Zohar Goshen is a world-leading and highly respected expert on corporate governance, securities regulation, anti-trust law and corporate finance. He is internationally credited with transforming corporate governance and market supervision in Israel during his tenure as the Chairman of the Israel Securities Authority (ISA). Since 2011 he has been the... Read more
Zohar Goshen is a world-leading and highly respected expert on corporate governance, securities regulation, anti-trust law and corporate finance. He is internationally credited with transforming corporate governance and market supervision in Israel during his tenure as the Chairman of the Israel Securities Authority (ISA).
Since 2011 he has been the Alfred W. Bressler Professor of Law, Columbia Law School, where his research continues in his field of expertise of corporate governance and securities regulation, and he has contributed articles to numerous Law Reviews and books.
During his tenure as ISA’s Chairman 2008-11, Goshen successfully managed the 2008 corporate bond crisis in Israel and the wave of corporate reorganisations that followed. He completely reshaped Israel’s corporate governance landscape by establishing a specialised court for corporate and securities law; adding administrative authority to the agency; enacting laws to deal with corporate self-dealing; developing and installing an advanced market surveillance system; and expanding disclosure regulations to protect bondholders as well. In 2010, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recognised Israel’s high level of market supervision and regulation by declaring that prospectuses issued in Israel are equivalent to those of the EU, thereby allowing Israeli corporations to use their prospectus to issue shares in Europe. Israel is the first and only country to receive such recognition.
Prior to becoming Chairman of the ISA, Goshen had served as Chairman of the ISA’s Corporate Governance Committee in 2006, and all the recommendations in his committee’s report were adopted into law. His name even entered the Hebrew language as a verb – “to Goshen” meaning taking the necessary measures to conform to appropriate corporate governance standards. He had also previously served as Director at the ISA between 1995-1997, Director (for public interests) of the Israel Discount Bank 1997 – 2002, Chairperson of the Disciplinary Court of Securities Advisers and Portfolio Managers 1997 – 2000, Chairperson for the Israeli Ministry of Trade’s Committee for Re-evaluating the Israeli Antitrust Law, and a member of Israel’s Democracy Institute.
A highly respected academic, prior to becoming Alfred W. Bressler Professor of Law, Columbia Law School, he had been Phillip P. Mizock and Estelle Mizock Professor of Law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem between 1991 to 2004.
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Zohar Goshen's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Zohar tailored to your event.
Zohar Goshen speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Zohar to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Zohar Goshen for events worldwide, subject to Zohar's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Zohar Goshen is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Zohar can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Zohar Goshen on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Zohar can offer.
Zohar Goshen delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Zohar Goshen's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Zohar's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Zohar Goshen can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Zohar's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Zohar Goshen is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Zohar Goshen, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Zohar's current availability for your dates.