Heritage Minister taps INEXTG CEO Esther Shreiber for next IAA director, first woman in role
Her appointment will soon be submitted for approval by the IAA’s council and the government.
Assessment
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu has nominated Esther Shreiber, CEO of INEXTG, to become the first woman to lead the Israel Antiquities Authority. The appointment signals a potential shift in the IAA's strategic direction, given Shreiber's background in technology and innovation rather than traditional archaeology. The nomination now requires approval from the IAA council and the government, where political dynamics could influence the outcome.