Maram Stern is a prominent Jewish leader of German origin, serving as Executive Vice President of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) since October 2019. He previously held positions as interim CEO for three months, Deputy CEO for Diplomacy (2013-2019), Deputy Secretary General (1996-2013), and Political Advisor to the President. Born on August 29, 1955, in Berlin, Germany, to Holocaust survivors Israel Stern and Lea (Besnaswisko) Stern, he attended school in Berlin and pursued studies in Rhode Island, USA, and at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany. Stern has also served as Honorary President of the European Union of Jewish Students (1984-1989) and Vice President of the board of directors of the United States Trade and Investment Center, focusing on political organization and advocacy within Jewish communities. Stern operates primarily in the international Jewish advocacy sphere, supervised professionally by Ronald S. Lauder, President of the WJC. He has been active in diplomatic efforts, including initiatives to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas, and has expressed criticism toward the UN's response on such issues. His career reflects a commitment to Jewish organizational leadership and international relations, particularly in Europe and the US.