
Gilad Kabilo
Powerful strategy towards lasting positive impact.
ABOUT ME
Gilad Kabilo is a strategist, writer and commentator with experience in developing strategy towards sustainable positive impact. He has spoken around the world on international affairs issues, has been featured in leading news outlets and has led unprecedented activism campaigns on behalf of Israel. He is a highly motivated individual with a diverse and multifaceted professional background, focused on creating strategic international growth through sophisticated branding, public relations and technology integration.
FEATURED IN:
VIDEOS
PRESS AND OPINION
WHO I'VE WORKED WITH
EXPERIENCE
2019-
Advisor to Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Gadi Eisenkot
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Military and Security Studies Program
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Advisor and research assistant to Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Gadi Eisenkot, former Chief of the General Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces.
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Supported national security policy research.
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Drafted policy proposals, developed messaging and authored papers on Middle East issues.
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Organized policy discussions on Middle East issues with policymakers from various U.S. government agencies.
2016-18
Director, Public Affairs
StandWithUs International
International education organization with 105 million+ peak online weekly reach and 18 offices worldwide.
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Managed strategic communications and represented the organization in written press, television and social media.
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Led multiple global engagement campaigns using online platforms, press coordination and field work - Overturned a boycott of Israeli athletes in Tunisia, led a victorious on-the-ground campaign in South Africa and led a petition of support for Amb. Nikki Haley’s pro-Israel work at the United Nations.
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Managed digital communications strategy - Built the organization’s “Impact Over Impressions” digital strategy, developed livestream content and built the StandWithUs Action Center, an online campaign management platform, leading to 100% growth in the organization’s mailing list.
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Managed strategic development for the organization in East Asia.
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Secured over $125,000 USD value in non-profit grants.
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Spearheaded strategic development in East Asia.
2014-16
Israel Project Manager
iLand6 Capital and Development, LTD
Japan-based business development consulting firm
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Coordinated over $10 million USD in joint ventures, corporate investments and M&As between Japanese multinationals and Israeli companies in Israel, including scouting, due diligence and government liaison.
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Took part in the establishment of a new Israeli R&D center for a major Japanese multinational.
2009-14
Intelligence Officer,
First Lieutenant
Israel Defense Forces
Above-rank promotion, Outstanding Department Award Recipient.
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Led a unique counter-terrorism intelligence department, utilizing sophisticated technologies and creative thinking to thwart terror threats.
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Commanded soldiers and officers in and off the field and managed multiple high-priority projects and budgets simultaneously.
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Collected and analyzed intelligence and data sets, wrote detailed reports and plans of action and oversaw execution in the field.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
Business Administration and Asian Studies
Hebrew University Of Jerusalem
#1 ranked university in Israel (cwur.org)