# Amit Birman

> Amit Birman is CEO of Shikun & Binui, following a career in banking, aerospace finance and construction finance. He joined the group as deputy CEO and CFO in 2020, became acting CEO in July 2024 and permanent CEO that December. His leadership has focused on Israel and the United States, reducing financial leverage and extending contracting into building services.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Shikun & Binui
- **Organizations:** Shikun & Binui, Shikun & Binui Energy, Shapir Engineering and Industry, Elbit Systems
- **Nationality:** Israeli
- **Education:** BA in Economics and Accounting, Tel Aviv University, Executive MBA, Bar-Ilan University, Real Estate Appraisal Program, Tel Aviv University
- **Known for:** Helped lead Shapir’s transition from privately held businesses to a publicly listed group., Progressed from Shikun & Binui CFO to acting CEO and permanent CEO., Led the group during the signing of the NIS 4.45 billion energy sale agreement in July 2026.

## Career timeline

- **Early career; dates unverified** — Began in banking, then held a finance leadership role in the unmanned aircraft division of Elbit Systems.
- **Approximately 2010-2020** — CFO at Shapir Engineering and Industry; the October 2020 appointment disclosure records ten years at Shapir.
- **2020-10-01** — Began as deputy CEO and chief financial officer of Shikun & Binui.
- **2024-07-04** — Appointed acting CEO of Shikun & Binui while retaining the finance role; the appointment was reported publicly on July 7.
- **2024-12** — Became permanent CEO of Shikun & Binui.
- **2025-07** — Publicly explained the focus on Israel and the United States and said he had appointed more than 40 managers.
- **2026-07** — Led Shikun & Binui as it signed an agreement to sell its energy subsidiary to Generation Capital for NIS 4.45 billion.
- **2026-08** — The group announced the purchase of control in Naaman Elevators as part of its expansion into building services.

## Achievements

- Helped lead Shapir’s transition from privately held businesses to a publicly listed group.
- Progressed from Shikun & Binui CFO to acting CEO and permanent CEO.
- Led the group during the signing of the NIS 4.45 billion energy sale agreement in July 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Explained the capital requirements behind the energy divestment and stated a 2030 company-value ambition in an extensive interview.
- **2026-08** — The group reported the acquisition of Naaman Elevators and preparations for metro work with Webuild and TREVI.
- **2026-07** — Shikun & Binui signed its NIS 4.45 billion energy sale agreement with Generation Capital, subject to the transaction process and approvals.

## Links

- Website: https://shikunbinui.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-birman-78583a32b

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Last updated: 2026-10-23