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FINN Partners Names Ellie Hanson and Nicole Grubner Co-Leads of FINN Partners Israel

July 13, 2026

Senior partner appointments position the next generation of FINN Israel leadership to champion the global voice of Israel’s health and climate innovators

Jessica Sagoskin named Deputy Global Health Digital and Social Media Lead

FINN Partners today announced the promotion of Ellie Hanson and Nicole Grubner to Senior Partners and Co-Leads of FINN Partners Israel. The appointments elevate two long-standing leaders as Israeli health and environmental innovators continue to seek pathways to global investment, market adoption and visibility.

Hanson and Grubner step into leadership following Goel Jasper’s departure. Jasper, who spent more than two decades at FINN Partners Israel, joins FINN client, the Yael Foundation, as Global Head of Communications and remains connected to the agency as a Senior Advisor.

“FINN Israel has always stood apart because of its ability to connect Israeli innovation with the people, organizations and markets that can help it improve lives around the world,” said Gil Bashe, Chair Global Health and Purpose, FINN Partners. “Goel Jasper established that foundation, and Ellie Hanson and Nicole Grubner have been instrumental in building upon it through their commitment to clients, colleagues and the ecosystem of innovation. Together with FINN Partners’ global network and their colleagues, they will enable Israeli innovators to continue to grow their influence and global impact.”

FINN Israel leadership also includes an expanded global role for Jessica Sagoskin, partner, who has been named Deputy Global Health Digital and Social Media Lead, working with Ryan O’Grady, senior partner, Global Health Digital and Social Media Lead. In this new role, Sagoskin will help strengthen FINN global social and influencer capabilities while bringing additional expertise to Israeli clients seeking to engage communities, shape conversations and build advocacy across digital platforms.

Sector Leadership for Global Market Growth

FINN Israel offers innovators a distinct advantage: an on-the-ground team in Israel connected to the global resources and expertise of one of the world’s largest independent communications agencies.

Ellie Hanson, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, has spent 18 years with FINN Israel. As a sought-after marketing communications advisor across biopharma, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health and health organizations, she helps companies navigate entry and growth into the U.S. and global markets. Additionally, she remains a driving force within the mHealth Israel community, strengthening one of the country’s most engaged health-innovation networks.

“For Israeli health innovators, the U.S. market offers massive opportunity but immense complexity,” said Hanson. “Success requires investor confidence, key health system relationships, a clear reimbursement strategy and navigating a highly fragmented system. Strategic communications and digital marketing are vital in demonstrating value, educating audiences and generating the visibility needed for true commercial success.”

Nicole Grubner, who has been with FINN Israel for nearly 13 years and is originally from Vancouver, Canada, moved to Israel after years in New York City. She has helped advance the office’s leadership in sustainability, climate technology, energy and innovation communications. She has been active with professional associations such as PLANETech and has played a key role in connecting environmental and climate innovators with global conversations, partners and market opportunities.

“Purpose, impact and climate technology are not abstract ideas,” said Grubner. “Israel is developing important innovations to ensure a sustainable planet, from supply chain decarbonization and resource efficiency to circularity, renewable energy, infrastructure and water access. Our role is to help innovators and corporations translate their work into visibility, relevance, and adoption.”

Connected to Global Health and Purpose Expertise

Hanson and Grubner serve on the FINN Global Health and Global Purpose leadership teams, connecting FINN Israel to sector leaders across the agency who share market intelligence, client experience and best practices from around the world. That shared knowledge strengthens FINN Israel in advancing breakthrough science, health technology and sustainability innovation from Israel into global conversations, partnerships and commercial opportunities.

“FINN Partners is committed to championing innovation around the world, and Israel has long been home to breakthrough ideas,” said Fern Lazar, Managing Partner and Global Health Practice Lead, FINN Partners. “Our work has included supporting Israeli-based innovations such as PillCam and EarlySense, along with many others that changed how health professionals approach diagnosis, treatment and care. Ellie and Nicole understand both the science and the communications challenges involved in achieving global adoption, which is exactly what Israeli health innovators need as they move into the U.S. and other major markets.”

Together, Hanson and Grubner have helped shape FINN Partners Israel into a communications center for Israeli innovation, supporting emerging and growth-stage companies across biopharma, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, sustainability, climate technology, energy, environment and purpose-driven sectors.

FINN’s Global Network for Israel’s Innovation Community

FINN Israel holds a market position strengthened by its connection to FINN Partners’ global network of 1,300 professionals across 37 offices and five continents. Through this network, Israeli companies can access communications counsel, media strategy, policy expertise, social and digital engagement, thought leadership, crisis counsel, investor visibility and market-entry support.

FINN Israel’s work has helped clients earn visibility in influential global media, including The Wall Street Journal, TIME and Fast Company, while also supporting recognition through major global honors such as TIME Best Inventions lists and the prestigious Prix Galien Award. These outcomes reflect FINN Israel’s ability to position Israeli innovators and secure international influence.

Since its launch 15 years ago, FINN Partners has been committed to Israel and to the innovators whose work improves health, advances sustainability and addresses some of the world’s most pressing challenges. With Hanson and Grubner leading FINN Israel, the strength of FINN Partners’ global network connected to the office, FINN continues to help Israeli companies move from breakthrough innovation to international recognition, adoption and impact.