After the Director of the Government Companies Authority, Michal Rosenbaum, announced her resignation on Saturday, today (Wednesday), after consulting with the Civil Service Commissioner, David Amsalem, the Minister in charge, decided to temporarily appoint the Chairman of the Israel Lands Authority, Yankee Quint, as the Director of the Government Companies Authority.
According to Minister Amsalem's announcement, Quint will simultaneously fulfill the new role and his current position, until a permanent director of the Government Companies Authority is selected.
The official announcement stated: "Yaakov Quint previously served as director of the Government Companies Authority from 2017 to 2022, and did his job faithfully. Minister Amsalem wishes to wish Linky great success in the position, and is certain that this is the right and most professional choice at this time.".
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Outgoing Government Companies Authority Director Michal Rosenbaum published a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, in which she accused the Minister in charge, David Amsalem, of leading improper processes - and accused the Prime Minister of refraining from intervention, despite her requests.
Over the past year, there have been several public confrontations between Rosenbaum and the minister, with the two publishing official letters accusing each other of harsh conduct.
