AppointmentMicrosoft appoints Alona Eyal-Fried as Head of Human Resources in Israel
Appointment
Microsoft appoints Alona Eyal-Fried as Head of Human Resources in Israel
“Over the years, I have appreciated Microsoft’s unique organizational culture and emphasis on prioritizing its people,” said Eyal-Fried.
Microsoft has announced that it has appointed Alona Eyal-Fried as the new Head of Human Resources for Microsoft in Israel. In the role, Eyal-Fried will oversee HR operations for the company’s Research and Development Center as well as its business division in Israel. She will also serve as a member of the management team at Microsoft Israel R&D Center.
“I am thrilled at the opportunity to join such an amazing company shaping the future of technology and AI transformation,” said Eyal-Fried. “Over the years, I have appreciated Microsoft’s unique organizational culture and emphasis on prioritizing its people. I believe it is the right place for me to leverage my experience in the best possible way and make a positive impact.”
Eyal-Fried will succeed the current Head of Human Resources Ariella Shina, who held the position for 16 years. Before joining Microsoft, Eyal-Fried served as Head of Human Resources at Intel Israel, the largest private employer in the technology sector. She joined Intel in 1996 and has since held a variety of HR roles across Israel and Europe managing both global and local teams. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an MBA from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Microsoft holds a large presence in Israel's high-tech industry and is one of its largest employers with thousands of employees. The company operates a strategic R&D center in Israel, which plays a role in developing Microsoft’s global core products in the fields of AI and cybersecurity. Furthermore, Microsoft runs a startup program in Israel that supports entrepreneurs by providing close guidance and access to advanced technological tools, as well as a technological hub (Reactor) that hosts workshops and meetups for developer communities. Overall, it has five sites across the country: Herzliya, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Be’er Sheva, and Nazareth.
