Education
Between 1999 and 2003 he studied law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, gaining an Bachelor of Laws, as well as simultaneously studying for Bachelor in political science at Tel Aviv University.
Between 1999 and 2003 he studied law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, gaining an Bachelor of Laws, as well as simultaneously studying for Bachelor in political science at Tel Aviv University.
Born in Ramat HaSharon, Zellner served in the Paratroopers Recon branch of the Paratroopers Brigade and was seriously wounded during his national service. Zellner worked as an assistant to Haim Ramon during his time as Internal Affairs Minister, before becoming chief of staff in the Prime Minister" General’ s Office when Ariel Sharon was Prime Minister. He later worked as Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Group in Ramat HaSharon until 2012.
Placed sixth on the Kadima list for the 2013 elections, he lost his seat when the party was reduced to two MKs.
However, he returned to the Knesset on 18 December 2014 following Yisrael Hasson"s resignation and other resignations from the party list. The party did not contest the 2015 elections, resulting in Zellner losing his seat.
Personal life
Zellner is married to reality television star Dafna Shahar and they have one daughter.
Between 2003 and 2007 he studied for an Master of Arts in political science at Tel Aviv University, and also gained an Master of Business Administration from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya in 2008. Ranked 34th on Kadima"s list for the 2009 elections, he failed to win a seat, but entered the Knesset on 3 May 2012 as a replacement for Tzipi Livni, who had resigned her seat after losing the party"s leadership election to Shaul Mofaz.
He served as a member of the Knesset for Kadima between 2012 and 2013, and again from 2014 until 2015. Previously a member of the Labor Party, Zellner joined Kadima in 2005.