Irit Shemesh Catz

Irit Shemesh-Catz brings more than 25 years of experience in mission-critical operations and business-related management in the high-tech industry.

Prior to joining Trendlines, Irit served as the marketing contracts and engagements manager in the Homeland Security Division of Rafael, Israel’s Advanced Defense Systems, where she was responsible for negotiating terms of engagement for worldwide contracts, including with Rafael’s main subcontractors. Prior to that, she was contract and purchasing manager, handling purchasing contracts and engagements for Rafael’s critical suppliers.

Previously, Irit served as VP business development at Nemic-Lambda Israel, where she was responsible for setting the Company’s strategy in the local market and leading business growth activities, including assessing the feasibility and the potential of new businesses and ventures. Irit also served as VP marketing and sales, leading all marketing and sales activities in Israel.

Irit holds a B.Sc. in industrial engineering and management from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and a degree in practical engineering (electronics).