Former Israel Land Authority Head Yanki Quint Appointed Chairman of NewMed Energy

The former government agency chief will lead Yitzhak Tshuva's energy partnership, which holds a 45% stake in the Leviathan natural gas field.

Yanki Quint, who served as director of the Israel Land Authority between 2020 and 2025, is set to be appointed chairman of Yitzhak Tshuva's NewMed Energy partnership, news websites ynet and TheMarker reported.

The partnership, which holds approximately 45% of the Leviathan offshore natural gas reservoir, is undergoing a leadership transition. As part of the changes, longtime chief executive Yossi Abu has departed, while Niv Sarne transitioned from chairman to take over as CEO.

Further details regarding the official date of Quint's appointment and the terms of his tenure have not yet been released.