Friday, August 2, 2013

13-08-02 Governor of Bank of Israel - a toxic job? Leiderman steps down as nominee...

ליאו ליידרמן - צילום:אייל טואג
Prof Leo Leidermann

Two days only after being nominated by Netanyahu, Prof Leo Leidermann has abruptly withdrawn his nomination this morning.  Before his resignation, he managed to issue projections for the Israeli economy that were pessimistic...
His nomination followed the stepping down of nominee Jacob Frenkel, following revelation of duty free shoplifting in Hong Kong...
In the meanwhile, the natural candidate, Deputy Governor Karmit Flug (female), who was passed over, announced her resignation...  Israeli media blaimed sexism for her vetoing by Netanyahu.
The job appears toxic!
READ MORE:
http://www.haaretz.com/business/1.539483

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