Itay is a pioneer in the field of private capital fundraising in Israel and since 2021 has been the managing partner and CEO of Leader Private Capital.Itay has vast experience in private capital and investment banking and over the years raised significant capital for some of the world's top-tier, best-in-class private capital firms. Itay serves as a senior advisor to the Association of Investment Houses in Israel in the field of private capital and has published numerous studies and articles in the field. Before joining Leader, Itay served as the Head HA Global, a subsidiary of Halman-Aldubi investment house, specializing in private capital fundraising. Itay Holds a portfolio management license from the ISA and a pension consultant license from the Israeli Ministry of Finance. Holds a BA in Economics, Finance and Information Systems Analysis, and MBA (Magna Cum Laude) from TAU and Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.