Shaul Meridor

Shaul Meridor (; born 17 June 1976) is an Israeli politician and businessman who formerly served as the head of the Budget Division at the Ministry of Finance, director-general of the Ministry of Energy and chief financial officer of Lightricks.

In April 2026 he announced he was joining the Yashar party and running for office in the upcoming elections.

Early life Shaul Meridor was born on 17 June 1976 to Dan Meridor

In 1994, Meridor graduated from high school in Jerusalem. In 2002, Meridor graduated from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem with a bachelor of arts in philosophy, politics and economics.

Political career In 2013, he became deputy budget commissioner overseeing the infrastructure sector, including energy, water, transportation, and agriculture. During the 32nd government under finance minister Yuval Steinitz, Meridor managed the work of the Sheshinsky Committee which promoted reforms in the electricity and gas sectors, and also helped push for the "Open Skies" reform among water corporations.

Meridor worked at the Ministry of Finance's between 2002 and 2013, last working as the Deputy Budget Director for Infrastructure. In 2013, he became deputy budget commissioner overseeing the infrastructure sector, including energy, water, transportation, and agriculture. During the 32nd government under finance minister Yuval Steinitz, Meridor managed the work of the Sheshinsky Committee which promoted reforms in the electricity and gas sectors, and also helped push for the "Open Skies" reform among water corporations.

He later worked for a renewable energy company, before being appointed Director General of the Ministry of Energy in 2015 by minister Yuval Steinitz. Meridor served until 2017, when, he was appointed Director of the Ministry of Finance's Budget Department by Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon.

Following his resignation, Meridor became vocal in his criticism of prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and in support of government accountability. During the 2023 Israeli judicial reform protests, he was one of the speakers during a protest rally in Tel Aviv in May 2023.

In April 2026, Meridor announced that he will be joining the Yashar party led by Gadi Eisenkot.

Business career In 2013, he entered the private market. He served as CEO of GreenEnergy Renewable Energies for a period of about six months.

In May 2021, Meridor became the chief financial officer at Lightricks.

Personal life Medior resides in Jerusalem. He is married and has four children.