Amir Yaron | |
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10th Governor of the Bank of Israel | |
Assumed office December 24, 2018 | |
Prime Minister | Benjamin Netanyahu Naftali Bennett Yair Lapid |
Preceded by | Karnit Flug |
Personal details | |
Born | 1964 (age 59–60) Tel Aviv, Israel |
Nationality | Israel, United States |
Alma mater | Tel Aviv University University of Chicago |
Occupation | Economist |
Amir Yaron (born 1964) is an Israeli-American economist and the current Governor of the Bank of Israel. Prior to serving as Governor, Yaron served as Professor of Banking and Finance at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.