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Throughout his career, Yaniv has demonstrated the ability to orchestrate multidisciplinary R&D projects, translate ideas into products, and scale them successfully to mass production. Yaniv has written 20 patents plus 8 additional PCT-approved patents for Tevel. Prior to Tevel, Yaniv was the originator and leader of various successful IAI-Elta-programs (Israel Aerospace Industries). He was recognized as the Factory Manager Honoree in 2016 and as a candidate for MAFAT IMOD Innovation Award in 2016 (“Israeli DARPA”). Prior to ELTA, Yaniv was the VP of R&D at Lumio Inc., an advanced vision systems company developing optical touch-screens solutions. Previously, Yaniv was the Algorithm and Electronics Team Leader at VKB, a startup company that developed and produced virtual laser keyboards. This technological achievement received the prestigious CES Innovation Award in 2007. Yaniv holds a BSc in computer engineering and ME in systems engineering from the Technion.

Dov Fettman is the Chief Financial Officer at Tevel Aerobotics Technologies. Prior to his role, Dov was the CFO and senior board member of the Lahav Aerostructures Division at Israel Aerospace Industries. The division has a financial turnover of $345 million and employs nearly 800 employees. In this role, Dov was responsible for formulating and outlining the factory’s financial strategy, investment policy, debt management and extensive commercial-financial activity vis-à-vis the largest customers and suppliers in the aviation world. In his previous positions, Dov Fettman served as CFO of the Aero-Assemblies Division and Production Technologies Division within the Commercial Group of IAI. Dov is also a selected member of the 2022 Israel Government Authority Directors team. He is a graduate of the Advanced Training Program of Chief Financial Officers (CFO’s) of the Hebrew University. He holds a Bachelor’s in Economics and Logistics from Bar Ilan University and a Certificate in Accounting from the College of Management – all with the highest honors.

Nir Hazout is the Chief Operations Officer at Tevel Aerobotics Technologies. He brings over 20 years of experience in executive management, operations, business development and the implementation of new technologies and services. Nir was instrumental in leading several companies to growth and success in the toll roads infrastructure industry, including high-scale PPP, BOT, and PFI projects. Prior to joining Tevel, he served as CEO of ‘Netivei 431 Operations and Control’ of the Derech Eretz Group, an O&M managing group of toll roads and large-scale transportation projects. In this role, Nir managed new organizational structure, and the development of new technological tools. In his previous capacity at the Derech Eretz Group, Nir was the CEO of ‘Safe Ways on the Roads’, where he managed construction and maintenance activities of large-scale infrastructure projects across Israel. Nir holds a B.A. in Behavioral Sciences, Business & Economy from Ben-Gurion University, and an MBA in Business Administration from the Open University in Israel.

Ittai spearheads the formation of Tevel Aerobotics USA, where he leads the building and expansion of Tevel’s U.S. team and operations. A veteran Israeli Air Force pilot and operations executive, Ittai brings over 15 years of experience in operations, project and product management, and leading teams in a variety of global organizations. Prior to becoming Tevel’s U.S. General Manager, Ittai served as COO where he established and led the operations team. Earlier, Ittai served as VP of Operations at EyeClick, a world leader in interactive gaming technology. In this capacity he oversaw the service of thousands of installations worldwide, managed global supply chains and led the hardware development of the company’s next generation product line. He previously held several positions at Aeronautics Group, a developer and manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems. Serving for over 20 years as a pilot in the Israel Air Force in both regular and reserve duty, Ittai was handpicked to join the founding team of a new squadron. Throughout his IAF service, he assumed leadership responsibilities in the field and in central staff roles. Ittai earned a B.Sc. in Physics from the Technion (Israel Institute of Technology) and an MBA (with Honors) from Temple University’s Fox School of Business.

Simone Pollano brings over 30 years of experience in the automation industry in which he held several C-level positions. He successfully founded, managed, and consolidated the growth of subsidiaries of global corporations in Italy, Germany, and Brazil. Simone serves in investment and mentorship roles in the machine equipment and automation industry, as well as in the vehicle engineering simulation sector. He is a member of the prestigious Club Degli Investitori, a network of 280 business angels that invest in startups, scaleups and innovative SME’s. He earned an Executive MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is fluent in English, Italian, German, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

Danielle Efargan Hager oversees all marketing, communications, press, content, public relations, and event planning for Tevel Aerobotics Technologies. Prior to joining Tevel, Danielle was the chief producer of the primetime evening news program ‘The Rundown with Calev Ben-David’ on international television network i24NEWS. In this role, Danielle managed all aspects of the show’s final production; including final content decisions, guest bookings, live interviews, correspondents, field reports, panels, on-screen visuals and more. She was at the helm in the control room directing the live program and was chosen to be the executive producer to lead the network’s most important breaking news coverage including terror attacks, wars, elections and more. Previously, Danielle worked for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, where she supported senior development staff in lobbying and political mobilization, donor relations and fundraising. She holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a Masters in International Security and Diplomacy from Tel Aviv University, both with honors.