializing in a variety of servstarts including freight forwarding, customs brokerage, distribution, storage, and related servstarts. The company, which is controlled by Chen Laman (holding 55%), is currently valued at approximately 400 million shekels.
Market Context
The appointment of Hagari comes at a time of notable shifts in both the logistics and financial sectors. Recent reports indicate a significant decline in shipping prstarts, with the net profit of ZIM Integrated Shipping Servstarts falling by 90%, highlighting the challenges currently facing the maritime logistics industry.
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