Ron Gerstenfeld
The Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest

The Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest is pleased to announce that Ron Gerstenfeld has assumed office as Israel’s new Consul General to the Pacific Northwest, based in San Francisco. In this role, Consul General Gerstenfeld will lead Israel’s diplomatic mission across Northern California, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, working to deepen Israel’s relationships with government, business, academia, civil society, and communities throughout the region.

Gerstenfeld brings more than 18 years of diplomatic experience with Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with extensive experience in economic diplomacy, public diplomacy, bilateral relations, and diplomatic leadership.

Prior to his appointment in San Francisco, he served as Director of the Europe Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Economic Division, leading Israel’s economic diplomacy efforts across European markets and advancing government-to-government cooperation in areas including innovation, climate, water, energy, and technology.

From 2018 to 2022, Gerstenfeld served as Deputy Ambassador of Israel to Australia, where he worked to advance political, economic, cultural, and academic relations between the two countries. His previous assignments also include serving as Deputy Ambassador and Consul in Montevideo, Uruguay; Deputy Director of the Information Department in the Ministry’s Public Diplomacy Division; and Director of the Cadet Course at Israel’s Diplomatic Academy, where he helped train Israel’s next generation of diplomats.

Consul General Gerstenfeld holds an LL.B. and a B.A. in Business Administration and is a Certified Public Accountant. He speaks Hebrew and English and has professional proficiency in Spanish. He is married to Yifat and is the father of three children.

“I am deeply honored to begin my service as Israel’s Consul General to the Pacific Northwest. This is one of the most dynamic, diverse, and innovative regions in the world, and I look forward to working together with partners across the region, expanding cooperation, and building new partnerships. From government and business to academia, technology, culture, and local communities, there is enormous potential to deepen cooperation, foster dialogue, and strengthen the bonds between Israel and the people of the Pacific Northwest.”