Yael Halperin
About Yael Halperin
Yael Halperin is an Executive Business Partner at OpenWeb, specializing in real estate strategies and workplace services. With over 15 years of experience, she has held various leadership roles in high-growth companies, including JFrog and Mor Research Applications.
Work at OpenWeb
Yael Halperin serves as an Executive Business Partner at OpenWeb since 2023. In this role, she collaborates with executive stakeholders to develop real estate strategies that align with headcount and growth planning. Halperin oversees all aspects of property search, lease, design, construction, and buildout, ensuring minimal disruption to teams. Her focus includes promoting a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee experience across various work models, including on-site, hybrid, and remote.
Previous Experience at JFrog
Halperin worked at JFrog in two capacities. Initially, she served as Head of Workplace Operations from 2017 to 2021, where she managed workplace services and operations. Following this role, she became the Director of Workplace Services for a brief period in 2022. Her tenure at JFrog spanned a total of four years, during which she contributed to the company's operational strategies in Silicon Valley, California.
Education and Expertise
Halperin holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Manchester, where she studied Business Administration and Management, Marketing from 1999 to 2001. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences & Communications from The College of Management Academic Studies between 1994 and 1996. With over 15 years of experience in workplace services, operations, and facility management, she specializes in translating strategic ideas into operational plans and executing them effectively.
Background in Program Management
Before her roles in workplace services, Halperin was a Program Manager at Oshman Family JCC from 2009 to 2011. In this position, she focused on program development and management in Palo Alto, California. Additionally, she served as Director of Technology Transfer at Mor Research Applications from 2005 to 2007, where she was involved in technology transfer initiatives.
Leadership and Team Management
Halperin emphasizes the importance of hiring, building, mentoring, and managing high-performing teams. She fosters a spirit of fun and humor within her teams, promoting strong relationships and a sense of care among team members. Her leadership approach is centered on creating a positive workplace culture through effective operations and employee engagement.