BHI, the U.S. branch of Bank Hapoalim, Israel’s leading financial institution, has moved its corporate offices to the top two floors of the iconic Hippodrome Building at 1120 Avenue of the Americas. The move represents an expansion of BHI’s activity in the United States that includes the opening of its new Representative Office commercial group in Woodcliff, New Jersey.
(Photo Courtesy Nir Arieli) l-r: Arik Pinto- CEO and President, Oded Eran- Chairman of the Board of Directors, Daniel Kohler- Head of the International Division, Yair Talmor- CEO of BHI, Gabi Hamani- Manager of US Branches)
Located between 43rd and 44th Streets, BHI’s new headquarters are based on an open-plan layout, supported by state-of-the-art technology. Light and airy, the entire space was designed to foster the kind of close collaboration that leads to innovation and growth. Thus, the office features several small seating areas to encourage greater interaction among team members, as well as a large lounge where the staff can come together for meals and events.
The New York office will continue to offer full commercial banking services that combine the personal attention and responsiveness of a prestigious boutique bank with the expertise and financial strength of a global bank.
With a footprint in the largest U.S. metropolitan areas, BHI is committed to creating innovative funding solutions for long- and short-term needs, as well as providing convenient banking and liquidity products for everyday business needs.
The official opening of the new office was celebrated today at a ceremony attended by guests from the top echelons of Bank Hapoalim in Israel, as well as U.S. advisory group members and the entire BHI management team. Among the guests were Oded Eran, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bank Hapoalim; Arik Pinto, President and CEO, Bank Hapoalim; Yair Talmor, CEO, BHI; and Gabriel Hamani, Manager, U.S. Branches.
Arik Pinto, President and CEO, Bank Hapoalim, says: “We are delighted to be inaugurating these new offices in New York. We at Bank Hapoalim strongly believe in merging cutting-edge technology with a continued emphasis on the personal side of banking. This applies equally to our operations in the U.S., where we are strengthening relationships with commercial clients while launching new projects, including this innovation-friendly workspace, that will help move our U.S. operations up to the next level.”
Oded Eran, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bank Hapoalim, says: “We have been serving customers in the U.S. for more than 40 years and offering specialized, custom-tailored services to mid-market companies since 2010. The Bank’s global activity is thriving and the new BHI office is an important step forward in our growing U.S. network. The U.S. continues to be a strategic focus area for the Bank’s international expansion.”
BHI was previously located at 1177 Avenue of the Americas.
For further information about BHI, please visit www.bhiusa.com.
** BHI is a registered service mark of Bank Hapoalim B.M.
About Bank Hapoalim
Bank Hapoalim is the lender of choice to Israel’s largest corporations and is active in financing industrial and commercial enterprises, as well as major infrastructure projects.
The bank runs a thriving foreign trade, foreign exchange, and brokerage & custody business and maintains a global banking arm serving corporate and private clients around the world.
In Israel, Bank Hapoalim operates more than 240 full-service branches, focusing on households, private (high-net worth) banking and small businesses.
The bank offers a deep shelf of banking and payments products, capital market and foreign trade facilities and a full gamut of financial planning advisory services, including pension and retirement planning.
The Bank Hapoalim Group includes Isracard Ltd, Israel’s leading credit card company, as well as financial companies involved in investment banking, trust services and portfolio management.
