A veteran of Israel's diplomatic service, Daniel Shek last served as Ambassador to France. During his 27 year long career he also served as Director of European Affairs, Spokesman of the Foreign Ministry and Consul General in San Francisco. He has extensive experience in European Affairs and has participated in a number of chapters of Arab-Israeli negotiations, alongside the late Shimon Peres.

Since leaving the Foreign Service Ambassador Shek has been an independent consultant on international affairs, strategic communication and political campaigns and teaches Diplomacy at Tel Aviv University. He serves on the boards of several peace-oriented NGOs.