Meir Shimko is an entrepreneur and former VP of Global Marketing and Subsidiary Operations at IDE Technologies Ltd. He has over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development, and management in the agriculture, water treatment, and fertilizer industries. He holds a B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics and Administration from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

1. Meir Shimko
Cell: + 972-52-5215293
Email: shimko.global.marketing.services@gmail.com
Summary
Dynamic, results driven and enthusiastic with extensive experience in sales, marketing, vendor
negotiations and management at the senior executive level. Proven ability to deliver innovative
marketing concepts and strategies. Possesses strong negotiation and closing skills plus ability to make
strategic decisions and react rapidly in conditions of high competition.
Education
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
B.Sc., Agricultural Economics and Administration, 1988
Professional Experience
2011 - Entrepreneur, initiator, promoter ……………
2008-2011 IDE Technologies Ltd.
VP Subsidiary Operations & VP Global Marketing
IDE Technologies Ltd. is a pioneer and world leader in water technologies. The
company specializes in the development, engineering, production and operation of
advanced desalination as well as innovative industrial solutions. IDE Technologies is
an eco-passionate company whose cutting-edge desalination and water re-use
solutions aim to meet the world’s increasing water challenges (www.ide-tech.com).
Approximately US$ 400M turnover; 400 employees; Member of ICL and Delek
Groups.
 Responsible for the establishment and strategic and daily operations of current
IDE subsidiaries worldwide – USA, China, India, Australia, Spain - total of more
than 50 employees.
 Lead and won 2 major projects in China and India – each more than US$ 100M.
 Building and leading a new Marketing Department that focuses on selling
desalination plants world wide, based on the companies state-of-the-art
thermal and membrane technologies.
 Responsible for building a marketing plan and leading the sales team in the
launch of new company products including modular and mobile desalination
plants, wastewater treatment and more.
2004-2008 TAHAL Group / TAHAL Consulting Engineers Ltd.
Managing Director, Asia Pacific Operations
The Tahal Group ranks among the top companies of its kind in the world and
specializes in multidisciplinary fields such as water and wastewater systems,
hydropower, desalination, solid waste management, and agriculture and irrigation
development, among others (www.tahal.com).
 Multidisciplinary international management and business and marketing
development in Asia Pacific with focus in India, China, Nepal, Vietnam,
Thailand, Sri Lanka, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Cambodia.
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2.  Responsible for the establishment and strategic and daily operation of business
development, marketing and project management of leads, opportunities,
potential projects and mature projects.
 Lead and won projects in Asia Pacific.
 Responsible for the upgrade and strategic and daily operations of Tahal
subsidiary in India and its branches in India - total of more than 30 employees.
2003-2004 Machteshim Agan Co. Ltd.
Deputy VP Global Business Development
 Responsible for the development of new products and markets, including
preparation of marketing plans for company management for development of
new markets worldwide.
 Interaction with the company’s distribution and production subsidiaries
worldwide.
2000-2003 Agro-Green Co. Ltd. (Minrav Group)
Director, International Business & Marketing Development
 Responsible for market and marketing development in Israel and abroad of the
company’s products for use in conventional and organic agriculture, including:
 Handling of registration procedures
 Adaptation of products to specific markets
 Identification of strategic partners and distributors
 Identification & establishment of development consortiums &
collaborations
 Liaison with financing agencies
 Served as acting president of the firm for more than six months.
1991-2000 Rotem Amfert Negev Ltd.
 International Product and Marketing Manager Special Fertilizers (1997-2000)
 Assistant to the Chairman and President of the Company (1994-1997)
 Head of Economics Department, Marketing & Handling Division (1991-1994)
1988-1991 Rotem Fertilizers Ltd. (later on become Rotem Amfert Negev)
 Deputy Director, Economics Division (1990-1991)
 Economist, Costing and Budget Department (1988-1990)
Languages
 Hebrew: Mother tongue
 English: Excellent speaking, reading and writing
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