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会長兼CEO、 共同設立者。D-Fend Solutions設立前はモバイル / エンタープライズ・アプリのスタートアップを2社設立しCEOを務める。 また、Amdocs社やECI Telecom社 (グローバル / 公共通信事業者) で副社長やCレベルの役職を歴任。 規模の大小を問わず、幅広い分野の組織を管理しながら、革新的なソリューションやサービスを市場に提供することで収益性の高いビジネスを創出してきた。 テクニオン (イスラエル工科大学) を 優秀な成績で卒業し、 テルアビブ大学で 修士号を取得。両大学で講師を務めた。

D-Fend Solutionsの社長兼最高製品責任者 (CPO)、 共同設立者。D-Fend Solutions設立前はインテリジェンス・ソリューションの上場企業で管理職を務める。 また、イスラエル国防軍8200部隊のサイバーアクセス部門の責任者として、数百人のサイバー専門家やエンジニアを率いていた。 ベングリオン大学で 理学士号と理学修士号を 取得。

営業部長。 過去20年間にわたってイスラエル・エアロスペース・インダストリーズ (IAI) で役員や管理職を務め、 ボーイング、レイセオン、ディール・ディフェンス、MBDAなど、世界の大手防衛企業との提携を成功に導いた。 元イスラエル空軍パイロットで、イスラエル・オープン大学を優秀な成績で卒業。 また、IDCヘルツェリアでMBA (ファイナンス) を取得している。

Mike Laor is the Chief Financial Officer at D-Fend Solutions, bringing comprehensive global experience in corporate finance, accounting, and M&A across a variety of companies. Before joining D-Fend Solutions, he held global executive leadership and management roles, primarily as CFO, in private and public companies, fast-growing start-ups and multi-national firms including Medtronic, NESS Technologies, Motorola Solutions, Exanet (DELL), F.I.S Software (Sapiens) and Wiztec (Convergys Corp./Netcracker). Mike is a CPA who began his career at PWC. He also volunteers on the Audit Committee of the Branco Weiss Institute. Mike holds a BA in Accounting and Economics, Magna Cum Laude, and an MBA in Finance, Tel Aviv University.

最高マーケティング責任者 (CMO)。 先見性のあるビジネス戦略、的確なマーケティング、洞察力に満ちたディレクションによって急速かつ持続的な成長を達成し、市場でのリーダーシップを築く。 AlgoSec社、Cellebrite社、Verisk 3E社、Magic Software Enterprises社、Amdocs社など、情報、セキュリティ、コンプライアンス、リスク管理分野で成長著しい企業でCMOおよび役員を歴任。 Mission Ventures社のゼネラルパートナーやBooz Allen社のアナリストも務める。 コロンビア大学を優秀な成績で卒業し、ハーバード・ビジネススクールでMBAを取得している。

Uri Nisani is the Vice President of R&D at D-Fend Solutions, where he drives the development of innovative cybersecurity technologies. With over 25 years of experience, Uri has a strong track record in enhancing security infrastructures and managing large engineering teams. He previously served as VP of R&D at Radware and held leadership roles at KayHut and Cisco, the latter of which he joined via its acquisition of ClassData Networks, focusing on advanced monitoring technologies and cybersecurity solutions. Recognized for his extensive knowledge across all cybersecurity disciplines, Uri possesses deep expertise in software development and architecture. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Ben Gurion University and studied Computer Science at the Open University. Uri began his career as a Technical Officer in the Israeli Defense Forces, achieving the rank of Major.

法務部長としてD-Fend Solutionsのグローバルな法務を担当。 現職以前はElbit Systems社のISTAR部門でUAVセクターの法律顧問を務める。 また、Gornitzky & Co.法律事務所に11年間勤務した後、IDCヘルツェリアで法学と経営学の学士号を取得している。

グローバルサービス部長です。 プロジェクト管理、プロフェッショナル・サービス、導入・設置コンサルティング、電波干渉調査、トレーニング、ソフトウェア / ハードウェアのサポートなど当社のアフターサービスを統括。 D-Fend参加前はグローバルな通信会社 / スタートアップで執行役を務めていた。 前述の通信会社ではカスタマーサクセス副部長として、事業とアフターサービス部門の立ち上げ、管理に携わり、グローバル部門 (年間売上高5億ドル超) でプロジェクト管理の責任者を務める。

Pini Gvili is the Vice President of Operations at D-Fend Solutions. He oversees the company’s operational activities, including supply chain, procurement, engineering, production, quality, and business applications. Prior to joining D-Fend, he held global executive leadership and management roles in a variety of public and private companies, such as Allot and Terayon, with a focus on operational excellence, strategic planning, and building operations for scale-up.

Danny serves as D-Fend Solutions General Manager for the United States, leading operational execution and strategic direction. He is a skilled, multi-faceted executive, bringing years of experience from a range of sectors, including defense and aerospace. Danny has been successful in building trusted and engaging relationships with customers and partners, while advocating the case for a safe, trusted, and reliable counter-drone solution. Danny has held executive leadership and management roles at a range of Defense companies, including L3Harris, SDL Government, Exelis (now part of Harris), ITT, and Eastman Kodak. Before transitioning to Industry, Danny spent 14 years in the DoD, with notable roles at NAWC and the NGA as an Acquisition Program Manager. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University, and an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Villanova University.

Gordon Kesting is Vice President of U.S. Sales and Business Development, and is responsible for the region’s sales, capture management, customer engagement and business development. Gordon excels at driving growth in defense, homeland security and public safety markets. Gordon Kesting has previously held positions at leading defense companies including prime contractors and mid-tier firms such as Hughes Aircraft Company/Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, and DRS Technologies. In his most recent role at Elbit Systems of America, Gordon led the company’s growth into the homeland security and international foreign military markets. He holds a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois, an MS in electrical engineering from the University of California at Los Angeles and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

Brett Feddersen serves as Vice President, Strategy and Governmental Affairs, leading the company’s strategy, public policy, and government relations efforts and engagements with various government policymakers and decision-makers. He also plays a crucial role in identifying key legislative trends, managing corporate risks, building coalitions and enhancing D-Fend Solutions' influence and reach in counter-drone innovation. Feddersen joined the team with extensive senior leadership experience in major governmental agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration, the White House’s National Security Council, the Pentagon’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Defense Intelligence Agency, among others. Feddersen is a U.S. Army combat veteran and a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper.

Martin currently operates as the Managing Director for D-Fend Solutions’ UK business interests. He has worked within the Aerospace industry for the past 15 years and during this time, has held senior management roles for Boeing, Thales and QinetiQ including UK AH-64E Sustainment Bid Director, Head of Business Development for Global Defence Aviation Services and Business Director for South East ASIA. Prior to this, Martin served with the British Army Air Corps as a Helicopter Pilot for 25 years.

Marco is D-Fend’s Sales Director in Benelux and Scandinavia, where he showcases the system’s features and engages with stakeholders who understand the need for safer airspace.

Before joining D-Fend Solutions, Marco worked with enterprises such as Tri-Watch Security Systems, VVD Heemskerk, Wurkz Technical Services, Prostaf, and 3-Angle. He was also a Sr. Consultant for NATO on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), and counter-drone programs. Earlier in his career, Marco was a director at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in the Netherlands for 10 years. Marco, whose biggest hobby is music, holds a master’s degree in music from Ohio State University, and a master’s degree in management science from the University of Amsterdam. He is based in Amsterdam.

Lintaro Hara is responsible for D-Fend Solutions’ activities in Japan, overseeing and strengthening alliances and partnership with top security, defense and technology companies. He brings extensive experience from international trading, technology transfer and infrastructure projects in North America, Russia, China, South Asia, Middle East & Africa. Before joining D-Fend, Lintaro led trading and projects between Israel & various Japanese groups. Currently based in Tokyo, Lintaro holds a BA in International Affairs from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Dave Beatty is a retired veteran from the Canadian Military bringing to D-Fend Solutions over 35 years of extensive, operational experience with both UAS and Counter UAS. Dave holds a BA (Hons) and an MA in Military Science and maintains several qualifications pertaining to UAVs both domestically (Canada) and Internationally.

An avid outdoorsman, Dave resides on his small hobby farm with his partner Trisha, two horses, two dogs and a myriad of other creatures. He is based just north of Ottawa, Ontario.