Ofer Shmueli, Founder and CEO of Defense Beacon, brings two decades of invaluable experience in the international defense industry. With a distinguished career spanning 23 years in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), he held various leadership roles, including Special Forces commander, SIGINT specialist, planner, and senior Intelligence officer specializing in Military Strategy, CONOPS, and Military Technology.

Transitioning seamlessly into the Defense Industry sector in 2006, Ofer spent 14 years as Senior Director for Strategic Planning, Competitive Intelligence, and Market Analysis at Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. Here, he honed his expertise in shaping defense strategies, navigating global markets, and gained significant business development experience.

Ofer holds an Executive MBA from Ben Gurion University, and a BA Hons degree in Economics from Haifa University. Beyond his professional pursuits, he actively contributes to the field as a board member of FIMAT, the Israeli association for competitive intelligence professionals.