Hapoel Emek Appoints Roni Koch as New Club Chief Executive Officer
Hapoel Emek basketball club appointed Roni Koch as its new CEO, starting in December. Koch brings extensive community management experience and a background playing in the women's Artzit League.
Hapoel Emek announced on Monday the appointment of Roni Koch as the club's new CEO. Koch, a resident of Moshav Sharona in the Lower Galilee and a mother of three, will assume her duties in December after serving for 17 years in the Matnasim company.
During her career, she managed the Kfar Tavor community center for a decade and, seven years ago, established the community center in the Lower Galilee Regional Council. Koch is also closely connected to basketball, playing for Hapoel Galil Tavor in the women's Artzit League.
"I believe the way to do good work is to love what you do. I am happy to join Hapoel Emek and look forward to getting to know the club members and fans closely, and to building a club where children and families from all over the valley feel it is their home," Koch said.
Club owner Gideon Yadin welcomed the appointment, stating: "Our aspiration is to be a leading club in Israeli basketball, a club that people across the valley and surrounding areas feel belongs to them. Roni brings experience in leading community initiatives and building partnerships, values that align with our vision. Together with the professional staff and club members, I believe we will deepen our connection with fans, expand community activity, and achieve success on the court."
