BHI Appoints Dafna Dothan as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

NEW YORK, JULY 7, 2026 – BHI, the U.S Branch of Bank Hapoalim, B.M. and a full-service commercial bank, today announced the appointment of Dafna Dothan as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. 

Dafna brings more than 30 years of experience across risk and compliance, with leadership roles spanning both the United States and Israel with deep expertise in all aspects of risk management and compliance. She joins BHI from Cross River Bank, where she served as Chief Risk Officer. Earlier in her career, she was the Chief Risk Officer at Bank Leumi USA.

“Risk management and compliance are central to maintaining the trust our clients place in us and help fuel BHI’s continued growth," said Gil Karni, Chief Executive Officer, BHI. "Dafna brings a wealth of experience leading complex risk and compliance programs, along with a thoughtful and strategic approach to navigating today's regulatory environment. Her expertise and leadership will further strengthen our risk and compliance framework as we continue to expand our platform of operations, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the team."

Dafna added, “I'm excited to join BHI at a pivotal moment in the Bank's evolution. BHI has built an impressive reputation by combining disciplined growth with a strong commitment to its clients, and that foundation creates tremendous opportunities for the future. I look forward to working closely with colleagues across the organization to further mature our risk and compliance practices, ensuring the Bank remains well-positioned to support its clients, pursue new opportunities, and grow responsibly for years to come.”

BHI, the U.S Branch of Bank Hapoalim, B.M., Israel's leading financial institution, provides commercial banking solutions to middle market clients in sectors including commercial real estate; general, domestic and Israeli C&I; private equity and specialty finance; renewable energy; healthcare; corporate banking; and technology and data centers.  In addition to its New York headquarters, the bank operates U.S. Representative Offices in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey; Miami, Florida; and Los Angeles, California. For more information, visit www.bhiusa.com.