Oded Chodorov. Photo: Diesenhaus Oded Chodorov appointed as CEO of Diesenhaus Group.
Chodorov, 40, is married with two children and holds a bachelor's degree in Economics, a bachelor's degree in Law, and an MBA from the Kellogg-Recanati program.
Having grown up within the travel industry, Chodorov has been a pivotal figure in the growth and development of the Diesenhaus Group for over two decades, holding numerous key positions.
Among his recent roles, he served as Vice President of Business Development and later as Chief Operating Officer of the group. Concurrently, he has been a board member of each of the group's companies since 2015. Chodorov is set to replace Chani Sobol, who recently stepped down from her role.
Between 2016-2022, he served as a member of the executive committee of the Association of Travel Agents. Together with the company's management, he has recently spearheaded a long-term strategic process for the group, garnering full support from all shareholders.
From Diesenhaus Group: “Entrepreneurship and innovation are Oded's guiding principles. Throughout the years, he has accompanied and established numerous startups in the TravelTech field. One of the companies he founded achieved success and was acquired by BCD Travel. Alongside his business endeavors, Oded has been leading social initiatives for two decades. He brings deep industry understanding alongside experience and capabilities. In his new role, he will drive the continued growth and renewal of Diesenhaus Group while maintaining its values and status as a leading company in the industry.”
Oded Chodorov responded: "It is a great honor to lead Diesenhaus into its 100th year. Together with our dedicated employees and managers, we will continue to develop, innovate, and lead Diesenhaus as a leading travel group. Thank you to my family and shareholders for their trust and support."