World Bank

Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Mr. Hagai Mei-Zahav

Hagai Mei-Zahav is a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist working with the World Bank’s Digital Development Global Practice. His focus is on promoting cybersecurity global initiative, working collaboratively across sectors and regions, and addressing World Bank’s client growing demand. He also supports World Bank’s operational teams advising governments on advancing their cyber resilience, designing and implementing strategies, and deploying cyber solutions. Prior to the World Bank, Hagai worked as a Director for International Cooperation at Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, leading Israel’s business development on cybersecurity with Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. Hagai is a professional diplomat. He served as Israel’s Deputy Ambassador to Hungary and Israel’s Deputy Consul-General to Sao-Paulo, Brazil.