AFI appoints Karin Shalev Shogol as new CEO for Czech Republic

Real estate investment and development company AFI has appointed Karin Shalev Shogol as the new CEO of its operations in the Czech Republic. She succeeds Doron Klein, who after more than 14 years in the role, will shift focus to broader responsibilities within the group. Klein will continue as Deputy CEO of AFI Group and CEO of AFI Romania.

Shalev Shogol previously served as Regional Manager and COO for AFI in Germany between 2009 and 2017, overseeing both residential and commercial portfolios. In recent years, she held leadership roles at WeWork, Elevation, and Plentific, managing operations in Germany. Her return to AFI marks a continuation of her work with the group, now focused on leading its Czech portfolio and contributing to its development in the Central European region.

Avi Barzilay, CEO of AFI Group, welcomed the appointment and acknowledged Klein’s contributions, noting that the transition aligns with the group’s broader strategic direction. Klein will remain involved with the Czech business as part of his group-level responsibilities.

Karin Shalev Shogol brings with her international experience across real estate and operational management. In her new role, she will focus on the ongoing development of AFI’s projects in the Czech Republic and support the company’s regional growth plans.

She is fluent in Hebrew, English, German, and Romanian. Outside of work, she has an interest in travel, culture, literature, and spending time with her family.