OpenAI Appoints First Country Manager for Israel Operations

Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has significantly strengthened its presence in Israel by appointing Moti Hadas as its first Go-To-Market (GTM) lead and country manager. In his new role, Hadas will spearhead the introduction of OpenAI's advanced technologies to Israel's vibrant "Digital Native" community and its broader tech ecosystem. His objective is to empower local companies to develop the next generation of AI-driven products.

Hadas expressed his excitement about joining OpenAI, stating, "My focus will be on bringing OpenAI's groundbreaking technologies to Israel's vibrant Digital Native community. This move reflects the importance of the Israeli high-tech ecosystem for OpenAI, and I look forward to helping local companies build the future." He also thanked Nicolai Skabo and Clement Andre for their trust and warm welcome, inviting AI product developers to connect with him.

Further announcements regarding OpenAI's activities in Israel are anticipated soon. Hadas is a respected figure in the Israeli tech industry, bringing extensive experience in leading global tech companies' operations and market development within the country. Prior to his appointment at OpenAI, he served as the country manager for the American data company Databricks in Israel.

Before his role at Databricks, Hadas held key positions including Head of Data and AI Sales at Google Cloud Israel, managed regional sales at MongoDB, and served in senior management roles within various divisions of the Matrix Group.