Avi Behar

Avi Behar is a seasoned professional in business development and sales, currently serving as the Senior Partnerships Manager at Classiq Technologies since April 2022, focusing on building the Quantum Computing ecosystem in Japan. Prior to this role, Avi held several key positions at Cadence Design Systems from 2005 to January 2020, including Customer Engagement Director, where responsibilities included managing relationships with top accounts and conducting verification methodology audits. As a Product Marketing Director, Avi managed a significant product line, securing over $20M in sales and successfully launching products to prominent clients such as Samsung and Ericsson. Earlier experience includes engineering roles at Verisity Design Inc, showcasing expertise in technical support and training development. Avi holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a culinary arts certificate from Le Cordon Bleu Paris.