Gal Tanchelson
About Gal Tanchelson
Gal Tanchelson is the SVP HR at Orca Security, with over 13 years of experience in senior HR roles in global tech companies, including Payoneer and Check Point Software Technologies.
Current Position at Orca Security
Gal Tanchelson currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources (SVP HR) at Orca Security. Gal assumed this role in February 2022. In this capacity, Gal is responsible for overseeing all HR functions within the organization, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, and strategic HR consulting. Gal's leadership plays a crucial role in supporting the company's rapid growth and organizational transformation.
Previous Experience at Payoneer
Before joining Orca Security, Gal Tanchelson had a significant tenure at Payoneer. Over a span of nearly 7 years, Gal held multiple HR roles, including Senior Director of Human Resources, Regional HR Director for Israel and Europe, and HR Director. These positions involved managing HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition professionals, with a focus on staffing, engagement, talent management, and organizational change management processes. Gal's work contributed to Payoneer's growth and transformation in the fintech industry.
HR Roles at Check Point Software Technologies
Gal Tanchelson worked at Check Point Software Technologies from 2010 to 2015. In the role of HR Business Partner, Gal supported various HR functions within the organization. This experience in the security industry helped build Gal's expertise in managing HR processes in a global tech environment and provided a strong foundation for future roles in the fintech and security sectors.
Educational Background
Gal Tanchelson has a strong educational foundation with a B.A. in Social Science, Economics, and Management from Ben Gurion University, obtained between 2006 and 2009. Additionally, Gal studied Group Leading at Open University from 2011 to 2012. This academic background supports Gal's extensive experience and skills in HR, contributing to effective leadership and strategic HR consulting capabilities.
Expertise and Skills
With over 13 years of experience in senior HR roles across the security and fintech industries, Gal Tanchelson possesses expertise in various aspects of human resources. Gal's skills include strategic HR consulting, talent management, organizational change management, and mentoring and coaching HR teams. This extensive experience has equipped Gal with the ability to support rapid global growth and organizational transformation in tech companies.