Raanan is an experienced CEO and social entrepreneur with expertise in creating, developing and leading international strategic initiatives. He founded, and for a decade (2007-2017), managed the European Leadership Network (ELNET) and the Strategic Dialogue Forum. Raanan held key positions at the National Security Council, served as a senior advisor to the Minister of Diaspora Affairs, and acted as Vice President of Mem Global for empowering Jewish youth in approximately 30 countries. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the Hebrew University and a master’s degree from the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium.