The company was founded by Mr. Kfir, CPA (Isr.)

Mr. Kfir founded, invested and managed several companies with over $5B in size.

He has also served as Executive Chairman, Board member, Interim CEO, CFO, Court-Appointed Officer and Advisor for global funds, financial institutions, banks and over 200 public and private companies.

Among his previous roles, Mr. Kfir served as Executive Chairman of Plaza Centers NV (AIM) and GlobusMax as well as a Board member in Elbit Imaging (Nasdaq), Elbit Medical (TASE), Orkit Communications (TASE) and Conduit. He also served as a member of audit committees in several public companies.

In addition, Yoav served as the sole bond holders committee member in IDB Development (TASE) and a member of the bond holders committee in the restructuring processes of Africa Israel Group (TASE) and Elbit Imaging (Nasdaq) on behalf of Davidson Kempner, a $38B US fund.

Yoav also served as a court appointed Trustee to Alvarion (Nasdaq), Eshbal (Priority) and others as well as a Court-Appointed Expert to Sunny Electronics (TASE), Kaman (TASE), Petro Group (TASE) and others.

Mr. Kfir has been a featured speaker in different conferences- in Israel and other locations and is mentioned in the economic press on various issues relating to Special Situations.

Prior to founding VAR GROUP in 2001, Mr. Kfir managed audit projects as well as business development at PwC Israel. 

 Mr. Kfir serves as chairman of the Jerusalem Mental Hospital’s Friends Society.

Mr. Kfir holds a B.A in Business Administration and is a Certified Public Accountant.