Nadav Douani
CEO, ScienceAbroad Group-
The Organization of Israeli Scientists

Nadav Douani is committed to bringing Israel’s brightest minds back home, utilizing his extensive knowledge of government, managerial expertise, and valuable connections developed over years in the public and private sectors. For Nadav, enabling Israeli scientists to find career opportunities within Israel is a core Zionist mission.

Since 2018, Nadav has served as CEO of ScienceAbroad, where he leads strategic initiatives with partners across government, industry, academia, and philanthropic organizations both in Israel and internationally.

With over seven years in senior roles within the Israeli government, Nadav’s experience includes positions as Senior Adviser to the Minister of Education, Culture, and Sport, a key role in the Prime Minister's Office, and later as Senior Adviser to the Minister of Science and Technology. In these roles, he managed international relations and facilitated critical connections between the Ministry, government officials, and the Knesset.

Nadav has also been an active member of the Hod Hasharon City Council for the past 16 years. His leadership roles include Chairperson of the Water and Sewage Company (MAYA LTD), overseeing an annual budget of 60 million NIS, and Chairperson of the Sport and Culture Committee as well as the International Committee.

Nadav holds a BA in Government and Diplomacy and an MBA from Reichman University. A former combat soldier in the elite Yael unit, he resides in Hod Hasharon with his wife, Sarka, and their three daughters, Omer, Daniela, and Alma.