Israel Maimon to head Israel Bonds

Former cabinet secretary Israel Maimon will be the next head of Israel Bonds, Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon decided over the weekend.

The appointment was approved by the Israel Bonds board of directors. Maimon will replace Izzy Tapoohi, who served in the post for five years. Kahlon said he was sure that Maimon would succeed in the key post.

Maimon, 50, will start the job in October, pending him passing tests required for the post