Merav Hayak

Bio

Merav Hayak, Ph.D., a Postdoctoral Fellow at TC, the Center of Sustainable Futures, Columbia University, brings a unique blend of high-tech leadership and academic rigor. Her research focuses on the organizational implementation of innovative technologies, crucial for driving systemic change and fostering sustainable solutions. Her expertise, particularly in climate change education, directly contributes to a diverse, resilient, and just energy transition, leading to actionable strategies.

• Head of the innovation department Bank Leumi

  Bank Leumi - the greatest bank in Israel - Full-time From December 2006 to November 2017

  As a senior management leader at Bank Leumi, a leading Israeli bank, I led a multidisciplinary team of 25 professionals, including system analysts, UX/UI developers, and software developers. My core responsibility was orchestrating the bank's digital transformation, transitioning from physical branches to digital service spaces. I managed a budget exceeding $50M, oversaw the development of banking websites and applications, and led comprehensive training programs for both staff and clients.

• Postdoc in integrating innovative technology in climate change education

  Columbia University From September 2024 to December 2025
• Intergrating digital games in schools

  Ben-Gurion University of the Negev From September 2020 to December 2024

• Product Manager in High Tech

  Bank Leumi Issued January 2017
• System analysis

  John Bryce college Issued January 2010

• English
• Hebrew
• Arabic

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