Raanan is a CEO and social entrepreneur with international strategic expertise of over two decades, leading initiatives that cross borders with systemic impact on society, public policy and international diplomacy. His work focuses on building platforms for cooperation between governments, decisionmakers, civil society, and philanthropic parties, and promoting regional and international partnerships based on shared values and dialogue.  

Raanan initiated and served as the founding CEO of the European Leadership Network (ELNET) in the framework of which he also established and managed the Strategic Dialogue Forum, developed a model of work integrating track II diplomacy, strengthening of political and civic leadership, and influence upon decision-making processes. This activity enabled hundreds of political leaders and public figures from Europe and the Middle East to consolidate long-term partnerships and promote strategic discourse on global issues.

In the past, Raanan served in key positions in the governmental and international arena, including Israel’s National Security Council, as well as roles in policy and strategic planning in Brussels and in Washington

He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a master’s degree in government and international policy from the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium.