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Yohan Benizri is the founder of Kesher
Yohan Benizri is the founder of Kesher. He is a member of the Brussels Bar (A List).
Yohan has more than 15 years of experience dealing with EU law and policy issues, as well as international trade disputes and crisis management. Yohan advises on strategic legal questions with a view to reducing costs, mitigating risks, and opening new opportunities. He is one of the few lawyers representing foreign governments in their dealings with the European Union. Among all trade lawyers, he was also selected to appear on the roster of arbitrators for trade disputes compiled by the European Commission.
Yohan has notable experience in administrative and court proceedings involving European institutions.
Next to his professional achievements, Yohan has served as President of the Belgian Federation of Jewish Organizations (CCOJB), Vice-President of the European Jewish Congress and Vice-President of the World Jewish Congress. He is a National Commissioner of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and sits on the board of several organizations, such as HIAS Europe and CEJI. In 2025, he founded the 451 Institute (the451.org), a social cohesion foundation.
He has experience in diplomatic outreach, public advocacy and litigation, and has met with many world leaders as part of his various functions.
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