Tech matchmaker firm adds executives to boost scope

Start-Up Nation Central (SNC), a nonprofit that promotes Israeli innovation around the world and supports the local tech ecosystem, has appointed Guy Hilton as general manager.

The appointment comes as the organization marks its fifth year of activity. SNC connects Israeli entrepreneurs to governments, corporations, academic institutions and nonprofit organizations globally resulting in investments, joint ventures, acquisitions and the setting up of accelerators and R&D centers, SNC said in a statement.

Hilton will run the day-to-day operations, marketing, and product development and will report to CEO Eugene Kandel, who is in charge of SNC’s strategy, external relations.

“We are responding to growing interest from across the globe and from within Israel. To meet this demand, we are developing talent within our organization and adding new talent,” Kandel said.

Prior to joining Start-Up Nation Central, Hilton worked for Amdocs, Kodak and Microsoft.

SNC also announced other appointments: Karin Gattegno as VP Strategic Partnerships; Tal Harmelin as Strategic Sectors director; Amir Mizroch as head of Communications; Noa Landau as legal counsel and Vered Mivtzari as country director for India.

“With this division of roles and responsibilities in place, we believe we can deliver even better service to the local ecosystem, and provide it with stronger and more impactful connections to corporates, governments, institutions and leaders around the world looking for innovation,” Hilton said in the statement.