ÂÜÀòÂÒÂ×

Yaron Magal is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in technology and business development. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at the Israel Center for Advanced Photonics since December 2019, Yaron leads the largest center of expertise in applicable photonics in Israel, collaborating with major clients like Nvidia and Picodya. Previously, Yaron held the position of Investment Principal and CTO at Terralab Ventures, where strategic investments were made in various tech sectors, achieving a notable 50% internal rate of return. During a tenure at GE Lighting, Yaron successfully managed the merger with Lightech, ensuring team retention and operational effectiveness. Other significant roles include serving as CTO at Lightech Electronics, where Yaron led its acquisition by GE, and as CTO at Mango DSP, with a focus on Homeland Security. Yaron's career began at the Israel Defense Forces, where leadership in technical project management laid the groundwork for a robust expertise in engineering and product strategy.