Dr. Shai Moses

Dr. Shai Moses is a highly accomplished professional currently serving as the Head of Economic and Trade Mission to the OECD at the Foreign Trade Administration - Ministry of Economy & Industry of Israel.1 His career is marked by extensive experience in international trade, diplomacy, and economic affairs.

Professional Experience

Dr. Moses has held several key positions throughout his career:

Director, Asia-Pacific Division:: From September 2021 to present, he has been working at the Foreign Trade Administration - Ministry of Economy & Industry in Israel.1

Consul for Trade and Economic Affairs:: He served at the Consulate General of Israel to South India in Bengaluru for five years, from August 2016 to August 2021.1

Deputy Commissioner:: He worked in Import Administration and Trade Remedies Policy at the Ministry of Economy and Industry, Israel, from August 2014 to July 2016.1

World Trade Organization Roles:: Dr. Moses has held various positions at the WTO, including:

• Deputy Ambassador to the WTO and Commercial Attaché to Switzerland (2010-2014)
• Chairman of the Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices (2012-2013)
• Acting Chairman of the Committee on Import Licensing (2012)
• Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Import Licensing (2011)1

Education

Dr. Moses completed his education at The Hebrew University, where he obtained multiple degrees including BA, MA, MBA, and PhD between 2000 and 2011.1

Personal Attributes

Dr. Moses describes himself as curious, entrepreneurial, thoughtful, and sociable. He is known for his excellence in execution and passion for expanding horizons and pushing new boundaries.1

Recent Activities

In his current role, Dr. Moses has been actively involved in international business forums and trade relations. For instance, he co-organized the Israel-Japan Business Forum 20232 and visited Manila, Philippines in August 2022 as the APAC Director of the Foreign Trade Administration.3

Dr. Shai Moses's diverse experience in international trade, diplomacy, and economic affairs, combined with his academic background, positions him as a key figure in Israel's foreign trade administration and international economic relations.