Elad, 42, has 17 years of experience in the world of journalism. He has held senior editorial and management positions, such as head news editor for Haaretz, and editor-in-chief of the Walla News website.
"I'm pleased to join and lead Channel 13 News," he said in response to the official announcement. "It is home to excellent, high-quality journalists and employees. Channel 13's role in the Israeli democratic fabric is to represent all factors in Israeli society. I thank the citizens of the country. I thank the company's board of directors and the CEO and chairman of the network for their trust. We face great challenges and I believe that together - we can face them."
Avi Ben-Tal, CEO of Channel 13, said, "I'm pleased to congratulate Aviram on his appointment as CEO of Channel 13. Aviram is a first-rate journalist with extensive experience as an editor in a number of leading journalistic systems, and he knows the commercial television market well."
Ben-Tal continued, "I'm sure under Aviram's management, Channel 13 News will achieve great things."