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    Bezhalel Machlis

    President and CEO at Elbit Systems Ltd
    Since 2013
    Age
    61 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the Technion, an MBA from Tel Aviv University, and is a graduate of Harvard University Business School's Advanced Management Program.
    Tenure
    Joined ESLT in 1991, served in various roles including Vice President, Corporate Vice President (with responsibilities in Battlefield and C4I systems), Executive Vice President, and has been President and CEO since 2013.

    Also at Elbit Systems Ltd

    BC
    Boaz Cohen
    EVP – Marketing and Business Development
    DSG
    Dr. Shelly Gordon
    EVP – Chief Human Resources Officer
    DYK
    Dr. Yaacov Kagan
    EVP – Chief Financial Officer

    About

    Bezhalel Machlis has been a pivotal leader at ESLT since joining the company in 1991. His early career involved a series of progressively responsible positions that laid the foundation for his leadership roles, from Vice President positions focusing on battlefield and information systems to senior management roles overseeing critical defense technology segments.

    A veteran of the military, he served as an artillery officer in the Israel Defense Forces and holds the rank of colonel (reserves), an experience that has significantly influenced his strategic and technical approach in the defense sector. His technical background is reinforced by his dual degrees from the Technion and further enhanced by his MBA and advanced management training.

    Since being appointed President and CEO in 2013, he has been instrumental in steering ESLT towards innovative defense solutions and expanding its global footprint. His comprehensive experience in leading complex projects and managing large-scale contracts, such as those involving multi-million dollar defense systems, underscores his reputation as a key figure in the defense technology industry.

    $ESLT Performance Under Bezhalel Machlis

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT)Executive Vice President and General Manager - Land and C4I2008 to 2012Preceded appointment as President and CEO in 2013
    Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT)Corporate Vice President and General Manager - Land Systems and C4I2004 to 2008Held a strategic leadership role
    Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT)Corporate Vice President and General Manager - Ground, C4I and Battlefield Systems2003Role focused on Ground systems and battlefield integration
    Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT)Vice President - Battlefield and Information Systems2000 to 2002Early management role in battlefield and information systems