Management Team
Ohad Karnieli (PhD, MBA)
A well-known international expert in cell therapy. Dr. Karnieli is the founder and former CEO of Atvio Biotech, a leading Innovation center for cell & gene therapy that was sold to Orgenesis Inc. in 2018.
Learn MoreOhad Karnieli (PhD, MBA)
A well-known international expert in cell therapy. Dr. Karnieli is the founder and former CEO of Atvio Biotech, a leading Innovation center for cell & gene therapy that was sold to Orgenesis Inc. in 2018. Former VP of Technology & Manufacturing at Pluristem Therapeutics, and the former VP of the medical device at Goji solutions. Dr. Karnieli served as the chair of the process & product development committee of the International Society for Cellular Therapies, as an expert member in the ISO TC276 Biotechnology standard committee, and was the former chair of the science and technology committee of the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine.
Noam Bercovich (Eng)
Mr. Bercovich has over 19 years of cell therapy development and cGMP experience with extensive expertise in Bioreactor development. Mr. Bercovich was the former VP of Development of Atvio Biotech and the former
Learn MoreNoam Bercovich (Eng)
Mr. Bercovich has over 19 years of cell therapy development and cGMP experience with extensive expertise in Bioreactor development. Mr. Bercovich was the former VP of Development of Atvio Biotech and the former Director of Process Engineering at Pluristem Therapeutics. Mr. Bercovichs vast and unique knowledge and experience in cell therapy bioreactor development and cGMP manufacturing is a critical asset for the company.
Avigail Hadar (CPA, LLM, EMBA)
Ms. Hadar has over 20 years of experience in senior financial positions leading teams and organizations growth, managing M&A processes, financing rounds and reorganization activities. Ms. Hadar has a strong
Learn MoreAvigail Hadar (CPA, LLM, EMBA)
Ms. Hadar has over 20 years of experience in senior financial positions leading teams and organizations growth, managing M&A processes, financing rounds and reorganization activities. Ms. Hadar has a strong background in accounting, FP&A and international tax planning. Prior to joining Adva, Ms. Hadar was the group CFO of Gevasol, a privately held global industrial group, prior to that served as the CFO of two medical device start-ups that went through major acquisitions. Ms. Hadar is a certified public accountant, received her B.A in economics and accounting from the Haifa University, Master degree in Law studies from Bar Ilan University, and EMBA form Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Ofra Toledo (LLB)
Mrs. Toledo is a certified lawyer and holds an LLB from the Haifa University school of law. Additionally, Mrs. Toledo is a certified mediator. Prior to joining ADVA Biotechnology, Mrs. Toledo was the Business
Learn MoreOfra Toledo (LLB)
Mrs. Toledo is a certified lawyer and holds an LLB from the Haifa University school of law. Additionally, Mrs. Toledo is a certified mediator. Prior to joining ADVA Biotechnology, Mrs. Toledo was the Business Development Manager at Atvio Biotech ltd where she has built a global BD activity. Mrs. Toledo was part of the legal and IP department at Pluristem Therapeutics. Mrs. Toledo brings to the team expertise and experience in BD and marketing in cell therapy.
Nadav Masad (BA, LLB)
With a decade of experience in medical device executive management, Mr. Masad is well-versed in logistics, operations, and supply chain management. He has demonstrated success in leading and managing teams
Learn MoreNadav Masad (BA, LLB)
With a decade of experience in medical device executive management, Mr. Masad is well-versed in logistics, operations, and supply chain management. He has demonstrated success in leading and managing teams across various sectors and has a track record of building and implementing effective strategies and work procedures. Additionally, Mr. Masad holds a LLB and a B.A. in Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy from Reichman University (IDC Herzliya) and is a certified lawyer. He also serves as a lecturer on advanced logistics systems management at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel. Mr. Masad's military background includes serving as a Major Rank Commander and Former Deputy Commander of the Paratroopers Commando Unit, bringing over 10 years of military experience to his professional endeavors.
Mahmoud Abu-Elhija (PhD)
Dr. Mahmoud Abuelhija is the product manager of the ADVA X3 system. Dr Abuelhija earned his PhD in microbiology and immunology from Ben Gurion University and did his post doc in MD Anderson cancer center. Dr.
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Dr. Mahmoud Abuelhija is the product manager of the ADVA X3 system. Dr Abuelhija earned his PhD in microbiology and immunology from Ben Gurion University and did his post doc in MD Anderson cancer center. Dr. Abuelhija has 10 years of experience in R&D of cell therapy device development. Dr. Abuelhija was the R&D manager at BioCEP technology, where he lead the development of a large-scale cell isolation device for IVF and cell therapy. Furthermore, Dr. Abuelhija has a unique blend of experience in medical devices and a valuable innovative nature taking part in several breakthrough inventions.
Sigal Amar
Mrs Amar has over 20 years of experience of working in medical device companies, 15 years of which in the Quality arena. Mrs Amar has an experience with ISO 13485 and MDSAP certifications and has a vast
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Mrs Amar has over 20 years of experience of working in medical device companies, 15 years of which in the Quality arena. Mrs Amar has an experience with ISO 13485 and MDSAP certifications and has a vast knowledge in leading external and internal audits and working with global companies. Prior to joining ADVA Biotechnology Mrs Amar worked as a QA Manager at ETView Ltd (Ambu A/S) where she managed the company activities concerning all quality aspects. Prior to ETView Sigal served at Plastmed as a QA Manager and collaborated with leading medical devices companies.
Moshik Lindner (Pr Eng)
Mr. Lindner was the maintenance manager at ATVIO Biotech where he was part of the innovative bioreactor development team. Furthermore, Mr. Lindner has over 6 years of experience in the maintenance of cGMP
Learn MoreMoshik Lindner (Pr Eng)
Mr. Lindner was the maintenance manager at ATVIO Biotech where he was part of the innovative bioreactor development team. Furthermore, Mr. Lindner has over 6 years of experience in the maintenance of cGMP production facilities at Pluristem Therapeutics and deep knowledge and expertise in Bioreactors.
Board of Directors
Barbara Paldus (PhD, MBA)
Dr. Paldus is the chair of Sekhmet Ventures and general partner of Skymoon Ventures. Former Founder, chairman, and CEO of Finesse Solutions Inc., a leading bioreactor company recently sold to ThermoFisher
Learn MoreBarbara Paldus (PhD, MBA)
Dr. Paldus is the chair of Sekhmet Ventures and general partner of Skymoon Ventures. Former Founder, chairman, and CEO of Finesse Solutions Inc., a leading bioreactor company recently sold to ThermoFisher Scientific. Dr. Paldus was the former founder and CTO of Picarro. Dr. Paldus earned her Ph.D. in electronic engineering from Stanford University. Dr. Paldus has extensive understanding in the field of biotechnology, bioreactors, and strong and relevant business experience.
Neil Wallack
Neil Wallack has been a venture capital and private equity investor since 1992, with his most recent project, Aviv Growth Partners, involving the export of Israeli technology and know-how into large scale
Learn MoreNeil Wallack
Neil Wallack has been a venture capital and private equity investor since 1992, with his most recent project, Aviv Growth Partners, involving the export of Israeli technology and know-how into large scale commercial applications in the U.S. and global markets. Previously, Neil managed a multi-billion dollar private equity portfolio for the Ziff family in New York. Currently, Neil serves as an Officer of the Jewish Federations of North Americas Board; he is on the Board, Executive Committee and Israel Executive of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (the Joint); and he is deeply involved with the Jewish Agency for Israel, among others.
Gerhard Ehninger
Prof Ehninger was the former Head of Hematology and oncology at University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus of the Technical University Dresden, Germany as well the former President of the German Society of
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Prof Ehninger was the former Head of Hematology and oncology at University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus of the Technical University Dresden, Germany as well the former President of the German Society of Hematology and Oncology (DGHO). Gerhard has published more than 800 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and was the principal investigator for multiple pivotal studies in hematology and oncology. Gerhard is the founding and CEO of Cellex, a world leader in manufacturing cell products and a leading European CMO for CAR-T cells based in Cologne/Germany, and co-founder of the German Bone Marrow Donor Registry (DKMS).
Ron Elazari Volcani (DVM)
Dr. Elazary is an experienced entrepreneur in the medical device and energy arena with over 30 approved patents. Dr. Elazary is the founder of several companies in the field of medical devices and an advisor
Learn MoreRon Elazari Volcani (DVM)
Dr. Elazary is an experienced entrepreneur in the medical device and energy arena with over 30 approved patents. Dr. Elazary is the founder of several companies in the field of medical devices and an advisor and board member of over ten medical device companies. Dr. Elazarys experience and creative thinking provides the company guidance and expertise and
Prof Eddy Karnieli (MD)
Prof Karnieli is a professor of medicine at the Technicon Institute, a world-known expert in Endocrinology and personalized medicine. Chair of several international and Israeli medical societies in
Learn MoreProf Eddy Karnieli (MD)
Prof Karnieli is a professor of medicine at the Technicon Institute, a world-known expert in Endocrinology and personalized medicine. Chair of several international and Israeli medical societies in Endocrinology, Telemedicine, and Personalized Medicine. Head of the Galil center for telemedicine and an advisor to many of the large pharma on personalized medicine and endocrinology. Over 100 pear reviewed papers and books and several on cell & gene therapy
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