Teamwork is our “secret sauce” that helps us create win-win customer relationships
Pangea is led by a visionary management team and we seek to drive inclusion, create opportunities and generate value through analytical insights for our customers worldwide. We strongly believe that the core strength of the company lies in the expertise, dedication and motivation of our employees. Working as a team and generating mutual respect for each other are part of our guiding principles and we try to live up to these expectations every day.
Rafi is founder and CEO of Pangea. Rafi has over 25 years executive management experience in companies such as Orbotech (NASDAQ:ORBK, sold for $3.4B to KLA Tencor) and Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). Rafi is a driving force behind business growth resulting from the development of innovative technology solutions for government and enterprise organizations. Throughout his career, Rafi lived and worked globally across the USA, Europe, the Far East, and the Middle East.
Sharon co-founded Pangea and leads all commercial services and business operations to support a global customer base. Sharon brings more than 20 years of experience, having previously served as the Commercial Officer of an international energy and infrastructure project owned by Electra Ltd. and Shikun & Binui, and has provided legal and commercial advice to some of Israel’s most advanced technology and infrastructure companies, such as Derech Eretz.
Igor brings 23 years of expertise in leading large-scale biometric government projects from inception to completion. As VP Product, he is responsible for shaping the company’s product strategy and development, ensuring alignment with market needs and corporate goals. His deep knowledge of the biometric industry enables him to drive innovation and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Igor holds an MBA specializing in Information Systems from the College of Management and a BA in Economics and is PRINCE2 certified.
Igor is responsible for system architecture and the selection of technology components that power the company’s solutions. With over three decades of experience in national identification projects, he has played a key role in the registration, issuance, and verification of identity documents, including ID cards, passports, driving licenses, visas, and vital records. Igor holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
Jean-Michel is responsible for driving the company’s global sales growth. With over 20 years of experience in selling digital projects and solutions, particularly in the telecommunications and biometric sectors, he brings deep industry expertise and a strong track record of success. Jean-Michel holds an engineering degree from Higher Institute of Electronics of Paris.
Meital leads the development and implementation of new products and technologies, driving innovation within the company. With more than 18 years of experience in research and development across various roles, specializes in biometric engines across both governmental and private sectors. Meital holds a B.A. in Business & Information Systems from Ruppin Academic Center.
Yaron is responsible for the entire customer journey, from project implementation to customer experience, as well as the overall satisfaction of Pangea’s clients. Yaron is a highly experience executive, brining above 25 years of management and business driving organization. Before joining Pangea, Yaron serve as the VP of Global services operations in Orbotech
Mati is responsible for the SensAI product of the group, driving strategic growth through cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions. Mati is a results-driven leader, with over 12 years of experience managing innovative software and hardware projects for B2B and B2G clients, leveraging his strong background in program management, product development, and team collaboration.
Mati holds an MBA in Business Administration and a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management.
Over 35 years of experience in business management and marketing, including 30 years in senior management positions. Arie is responsible for planning, leading and managing the business processes of the group. Arie has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Tel Aviv University and business administration studies at the School of Business Administration, Tel Aviv University
Pangea is a trusted global supplier of digital transformation solutions for government and enterprise organizations. Our portfolio includes biometric identity and security solutions, e-Transaction services, and a multi-sensor analytics and insights platform. Pangea technology solutions simplify e-government procedures, improve availability and accessibility to public services, and increase public sector efficiency, governance and transparency. With nearly 30 years of experience, Pangea has gained a solid reputation for technology innovation and industry expertise based on dozens of large-scale, public sector digital identity projects and millions of authenticated documents, certificates and personal identity cards. Pangea maintains regional offices worldwide, and a research and development center located at the company headquarters in Israel.