Ronnie Vinnikov assumed his role as Vice President of Development at Bar-Ilan University in December 2024. He has three decades of management experience in large public organizations and companies, with an emphasis on managing fundraising and external relations in all four national institutions of the State of Israel.

Vinnikov has global international experience, including significant long-term missions in North America and Eastern Europe as a senior emissary of the Jewish Agency for Israel (including Aliyah and Community Shaliach), Keren Hayesod – UIA, and the World Zionist Organization.

Before assuming his position at Bar-Ilan, he served as Deputy Director General for Resource Development and External Affairs at Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund, with overall executive responsibility in more than 40 countries worldwide.

During his public career, Vinnikov led cross-organizational reforms that resulted in increased revenues, development of new markets and target audiences, implementation of innovative technological tools, and fundraising on an unprecedented scale.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology and a master’s degree (Magna Cum Laude) in Public Policy, both from Tel Aviv University.