Maj. Gen. (res.) Tamir Hayman joined the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) as Managing Director in 2022 and took over as Executive Director in April 2024. Prior to joining INSS, Maj. Gen. (res.) Hayman was Chief of the IDF Intelligence Directorate from 2018-2021. During his 34 years of IDF service, Maj. Gen. (res.) Hayman held a wide range of command positions in the ground forces including operational combat experience.
Maj. Gen. (res.) Hayman joined the IDF General Staff in 2015, and served as commander of the National Defense College, while also acting as commander of the Northern Corps, where he led the largest training exercise ever carried out by the IDF.
Maj. Gen. (res.) Hayman holds a Bachelor’s degree in political science and economics, and a Master’s degree from the National Defense College.