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About Us
At Axilion (TLV: AILN), our vision is to revolutionize global mobility through groundbreaking innovation.
Cities around the world are facing chronic levels of pollution and congestion, while concerns over road-safety are rising. Our unique AI-based cloud services help cities to overcome mobility-related challenges without the need for resource-intensive infrastructure changes.
Our international team is comprised of industry experts who are passionate, driven, and committed to creating a brighter future for everyone.
The Team
Oran Dror
CEO, Co-Founder, and Chairman of the Board
Oran Dror,
CEO, Co-Founder, and Chairman of the Board
Oran Dror is Chairman of Axilion's Board of Directors and is responsible for the strategic company direction and the overall day-to-day execution.
Prior to Axilion, he spent over 10 years working for Microsoft in senior sales, marketing, and operations roles. He is a Board Member at the Azrieli Group (TLV:AZRG), Israel's largest real-estate company since 2014, and also serves on the board for public academia.
Oran is passionate about revolutionizing mobility and empowering cities to tackle today's challenges, like climate change, through innovative AI and Digital Twin Cloud technology.
Prior to Axilion, he spent over 10 years working for Microsoft in senior sales, marketing, and operations roles. He is a Board Member at the Azrieli Group (TLV:AZRG), Israel's largest real-estate company since 2014, and also serves on the board for public academia.
Oran is passionate about revolutionizing mobility and empowering cities to tackle today's challenges, like climate change, through innovative AI and Digital Twin Cloud technology.
Ilan Weizman
CTO, Co-Founder, and Board Member
Ilan Weizman,
CTO, Co-Founder, and Board Member
Ilan Weizman founded Axilion in 2009 and is responsible for all technological innovation in the company.
Ilan has been leading R&D teams since 1995. Before founding Axilion, he served as VP of Surf Communication Solutions leading the worldwide launch of an innovative video streaming platform. He also spent 7 years with 3DV systems (later sold to Microsoft) and several years at Intel.
Ilan holds a BSc in Computer Engineering from the Israeli Technion computer sciences faculty as well as an MBA cum laude from Haifa university school of management.
Ilan has been leading R&D teams since 1995. Before founding Axilion, he served as VP of Surf Communication Solutions leading the worldwide launch of an innovative video streaming platform. He also spent 7 years with 3DV systems (later sold to Microsoft) and several years at Intel.
Ilan holds a BSc in Computer Engineering from the Israeli Technion computer sciences faculty as well as an MBA cum laude from Haifa university school of management.
John D. Porcari
President of Axilion Inc. US
John D. Porcari,
President of Axilion Inc. US
John D. Porcari is responsible for growing Axilion's sales pipeline with transportation industry business partners, as well as expanding our engagements with strategic partners and other key players in the transportation industry.
Before joining Axilion, John previously served for over 4 years as Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation. During his tenure he was responsible for implementing projects, including transit projects throughout the country worth billions of dollars, while simultaneously streamlining approval processes and ensuring better environmental outcomes. Prior to his position as Deputy Secretary, John twice served as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation where he transformed Maryland’s transportation capital program.
Before joining Axilion, John previously served for over 4 years as Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation. During his tenure he was responsible for implementing projects, including transit projects throughout the country worth billions of dollars, while simultaneously streamlining approval processes and ensuring better environmental outcomes. Prior to his position as Deputy Secretary, John twice served as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation where he transformed Maryland’s transportation capital program.
Danny Yamin
Active Vice Chairman
Dani Daniel
VP AI and Algorithms
Dani Daniel,
VP AI and Algorithms
Dani Daniel is responsible for heading Axilion’s Artificial Intelligence department, leading the research and development of AI-based automation of traffic signal timing, optimized traffic flow, and real-time simulation.
Dani has over 10 years of experience working in the high-tech industry. Previous to working at Axilion, he worked 5 years at Microsoft as a Software Engineering Lead managing teams of algorithm developers, as well as other management positions in the field.
Dani holds a B.Sc in Software Engineering from the Technion Institute of Technology.
Dani has over 10 years of experience working in the high-tech industry. Previous to working at Axilion, he worked 5 years at Microsoft as a Software Engineering Lead managing teams of algorithm developers, as well as other management positions in the field.
Dani holds a B.Sc in Software Engineering from the Technion Institute of Technology.
Danny Bechar
VP R&D
Danny Bechar,
VP R&D
Danny Bechar leads Axilion’s R&D department and supervises the development of our Edge and Cloud solutions.
Danny is a seasoned VP R&D, with over a decade’s experience in senior roles, delivering multidisciplinary products from inception to full-scale deployment. Prior to Axilion, Danny was VP R&D at Mantis Vision, where he took part in a 55M$ round that led to a rapid growth in business and headcount. Before this position, he served as head of R&D at an augmented reality startup and developed white label tracking systems for the local automotive industry.
Danny is an experienced software architect and holds a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Tel Aviv University.
Danny is a seasoned VP R&D, with over a decade’s experience in senior roles, delivering multidisciplinary products from inception to full-scale deployment. Prior to Axilion, Danny was VP R&D at Mantis Vision, where he took part in a 55M$ round that led to a rapid growth in business and headcount. Before this position, he served as head of R&D at an augmented reality startup and developed white label tracking systems for the local automotive industry.
Danny is an experienced software architect and holds a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Tel Aviv University.
Oriel Raveh
VP Product
Oriel Raveh,
VP Product
Oriel Raveh leads Axilion’s Product Management department, driving forward Axilion’s product vision and strategy.
He is an experienced VP Product with many years of experience within computer vision #AI, as well as building and scaling AI products for leading technology firms. Oriel has also founded several successful tech ventures in fields such as eCommerce, Agritech, and RealTech.
He holds a B.Sc in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Shenkar College of Engineering and Design.
He is an experienced VP Product with many years of experience within computer vision #AI, as well as building and scaling AI products for leading technology firms. Oriel has also founded several successful tech ventures in fields such as eCommerce, Agritech, and RealTech.
He holds a B.Sc in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Shenkar College of Engineering and Design.
Ofrit Belkind
GM AI Development
Ofrit Belkind,
GM AI Development
Ofrit Belkind is responsible for leading Axilion’s product management and initiating and defining AI cloud services.
She has over 20 years of experience in product management and algorithm development roles in AI and computer vision domains. Before working at Axilion, she worked on multispectral sensors, AR systems, auto deep-learning, and Near-Infrared aircraft defense systems at multinational corporations and startups.
She holds a B.Sc and M.Sc in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Tel Aviv University.
She has over 20 years of experience in product management and algorithm development roles in AI and computer vision domains. Before working at Axilion, she worked on multispectral sensors, AR systems, auto deep-learning, and Near-Infrared aircraft defense systems at multinational corporations and startups.
She holds a B.Sc and M.Sc in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Tel Aviv University.
Dr. Orly Avner
Head of Research
Dr. Orly Avner,
Head of Research
Dr. Orly Avner is responsible for working on Axilion's full suite of AI Cloud Services on Microsoft Azure, focusing on Axilion's Digital twin and automated planning technologies and leading members of the AI team.
Orly has a B.Sc, M.Sc, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, all achieved at the Technion Institute of Technology. Her Ph.D. research focused on Reinforcement Learning, applied to multi-user communication problems.
Orly has a B.Sc, M.Sc, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, all achieved at the Technion Institute of Technology. Her Ph.D. research focused on Reinforcement Learning, applied to multi-user communication problems.
Elad Nardi
VP Sales Development
Elad Nardi,
VP Sales Development
Elad Nardi leads Axilion’s sales development department, driving forward our sales cycle and operations and partnership with Microsoft.
Elad has 15 years of experience in software and cloud industries in sales, business development, and finance within multinational organizations. Before joining Axilion, he spent 8 years at Microsoft, where he managed strategy and planning within Microsoft’s Enterprise Commercial and Public sector segment and as a Business Planning Manager. He has also held roles at KPMG and within a sustainable energy company.
Elad holds a B.A in Economics & Accounting, a CPA, and an M.B.A in Finance and Financial Management Services from Tel Aviv University.
Elad has 15 years of experience in software and cloud industries in sales, business development, and finance within multinational organizations. Before joining Axilion, he spent 8 years at Microsoft, where he managed strategy and planning within Microsoft’s Enterprise Commercial and Public sector segment and as a Business Planning Manager. He has also held roles at KPMG and within a sustainable energy company.
Elad holds a B.A in Economics & Accounting, a CPA, and an M.B.A in Finance and Financial Management Services from Tel Aviv University.
Tami Stephens
Head of HR
Moshe Fink
CFO
Moshe Fink,
CFO
Moshe Fink (Mosh) supports all business functions in their commercial activities and has overall responsibility for Axilion’s compliance, financial reporting, budgeting, M&A strategy, public stock exchange, and ensuring future funding requirements are met to enable our rapid company growth.
He brings over 20 years of financial management experience, most recently at Amazon, leading their transportation and logistics financial reporting, and systems integration. Mosh started his career working at EY for 7 years, following which he held various financial management roles including at Oracle where he managed the financial controlling of their German operations from Dublin.
He brings over 20 years of financial management experience, most recently at Amazon, leading their transportation and logistics financial reporting, and systems integration. Mosh started his career working at EY for 7 years, following which he held various financial management roles including at Oracle where he managed the financial controlling of their German operations from Dublin.
Sigal Barak
Head of Marketing
Sigal Barak,
Head of Marketing
Sigal Barak is responsible for leading Axilion's brand development, marketing and communications strategy, and execution.
Prior to working at Axilion, Sigal worked in a leading tech startup as Head of Marketing and was instrumental in building the brand from scratch. In her role, Sigal had responsibility for the company's marketing strategy, vision, and brand in a range of different channels, including content, events, and marketing collaterals.
Prior to working at Axilion, Sigal worked in a leading tech startup as Head of Marketing and was instrumental in building the brand from scratch. In her role, Sigal had responsibility for the company's marketing strategy, vision, and brand in a range of different channels, including content, events, and marketing collaterals.
Dr. Amit Haim Bermano
AI Consultant
Dr. Amit Haim Bermano,
AI Consultant
Dr. Amit Haim Bermano plays a central role in Axilion’s core AI development team.
Amit holds a B.Sc (summa cum laude) and M.Sc from the Technion Institute of Technology in Computer Science. As well as a D.Sc. from ETH Zurich. Additionally, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at Disney Research Zurich and Princeton University. He specializes in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and Computer Graphics, as well as in Geometry Processing and Computational Fabrication.
He has been a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University since 2018.
Amit holds a B.Sc (summa cum laude) and M.Sc from the Technion Institute of Technology in Computer Science. As well as a D.Sc. from ETH Zurich. Additionally, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at Disney Research Zurich and Princeton University. He specializes in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and Computer Graphics, as well as in Geometry Processing and Computational Fabrication.
He has been a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University since 2018.
Didier Lerer
GM of Business Development and Europe & US Country Manager
Didier Lerer,
GM of Business Development and Europe & US Country Manager
Didier is responsible for managing Axilion day to day business and operations in the Europe and US regions. As the GM, he works closely with Microsoft, as well as building and developing partnerships with the region’s transportation authorities, public transportation operators, and city municipalities.
Didier has more than 20 years of cross-functional leadership and management experience. Before joining Axilion, he managed geographically dispersed teams and turned disruptive technology-centered companies into fully-fledged leaders. Didier's work experience includes top-ranking global institutions like BNP Paribas, Barclays, Societe Generale, and several innovative start-ups.
He graduated from HEC Paris - Grande Ecole (M.Sc.) and holds an MBA from INSEAD.
Didier has more than 20 years of cross-functional leadership and management experience. Before joining Axilion, he managed geographically dispersed teams and turned disruptive technology-centered companies into fully-fledged leaders. Didier's work experience includes top-ranking global institutions like BNP Paribas, Barclays, Societe Generale, and several innovative start-ups.
He graduated from HEC Paris - Grande Ecole (M.Sc.) and holds an MBA from INSEAD.
Vladimir Antonov
COO (Bulgaria)
Vladimir Antonov,
COO (Bulgaria)
Vladimir leads and supervises all processes in Axilion’s Bulgarian office relating to payroll, staffing, legal matters, supplier and client management, and ensuring the office runs smoothly and efficiently.
He has over 10 years of experience as a COO, including opening and managing three different companies and hiring, developing more than 80 members of staff, and extensive budget management experience.
He is passionate about driving sustainability through innovation.
He has over 10 years of experience as a COO, including opening and managing three different companies and hiring, developing more than 80 members of staff, and extensive budget management experience.
He is passionate about driving sustainability through innovation.
Tamir Ben Rechav
Customer Success Director
Tamir Ben Rechav,
Customer Success Director
Tamir Ben Rechav is responsible for customer success, delivery, and project management at Axilion. He works closely with the Axilion sales team and supports the pre-sales, sales, and post-sales processes.
Tamir has 20 years of experience in customer-facing project management and customer success management roles, including at managerial level. His work experience includes large corporations like Comverse Technologies and start-ups such as VATBox and Twiggle.
He holds a B.Sc and M.E both in Industrial Engineering from the Technion Institute of Technology.
Tamir has 20 years of experience in customer-facing project management and customer success management roles, including at managerial level. His work experience includes large corporations like Comverse Technologies and start-ups such as VATBox and Twiggle.
He holds a B.Sc and M.E both in Industrial Engineering from the Technion Institute of Technology.
Becky Ridgley
Content Lead
Becky Ridgley,
Content Lead
Becky Ridgley is responsible for generating written content at Axilion in English, including the website, one-pagers, PR, presentations, social media, and more.
Becky is a marketing professional with over eight years of experience working in London and Tel Aviv. She has extensive automotive and transportation experience, firstly with Mercedes-Benz, where she led Mercedes’ smart brand national marketing campaigns and then Transport for London, managing large-scale marketing campaigns.
Becky is passionate about sustainability, reducing waste, tackling climate change; and believes that technological innovation is critical in overcoming these pressing challenges.
Becky is a marketing professional with over eight years of experience working in London and Tel Aviv. She has extensive automotive and transportation experience, firstly with Mercedes-Benz, where she led Mercedes’ smart brand national marketing campaigns and then Transport for London, managing large-scale marketing campaigns.
Becky is passionate about sustainability, reducing waste, tackling climate change; and believes that technological innovation is critical in overcoming these pressing challenges.
Board of Directors
Oran Dror
CEO, Co-Founder, and Chairman of the Board
Oran Dror,
CEO, Co-Founder, and Chairman of the Board
Oran Dror is Chairman of Axilion's board of Directors and is responsible for the strategic company direction and the overall day-to-day execution.
Prior to Axilion, he spent over 10 years working for Microsoft in senior sales, marketing, and operations roles. He is a Board Member at the Azrieli Group (TLV:AZRG), Israel's largest real-estate company since 2014, and also serves on the board for public academia.
Oran is passionate about revolutionizing mobility and empowering cities to tackle today's challenges, like climate change, through innovative AI and Digital Twin Cloud technology.
Prior to Axilion, he spent over 10 years working for Microsoft in senior sales, marketing, and operations roles. He is a Board Member at the Azrieli Group (TLV:AZRG), Israel's largest real-estate company since 2014, and also serves on the board for public academia.
Oran is passionate about revolutionizing mobility and empowering cities to tackle today's challenges, like climate change, through innovative AI and Digital Twin Cloud technology.
Ilan Weizman
CTO, Co-Founder, and Board Member
Ilan Weizman,
CTO, Co-Founder, and Board Member
Ilan Weizman founded Axilion in 2009 and is responsible for all technological innovation in the company.
Ilan has been leading R&D teams since 1995. Before founding Axilion, he served as VP of Surf Communication Solutions leading the worldwide launch of an innovative video streaming platform. He also spent 7 years with 3DV systems (later sold to Microsoft) and several years at Intel.
Ilan holds a BSc in Computer Engineering from the Israeli Technion computer sciences faculty as well as an MBA cum laude from Haifa university school of management.
Ilan has been leading R&D teams since 1995. Before founding Axilion, he served as VP of Surf Communication Solutions leading the worldwide launch of an innovative video streaming platform. He also spent 7 years with 3DV systems (later sold to Microsoft) and several years at Intel.
Ilan holds a BSc in Computer Engineering from the Israeli Technion computer sciences faculty as well as an MBA cum laude from Haifa university school of management.
Danny Yamin
Axilion Director
Uzi Navon
Senior Business Executive
Uzi Navon,
Senior Business Executive
Uzi Navon has over 25 years of experience in the sales of IT solutions to a wide range of customers, including enterprise, SMB market, and startups.
Uzi’s background includes leading a diverse range of teams with varied skillsets and different fields of expertise, including sales, business development, sales consultants, finance, operations, and marketing. He has extensive experience leading teams through highly dynamic and often challenging initiatives, from the first stages through success.
Uzi’s background includes leading a diverse range of teams with varied skillsets and different fields of expertise, including sales, business development, sales consultants, finance, operations, and marketing. He has extensive experience leading teams through highly dynamic and often challenging initiatives, from the first stages through success.
Eli Carmon
CFO, Microsoft Israel R&D and Microsoft Africa R&D’s Centers
Eli Carmon,
CFO, Microsoft Israel R&D and Microsoft Africa R&D’s Centers
Eli Carmon leads the finance, real estate, safety & security, legal, employee experience, and IT for Israel R&D sites and the finance of Microsoft Africa R&D’s centers in Kenya and Nigeria. He is also a board member at Israel-America chamber of commerce and Apio Africa LTD.
Eli has over 20 years of experience in senior financial positions. Before his current role, he served as Director of the Business Controller Group of Microsoft Middle East and Africa. Before this position, he has served as the CFO of Microsoft Israel (sales and marketing), Senior Manager at KPMG Israel, Research Unit and a Chairman of the internal audit committee of Maccabi health services, and a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services and a manager of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
Eli has over 20 years of experience in senior financial positions. Before his current role, he served as Director of the Business Controller Group of Microsoft Middle East and Africa. Before this position, he has served as the CFO of Microsoft Israel (sales and marketing), Senior Manager at KPMG Israel, Research Unit and a Chairman of the internal audit committee of Maccabi health services, and a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services and a manager of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
Lauri Hanover
Senior Vice Pesident & CFO, Netafim
Lauri Hanover,
Senior Vice Pesident & CFO, Netafim
Lauri Hanover has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Netafim Ltd. since August 2013. Prior to this, she was Executive VP and CFO of the Tnuva Group, CEO of the GKH law firm, Senior VP and CFO of Lumenis Ltd., Corporate VP and CFO of Nice Systems Ltd., and Executive VP and CFO of Sapiens International. She has also held senior finance positions at Scitex Corporation Ltd. and Philip Morris Inc.
Lauri is also Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Kornit Digital Ltd., and until its sale, Director and Chairman of the Audit and Compensation Committees of SodaStream International Ltd, and former Director and Chairman of the Audit Committees of Ellomay Capital and Nova Measuring Instruments. She was recently elected to the Board of Apio-Africa/Axilion and serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Lauri is also Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Kornit Digital Ltd., and until its sale, Director and Chairman of the Audit and Compensation Committees of SodaStream International Ltd, and former Director and Chairman of the Audit Committees of Ellomay Capital and Nova Measuring Instruments. She was recently elected to the Board of Apio-Africa/Axilion and serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Kurt Hoppe
Former Global Head of Innovation - Connected Car, General Motors
Kurt Hoppe,
Former Global Head of Innovation - Connected Car, General Motors
Kurt Hoppe has been helping global companies incorporate disruptive digital technologies into their products and services in order to positively transform industries for over 20 years. At General Motors, he initiated the “GRID” innovation program, incubating 8 new smart mobility businesses in just 2 years. At LG Electronics, he launched Smart TV and Smart Home, collaborating closely with global Pay TV and Streaming partners.
Kurt is on the Board of Advisors of several early-stage companies in the autonomous vehicle, computer vision, and blockchain spaces, in addition to serving as an executive at Google, where he currently leads the Android for Cars team in Munich, Germany
Kurt is on the Board of Advisors of several early-stage companies in the autonomous vehicle, computer vision, and blockchain spaces, in addition to serving as an executive at Google, where he currently leads the Android for Cars team in Munich, Germany