Dr. Malka Nir

VP. Advanced Manufacturing Division, Israel Innovation Authority

As Head of Advanced Manufacturing Division,Malka drives programs that support and encourage Industrial companies in Israelto lead R&D and innovation plans, that extend their competitivenessglobally.

Malka holds 20 years of experience in theindustry in various roles: VP Engineering at Intel Israel, CEO in Metalindustry; VP R&D in Israel Chemicals. She managed global teams in complextechnological operations, and led significant organizational processes while engagingpeople to success.

Malka holds a PhD in Chemistry from theHebrew University of Jerusalem. She was elected to represent Israel in aleadership program for the new generation at the IWF International Women Forum.