Gael Grunewald serves as Vice Chairman of the World Zionist Organization and Head of the Education Department.
In January 2026, he concluded his term as Chairman of the Settlement Division, after years of dedicated work to strengthen settlement across the country.
Grunewald has held a series of key positions in national institutions, including Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of KKL–JNF, a member of the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency, and Secretary General of the World Bnei Akiva Movement. Alongside his public activity, he is among the founders of the “Tzurva Merabanan” Institute and previously served as its head.
Born in France, Grunewald immigrated to Israel at the age of 18 and served as a combat soldier in the IDF. He holds degrees in Computer Engineering and Science Education, is married to Shira, a father of seven, and resides in Beit Shemesh.
