Gideon Rivlin founded Kenes Group in 1965 and served as its President and Chairman of the Board.

A seasoned industry expert, Gideon was honoured with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) award in 2006 in recognition of his vision, dedication, and lifetime achievement in the Professional Congress Organisation (PCO) field. He has also served as President of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO).

Gideon Rivlin passed away Jan 2021, read the official statement.

Dan Rivlin joined Kenes in 1993 and rose through the ranks of the organisation holding senior managerial positions, including Operations Director, prior to becoming CEO in 1999 until 2022 when he took on the role of Executive Chair and Chief Vision Officer (EC & CVO).

Dan’s vision and guidance coupled with accumulated experience and expertise gives Kenes Group its time-honoured stability and market presence. He holds a B.Sc. in Hospitality Management from Florida International University and an MBA from Bradford University, with a specialty in management.

Dan Rivlin is listed in the Eventex 2023 Index of Top 50 Most Influential People in the Events Industry in Asia and the Middle East.

Ori Lahav joined Kenes Group in 2013 as AVP Marketing, bringing more than 15 years of marketing experience to the management team. At the beginning of 2017, Ori moved to lead the Client Accounts & Operations as Vice President, while he also joined the IAPCO Council (IAPCO – the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers).

In 2020, Ori became President of IAPCO and in 2022, he was appointed the third CEO of Kenes Group.

Ori has been recognised by event professionals in the Eventex Top 100 and Top 50 Most Influential People in the Industry for three consecutive years. He is passionate about education and speaks regularly at industry events like: IAPCO EDGE Seminars, PCMA Convening Leaders, ICCA World Congress and many more.

Lahav holds a BA in Statistics from the University of Haifa and an MBA from the University of Derby, UK.

Limor Cunia joined Kenes Group in 2006. She began her career in the events industry as an Association Manager, handling several medical associations and after five years she moved to project management organising medical and scientific congresses around the world. In 2018, Limor was promoted to Director Client Accounts gaining experience and managing various congress accounts.

In 2022, Limor joined the management team of Kenes Group leading the Business Unit as VP Clients & Operations. She is listed in the Eventex 2023 Index of Top 50 Most Influential People in the Events Industry in Asia and the Middle East.

Cunia holds a BA degree from the EBS in London, UK.

Adi joined Kenes Group in 2022 bringing over 15 years of experience in HR from global companies in the high-tech and consumer goods fields. She is overseeing all aspects of human resources including retention, organisational culture, talent development, HR policies, procedures, and compliance. Adi is skilled in human resource consulting and implementing strategies and processes. Ingber is human resources graduate from the College of Management Academic Studies.

Omri Peled joined Kenes Group in 2024 as Associate Vice President of Marketing. He began his career in marketing and digital strategy, working across a variety of industries and developing expertise in both brand, performance, and data marketing. After several leadership roles focused on digital transformation and business growth, Omri moved into overseeing strategic initiatives and managing business operations. With nearly 20 years of experience in e-commerce and digital innovation, Omri now leads the marketing efforts at Kenes Group.

Uzi Drori joined Kenes Group in 2009 as IT Team Leader. He started his career in startups in Tel Aviv as a software engineer and a project manager. From 2011 to 2013, Uzi held the position of Application Manager, after which he was promoted to Director of IT. In 2022, Uzi joined the management team as Chief Information Officer, bringing more than 20 years of IT expertise.

Uzi Drori is listed in the Eventex 2023 Index of Top 50 Most Influential People in the Events Industry in Asia and the Middle East.

He holds a BA in Accounting and business management and a BA in computer science.

Natan Lieber joined Kenes Group as Chief Financial Officer in 2025, bringing over 15 years of experience in global finance and operations. He has led international teams, overseen financial strategy, and implemented transformative systems to drive efficiency and growth. Natan’s expertise spans treasury, capital raising, financial reporting, and taxation.

Before Kenes, he held senior leadership roles at UVeye and Mobileye (MBLY), contributing to their global expansion and operational success, including a notable IPO.

Natan is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), with a BA in Economics and Accounting and an M.B.A. from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Dr. Markus Preußner joined the INTERPLAN team in 2003 in the position of Managing Director and co-owner. An industry veteran, earlier in his career, Markus managed the congress department at the publishing house Moderne Industrie in Landsberg, coupled with other senior management roles in the conference planning industry.

m.preussner@interplan.de

Bruno Lichtinger began his professional career in the hotel industry and worked in various locations and venues in Germany and Switzerland prior to joining INTERPLAN more than 25 years ago. From 1990, Bruno held the position of deputy CEO of INTERPLAN and since 2002, has been the company’s Managing Director and co-owner.

b.lichtinger@interplan.de

Sadik Caglar has been active in the congress management industry for over two decades and he has been the Managing Director of one of the leading destination management companies in Turkey. Since 2010, he has held the position of Managing Director of Kenes M+ serving global associations. Sadik and his team of professionals manage numerous congresses around the world. Sadik has a degree in History from Bosphorus University Istanbul.

Jason Ng was instrumental in establishing Kenes’ presence in Asia, in conjunction with local partner, PICO, a leading total brand activation company and global brand strategy partner for many Fortune 500 companies. Jason brings more than 15 years of experience and expertise in conference organisation and exhibition management. In his role as Managing Director, Jason and his team are responsible for marketing and sales and management of congresses in the region.