# Leadership ## Nadav Zafrir Directeur général En décembre 2024, Nadav Zafrir a rejoint Check Point en tant que directeur général et membre du conseil d'administration. Previously, Mr. Zafrir was co-founder and managing partner at Team8, a company-building venture group focused on cyber security, data & AI, fintech, and digital health. In this capacity, Nadav and his partners built and invested in over 40 companies, and he chaired over a dozen cyber security companies. Prior to Team8, Mr. Zafrir established the Israel Defense Forces’ Cyber Command and served as Commander of the elite Unit 8200, retiring as a Brigadier General. He previously served on the Board of Directors in SolarEdge Technologies, a Nasdaq traded smart energy company, following five years as Chairperson of the Board. ## Roei Golan Directeur financier Roei Golan, directeur financier, supervise les opérations financières de Check Point, notamment la comptabilité, l'analyse commerciale, les relations avec les investisseurs, le droit, la fiscalité et la trésorerie. Avant de rejoindre Check Point en 2021, Roei Golan a travaillé chez EY pendant 11 ans, où il a occupé le poste de directeur général de la division Technologie. Il est titulaire d'une licence en économie et comptabilité et d'un MBA en gestion financière. Roei Golan est un expert-comptable certifié. ## Jonathan Zanger Directrice de la technologie Jonathan Zanger, Chief Technology Officer, leads Check Point’s strategy and initiatives across artificial intelligence and broader technological innovation. With a deep technical foundation and a track record of scaling advanced technologies, he plays a central role in shaping the future of AI-powered cyber security and driving forward-thinking solutions across the organization. Prior to Check Point, Mr. Zanger was CTO at Trigo, where he built and scaled a cutting-edge AI and computer vision platform that powers frictionless checkout experiences and loss prevention solutions for retailers. Earlier in his career, he led R&D operations for Israel’s elite Unit 8200, overseeing mission-critical cyber security programs with national strategic impact. Mr. Zanger holds dual master’s degrees — an MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and an MBA — from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as a BS in Computer Science and Physics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. ## Nataly Kremer Directrice produit et responsable R&D Nataly Kremer, directrice des produits et responsable de la recherche et du développement, supervise toutes les unités produits et technologiques. Elle met à profit ses compétences pour fournir des technologies de réseau, de sécurité et de cloud aux grandes entreprises afin de répondre aux besoins des clients. Chez Check Point, Nataly Kremer apporte une vaste expérience en matière de recherche et de développement ainsi que de leadership. Elle rejoint l'entreprise après avoir travaillé 12 ans chez AT&T, où elle dirigeait l'organisation des logiciels et de la distribution et le centre d'AT&T en Israël. Elle est titulaire d'un MBA et d'un licence en sciences informatiques et gestion de l'université de Tel-Aviv. ## Adam Ely General Manager, AI Security Adam Ely is General Manager of AI Agent Security at Check Point, where he leads the AI Security team. Prior to this role, Mr. Ely served as CISO at Fidelity Investments before going on to lead Fidelity’s Digital group including the AI product & COE groups. He has also held roles including Deputy CISO and CISO eCommerce at Walmart, co-founded Bluebox Security, acquired in 2016, and held similar roles at Salesforce and The Walt Disney Company. In addition to these roles, Mr. Ely served on the Board of Directors of fintech Akoya and previously taught Enterprise Risk Management at Columbia University. ## Gil Friedrich General Manager, Workspace Security Gil Friedrich brings more than 20 years of experience to Check Point. Gil leads the Workspace Security Business Unit, protecting employees from advanced AI-powered threats and spearheading self-driving security to make workspace security tools fully autonomous. ## Yochai Corem General Manager, Exposure Management Yochai Corem leads the Exposure Management organization— a practice built from the acquisitions of Cyberint, Veriti, and Cyclopes. He joined Check Point through the acquisition of Cyberint where he served as CEO. Yochai has over 20 years of experience spanning sales, product management, marketing, and business development across the cybersecurity industry. Prior to Check Point, Yochai held senior leadership roles at CYE, Cyberbit, 3i-MIND, and Verint. He holds multiple registered cybersecurity patents applied in commercial products and is a recognized voice in Israeli cybersecurity innovation. Yochai is a former officer in the Israeli Intelligence Unit 8200, holds an MBA from Reichman University (IDC) and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Cum Laude, from Tel Aviv University. ## Sherif Seddik Directeur des recettes Sherif Seddik, Chief Revenue Officer, is responsible for leading Check Point’s worldwide Go To Market organization. He joined Check Point in May 2023 as President EMEA, was promoted to President of International Sales in 2024, and advanced into his current role in 2026. With more than 30 years of experience in the technology industry, Sherif brings a strong track record of driving growth at scale. He has held senior leadership roles at Citrix, Microsoft, and NCR, spanning sales, go‑to‑market strategy, and regional management, and has lived and worked in eight countries, giving him deep insight into global markets and the ability to lead diverse, high‑performing teams across regions. Sherif works closely with customers to help strengthen their security posture while navigating business transformation and evolving cyber threats. He partners with sales teams to align go‑to‑market strategies with customer outcomes and collaborates with partners to expand their offerings and adapt to changes in cloud and enterprise security. Sherif holds a B.Sc. in Communications and Electronics Engineering. ## Rae Roberts President, Americas Sales Rachel Roberts is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of scaling global organizations and driving customer-centric growth. As President of Americas Sales, she oversees the region’s go-to-market strategy, customer engagements, and business operations. ## Avi Rembaum President, Technical Sales Avi Rembaum is the President of Technical Sales at Check Point Software Technologies. Avi joined Check Point in 2006 and has helped lead multiple innovative initiatives, including launching new services, transitioning the company’s network security gateway business to appliance-based solutions, and creating enterprise license agreement programs. Avi works daily with the company’s engineering, sales, marketing, support organizations as well as executive management. With 25 years of experience in information security, Avi has a unique understanding of trends affecting the global Cybersecurity market. He works with customers to transform their Cybersecurity programs to address both technology transformation and evolving Cyber threats. Avi supports partner efforts to expand their service offerings and adjust to the impact of cloud on traditional enterprise software sales. He also works with sales teams to align their go-to-market efforts to customer business and security goals. ## Sharon Schusheim Directeur de la clientèle Sharon Schusheim, Chief Customer Officer, joined Check Point in 2006. During his time here he has also served as VP Sales Operations and VP Technical Services. Prior to joining Check Point, Mr. Schusheim served as Corporate VP at Paradigm Geophysical, the largest independent developer of software-enabled solutions to the global oil and gas exploration and production industry. Before that. he worked at Scitex Corporation. Sharon Schusheim est titulaire d'un diplôme d'ingénierie industrielle du Technion, l'Institut israélien de technologie. ## Sigal Gillmore Chief Human Resources Officer Sigal Gillmore, Chief Human Resources Officer, oversees Check Point’s global human resources management and operations, with a focus on attracting and retaining talent around the world. Ms. Gillmore brings over 25 years of global experience in HR strategy, operations, and leadership. Before joining Check Point, she served as the Chief People Officer at Similarweb, where she helped lead the company through its IPO and global expansion. She was previously EVP of HR at NICE and prior to that she led global Talent Acquisition for Microsoft. Ms. Gilmore is recognized for her expertise in driving organizational transformation in complex global environments and holds a BSc in Psychology and Political Science from Bar-Ilan University and an MSc in Organizational Behavior from Tel Aviv University. ## Roi Karo Directrice de la stratégie Roi Karo, Chief Strategy Officer at Check Point, is responsible for the company’s global strategy, business development, and M&A. Prior to joining Check Point, Mr. Karo led Risk and Strategy at Fireblocks. Previously, he served for over 25 years in the Israeli Defense Forces, holding various senior leadership and managerial positions in strategy, intelligence, and cyber. Mr. Karo holds a B.Sc. Computer Science and Economy and an MBA from Reichman University. ## Ariel Pisetzky Directeur de l'information Ariel Pisetzky, Chief Information Officer, leads Check Point’s global IT services. Prior to Check Point, Mr. Pisetzky led IT for high-growth, publicly traded companies, where he was responsible for large-scale, internet-facing SaaS and mission-critical enterprise infrastructure. He is known for his ability to simplify complex IT challenges and align them with tangible business outcomes, ensuring technology serves as a primary engine for agility rather than a bottleneck. Beyond the data center and the boardroom, Mr. Pisetzky is a passionate technologist who finds inspiration in books, podcasts, and the collective wisdom of fellow IT practitioners. He believes that the most effective IT strategies are built on a foundation of continuous learning, genuine curiosity, and a collaborative spirit. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Mercy University. ## Alex Spokoiny Chief Security & Trust Officer Alex Spokoiny, Chief Security and Trust Officer, is responsible for Check Point’s cyber security and for bringing what that uniquely demanding practice teaches to the security leaders the company serves worldwide. Mr. Spokoiny previously served as Check Point’s Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Information Systems, leading the company’s global IT services across business applications, datacenters, cloud, security, and IT business continuity. He joined Check Point in 2008. Avant de rejoindre Check Point, il a occupé des postes de direction en ingénierie au sein de l'armée de l'air israélienne. Alex Spokoiny est titulaire d'une licence en informatique du Technion, l'Institut israélien de technologie, et d'une maîtrise en ingénierie des systèmes d'information de l'université Ben Gourion du Néguev. Sa thèse portait sur l'utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle dans la médecine et il a publié plusieurs articles de recherche dans des revues scientifiques. ## Gil Messing Chief of Staff Gil Messing is Chief of Staff at Check Point. He joined the company in 2018 and oversees strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across the leadership team, streamlining decision-making and driving the company’s most critical growth objectives. He previously led external relations for Strauss Group and served as chief advisor to Israel’s Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. A former King’s College research fellow (ICSR), Mr. Messing holds an MA in Law and a BA in Government with high honors in Israel’s leading universities. ## Gil Shwed Fondateur et président exécutif du conseil d'administration Gil Shwed est fondateur de Check Point. En décembre 2024, il est passé du poste de directeur général à celui de président exécutif du conseil d'administration. Il est considéré comme l'inventeur du pare-feu moderne et a plusieurs brevets à son actif, comme la technologie « Stateful Inspection » utilisée dans les pare-feux. Gil Shwed a reçu de nombreuses distinctions, notamment le prix Israël pour sa contribution à l'industrie technologique israélienne et à la philanthropie, des doctorats honorifiques en sciences du Technion (Institut israélien de technologie) et de l'université de Tel-Aviv, le titre de « Global Leader for Tomorrow » décerné par le Forum économique mondial pour son engagement dans les affaires publiques et son leadership dans des domaines qui dépassent son cœur de métier, ainsi que le prix « Golden Plate » de l'Academy of Achievement pour sa contribution innovante au monde des affaires et de la technologie. Gil Shwed est président du conseil d'administration de l'université des jeunes de l'université de Tel-Aviv, gouverneur de l'université de Tel-Aviv et fondateur de l'Institut Check Point pour la sécurité de l'information de l'université. Il est également président du conseil d'administration de l'association Yeholot, fondée par la Fondation Rashi et dont la charte vise, entre autres, à réduire les taux d'abandon dans les lycées israéliens. ## Nadav Zafrir Directeur général En décembre 2024, Nadav Zafrir a rejoint Check Point en tant que directeur général et membre du conseil d'administration. ## Yoav Chelouche Administrateur indépendant principal Yoav Chelouche siège au conseil d'administration depuis 2006. M. Chelouche est également l'un des administrateurs externes depuis 2006, en vertu de la Loi sur les sociétés israéliennes. M. Chelouche est directeur associé d'Aviv Venture Capital depuis août 2000. Il siège au conseil d'administration de plusieurs entreprises Aviv. Avant de rejoindre Aviv Venture Capital, M. Chelouche a occupé le poste de président-directeur général de Scitex Corp., un leader mondial des systèmes d'imagerie et d'impression numériques, de décembre 1994 à juillet 2000. D'août 1979 à décembre 1994, M. Chelouche a occupé différents postes de direction chez Scitex, notamment vice-président de la stratégie et du développement commerciale, vice-président du marketing et vice-président des finances pour l’Europe. M. Chelouche est membre du conseil d'administration de plusieurs sociétés privées. Il a également été membre du conseil d'administration ainsi que coprésident de l'IATI-Israel Advanced Technology Industries jusqu'en 2015 : une organisation israélienne à but non lucratif qui mène des recherches, élabore et préconise des politiques visant à promouvoir l'écosystème israélien de haute technologie par le biais d'activités de formation, d'enseignement, de développement commercial, de relations publiques et de promotion des politiques publiques. M. Chelouche est membre du conseil d'administration de Tower Semiconductor Ltd. et de Malam Team Ltd. et a été administrateur externe de la Bourse de Tel-Aviv (TASE) jusqu'en février 2024. M. Chelouche est titulaire d'une licence en économie et statistiques de l'Université de Tel Aviv et d'un MBA de l'Université INSEAD de Fontainebleau, en France. ## Dafna Gruber Directeur Dafna Gruber has served on our board of directors since 2024 and as one of our outside directors under Israel’s Companies Law. Until recently, Ms. Gruber served as a Chief Financial Officer of Netafim Ltd., a private company, and prior to that as chief financial officer in various companies including Aqua security Ltd. and Clal Industries Ltd. From 2007 to 2015, Ms. Gruber served as the Chief Financial Officer of NICE Ltd., a publicly-traded company on Nasdaq and TASE, responsible, inter alia, for finance, operation, MIS and IT, legal and investor relations. From 1996 until 2007, Ms. Gruber was part of Alvarion Ltd., a public company traded on Nasdaq and TASE, mostly as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Gruber currently serves as an Independent or External Director at ICL Group Ltd. and Cellebrite DI Ltd. Ms. Gruber is a certified public accountant and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Economics from Tel Aviv. ## Tzipi Ozer-Armon PDG, Lumenis Limited Tzipi Ozer-Armon has served on our board of directors since 2023. Ms. Ozer-Armon serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Lumenis Ltd. since May 2012. Before joining Lumenis, Ms. Ozer-Armon headed the Japanese market activities of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at SanDisk Corporation. Previously, Ms. Ozer-Armon also served as VP & General Manager of MSystems Ltd. Ms. Ozer-Armon is a director of ICL Group Ltd. and was previously a director of Strauss Group Ltd. Ms. Ozer-Armon holds a B.A. magna cum laude in Economics and an M.B.A. degree majoring in Finance and Marketing from Tel Aviv University and she is an Advanced Management Program graduate of the Harvard Business School. ## Ray Rothrock Président de Redseal Inc. Ray Rothrock siège à notre conseil d'administration depuis 1995. M. Rothrock fait également partie de nos administrateurs externes en vertu de la loi israélienne sur les sociétés depuis 2000 et administrateur de Roku, Inc. M. Rothrock est partenaire émérite de Venrock, une société de capital-risque, dont il était membre depuis 1988 et associé général depuis 1995. Il a pris sa retraite de Venrock en 2013. M. Rothrock est actuellement président de RedSeal, Inc. une société d'analyse de la cybersécurité. M. Rothrock a été directeur général de RedSeal, Inc. de février 2014 à mai 2020. M. Rothrock est administrateur de Roku, Inc. cotée au Nasdaq, de Centrus Energy Corp. cotée au NYSE et d'une multitude de sociétés privées. M. Rothrock est membre de la Massachusetts Institute of Technology Corporation et administrateur de l'Aerospace Corporation. M. Rothrock a obtenu un diplôme d'ingénierie de l'Université Texas A&M, un diplôme de sciences de Massachusetts Institute of Technology et un M.B.A. de Harvard Business School. ## Dr Tal Shavit Consultante organisationnelle Le Dr Tal Shavit siège à notre conseil d'administration depuis 2000. Le Dr Shavit est une consultante organisationnelle spécialisée dans la collaboration internationale entre des sociétés israéliennes et américaines, et dans les différences culturelles afin de forger des collaborations efficaces. Son travail auprès des équipes de direction comprend la définition de la culture organisationnelle comme moteur des activités de l'entreprise. Elle vient en aide à des sociétés en pleine mutation structurelle, en mettant l'accent sur la croissance organisationnelle grâce à des fusions et acquisitions efficaces et une redéfinition des rôles de direction afin de répondre aux changements du marché. ## Jill Smith Directeur Jill D. Smith has served on our board of directors since 2023. Ms. Smith brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience, including 17 years as chief executive officer of private and public companies in the technology and information services markets. Ms. Smith previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Allied Minds plc, an IP commercialization company, from March 2017 through June 2019, and prior to that she served as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of DigitalGlobe Inc., a global provider of satellite imagery products and services. Ms. Smith started her career as a consultant at Bain & Company, Inc., where she rose to become a Partner. She subsequently joined Sara Lee Corporation as Vice President, and went on to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of eDial, a VoIP collaboration company, and of SRDS, a business-to-business publishing firm. She also served as Chief Operating Officer of Micron Electronics, and co-founded Treacy & Company, a consulting and boutique investment business. Ms. Smith currently serves as a director of MDA Space Ltd., and Securitas AB and was previously a director of R1 RCM Inc. ## Jerry Ungerman Directeur Jerry Ungerman joined the Board of Directors in 2005, and previously served as Vice Chairman of the Board (2005-2020) and Chairman of the Board (2020-2024). From 2001 to 2005, Mr. Ungerman served as our President and before that, from 1998 until 2000, he served as an Executive Vice President. Prior to joining us, Mr. Ungerman accumulated more than 30 years of high-tech sales, marketing and management experience at Hitachi Data Systems (HDS), a data storage company and a member of the Hitachi, Ltd. group. He began his career with International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), a global technology products and services company, after earning a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Minnesota.