Ariel Hayat
Voluntari,IF
Summary
Extensive experience in B2C & B2B companies: e-Gaming, retail, and communication. Strong business understanding, excellent negotiation skills, and successful at managing operational activities in large volumes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CEO at Playtech Romania
Playtech PLC
08.2016 - Current
- Record breaking growth of more than 300%
- Established team and processes from scratch to team of 600+
- Overseeing the vertical P&L, budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost control
- Negotiated high-value contracts with major clients, resulting in multi-million-dollar deals and long-term partnerships
- Successfully managed high-profile crisis, minimizing fiscal impact and maintaining customer trust
- Established cross-functional collaboration: fostered communication and alignment between departments, leading to smoother operations
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics to drive strategic choices and improve business outcomes
- Representing the company in all local legal, compliance and regulatory aspects.
CEO at Playtech Philippines
Playtech PLC
- Managing subsidiary P&L
- Implemented cost-saving measures during the Covid pandemic that reduced operational expenses by 50%, saving $8 million annually
- Led successful integration of two sister companies without any layoffs, maintaining profitability and retaining key talents
- Navigated regulatory challenges, ensuring compliance while maintaining business growth.
Independent Business Owner & Entrepreneur
Independent Business Owner
05.2012 - 07.2016
- Freelance consultant, accompanies and supports businesses to build and implement their operational, financial and digital strategy
- Co-Founder of several on line retail and supporting technology solutions companies
- Forming investment groups for acquisition of companies and business activities and/or franchises for international companies, mainly in retailing and wholesales fields.
Manager of Group Subsidiaries
NewHaMashbir Latzarchan Group - Leading Retail Chain
09.2005 - 04.2012
- Responsible for over 400 employees and 75 stores
- Successfully conducted complex negotiations with financing banks
- Managed the activity of selling the companies to third parties.
Business Development Manager
NewHaMashbir Latzarchan Group - Leading Retail Chain
- Played a central role in driving five critical M&A deals, enhancing company’s competitive position
- Member of the board of directors for all subsidiaries, including Aviation Links company, New Pharm Drugstores Ltd, Cibus business meals Ltd
- Examined the continuation of developing the group
- Economic Department Manager Reported directly to the company's board of directors on the topics of budgetary monitoring
- Part of team that led to two IPO’s offers at Tel Aviv stock exchange
- Responsible for various business development activities.
Division Head – Economics department
Pelephone Communication Ltd. - Leading Cellular Company
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Prepared and updated the perennial business plan, as well as presenting it to management
- Created and examined business plans of various areas for all company entities, including marketing, engineering, and added-value divisions, while leading cross-organizational work teams
- Received award for outstanding performance during work.
Economist – Economics department
Bezeq Ltd - Largest National Telecommunication Corp
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Prepared annual purchasing plan, budgeted the purchasing clauses, and handled various company tenders.
Ministries of Transportation and Communication Coordinator
Ministry of Finance - General Accountant division
02.1998 - 01.1999
- Laid out policies, as well as supported and coordinated between various local and international entities
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Tel Aviv University
01.1999 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Economics and Communication
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
01.1995 - 04.1998
Skills
Stakeholder Management
Strategic business planning
Industry Expertise
Results Orientation
Balanced Work Ethic
Approachable leader
Decision-Making
Profit and Loss Management
Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
CEO at Playtech Romania
Playtech PLC
08.2016 - Current
Independent Business Owner & Entrepreneur
Independent Business Owner
05.2012 - 07.2016
Manager of Group Subsidiaries
NewHaMashbir Latzarchan Group - Leading Retail Chain
09.2005 - 04.2012
Division Head – Economics department
Pelephone Communication Ltd. - Leading Cellular Company
01.2001 - 01.2004
Economist – Economics department
Bezeq Ltd - Largest National Telecommunication Corp
01.1999 - 01.2001
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Tel Aviv University
01.1999 - 04.2003
Ministries of Transportation and Communication Coordinator
Ministry of Finance - General Accountant division
02.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Economics and Communication
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
01.1995 - 04.1998
CEO at Playtech Philippines
Playtech PLC
Business Development Manager
NewHaMashbir Latzarchan Group - Leading Retail Chain
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