Zvi Strauss Appointed CEO of Israel’s First Dedicated Economy Channel – Channel 10

Zvi Strauss, 34, has been appointed CEO of Channel 10, Israel’s first 24-hour economy-focused television channel, marking a significant milestone in the country’s broadcast media landscape.

Channel 10 officially launched in January 2025, offering live business coverage from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on all business days, and around-the-clock economic programming. The channel is dedicated to capital markets, alternative investments, and real estate finance — targeting investors, professionals, and the economically curious.

Broadcast Infrastructure Across Israel and the U.S.

Channel 10 operates from three studios:

• The main studio in the Concord Building in the BSR Complex, Bnei Brak

• A live studio at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

• An international studio located at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wall Street

This cross-continental infrastructure allows the channel to provide comprehensive coverage of both Israeli and global markets.

From Production to Leadership: Strauss’s Journey

Strauss brings over a decade of experience in television and media production, having worked at Endemol-Shine Israel, Network 13, Request 12, and Saar Pro-Market.

Over the past year, Strauss played a pivotal role in establishing Channel 10, serving as Vice President of Operations and as the right-hand man to project head Avi Schmidt, who oversaw the channel’s foundational phase.

Strauss: “A Professional Challenge”

In response to his appointment, Strauss stated:

“I thank the members of the board of directors for the trust they place in me and see the role as a professional challenge. I do not doubt that through the relentless efforts of the company's employees, who are united in their commitment to Channel 10, we will succeed in making essential financial knowledge accessible to every citizen in the State of Israel.”

Channel 10’s Management Commends Strauss

The channel's management stated support:

“Zvi Strauss played a huge part in establishing the first economy channel in Israel. We are certain that, with God's help, he will lead the channel to achieving its goals and realizing the vision of the economy channel.”

Channel 10 now joins a global league of specialized financial news broadcasters and aims to serve as a key source of economic information for the Israeli public and investors worldwide.