Yossi Sharabi took over as ceo of the association on 18.4.21. Prior to that, served as director general of the Ministry of Culture and Sports from July 2015 to June 2020.
Sharabi is a lawyer with a bachelor's degree in law and a bachelor's degree in general history. He holds a master's degree in law from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Haifa.
During his five years in office, he led a long series of reforms in the world of culture and sports: the Committee for the Prevention of Violence in Sports, the Committee for the Treatment of Football on Saturday, the Committee for the Examination of the Book Law, the Sharabi Committee for the Treatment of Israeli Blue and White. During his tenure, Sharabi also promoted a move to implement the reform of the sports betting market, which for the first time severed ties between the toto and the sports budget.
Prior to his position as Director General of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, he headed the Administration of the Culture and Sports Company of the Jerusalem Municipality. In addition, Sharabi directed the events celebrating the 70th anniversary of the State of Israel.