Shimrit Perkol-Finkel was an influential Israeli marine biologist and entrepreneur, best known as the CEO and co-founder of ECOncrete, a company specializing in ecological concrete technologies. Born on April 12, 1975, she dedicated her career to enhancing marine environments through innovative engineering solutions. Perkol-Finkel's work focused on developing concrete products that promote ecological benefits, particularly in marine infrastructure, such as artificial coral reefs and breakwaters that support natural habitats.

She co-founded ECOncrete in 2012, where she led the development of products that integrate ecological considerations into urban marine construction. Under her leadership, the company gained international recognition, winning numerous awards including accolades from the United Nations and the European Union. In 2019, she was recognized by Forbes as one of the top 50 women-led startups making significant impacts in technology, and her patented innovations were featured in Time magazine's list of the best inventions.

Perkol-Finkel's academic background includes a bachelor's degree in life sciences and a master's degree in marine biology from Tel Aviv University, followed by a Ph.D. focused on artificial reefs. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Bologna. Throughout her career, she authored over 20 scientific articles and led major projects aimed at improving urban waterfronts and marine ecosystems.

Tragically, Shimrit Perkol-Finkel passed away on March 7, 2021, in a traffic accident in Tel Aviv, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and commitment to marine ecology.1234