Hagai Mei-Zahav is a Senior Cybersecurity Expert working with the World Bank’s Digital Development Global Practice. He focuses on promoting global cybersecurity initiatives, working collaboratively across sectors and regions, and addressing the World Bank’s growing client demand. He also supports World Bank’s operational teams in the South-Asia and Asia-Pacific Regions, advising governments on advancing their cyber resilience, designing and implementing strategies, and deploying cyber solutions.
Prior to the World Bank, Hagai held the position of Director for International Cooperation at Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, leading Israel’s business development on cybersecurity with Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. Hagai is a professional diplomat. He served as Israel’s Deputy Ambassador to Hungary and Israel’s Deputy Consul-General to Sao-Paulo, Brazil. He holds Bachelor of Science in Information Management, and master’s in business administration.
