Nir Barkat
Profile
Nir Barkat is an Israeli politician and businessman currently serving as a member of the Knesset and the Minister of Economy and Industry. Born in Jerusalem in 1959, he began his career in the high-tech sector, founding the software company BRM in 1988. Barkat transitioned into politics by serving as the Mayor of Jerusalem from 2008 to 2018, where he focused on economic development and tech-sector growth. A member of the Likud party since 2015, he is known for his advocacy of free-market policies and his background as a former major in the Israel Defense Forces.
Details
- Born
- 1959-10-19 · 66 years old
- Birth place
- Jerusalem, Israel
- Education
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Career
- Businessman, High-tech entrepreneur, Major in the Israel Defense Forces
