Mr. Zakkria Napso The Recipient of the 2024 CRO Circassian Person of The Year Award

Mr. Zakkria Napso The Recipient of the 2024 CRO Circassian Person of The Year Award

Mr. Zakkria Napso is a distinguished Circassian statesman, esteemed public figure, accomplished entrepreneur, and the incumbent Mayor of the Kfar Kama local council, assuming office in 2013. Born in 1955, Mr. Napso hails from the Circassian village of Kfar Kama, where he received his formative education and upbringing. His academic journey culminated in the attainment of a degree in Political Sciences.

With a diverse professional background, Mr. Napso has served in pivotal roles, including as a representative of the Ministry of the Interior and chairman of the planning and construction committee of the Druze villages in the Golan Heights. In the realm of commerce, he established an internationally renowned textile enterprise, overseeing a workforce of approximately 800 employees. Additionally, he has contributed to the economic landscape as a distinguished member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Napso’s commitment to community service is exemplified by his longstanding dedication as a volunteer within the local Circassian Association in Kfar Kama. Furthermore, his leadership insight led him to establish a political party through which he successfully contested and secured the mayoral position of Kfar Kama in 2013, subsequently being reelected twice.

Throughout his tenure as Mayor, Mr. Napso has spearheaded numerous transformative initiatives, notably securing Kfar Kama’s inclusion in the esteemed list of World Tourist Villages by the World Tourism Organization. Under his stewardship, the village has witnessed significant advancements in infrastructure development, including establishing a cultural hall and facilitating new residential neighborhoods. His unwavering dedication to progress and community welfare underscores his enduring legacy as a visionary leader.