Kenneth Levy
Chairman at OptimalPlus Ltd.
Profile
Kenneth A.
Levy is currently the Chairman of OptimalPlus Ltd.
and Chairman of Jordan Valley Semiconductors Ltd.
He is also a Director-Emeritus of Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International, a Director of DigiFlex Ltd., a Special Advisor of Infinity Equity Capital Ltd, and a Member of the National Academy of Engineering.
In the past, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Accelerated Global Technology Corp., Chairman-Emeritus of KLA Corp., and Chairman of Genoa Color Technologies Ltd.
He was also an Independent Director of Extreme Networks, Inc. from 2001 to 2012, and a Director of PTC, Inc., Ultratech, Inc., Juniper Networks, Inc., PowerDsine Ltd., and Saifun Semiconductors Ltd.
Additionally, he was the President-Cobilt Division of Computervision Corp.
from 1969 to 1974.
He was a Limited Partner of Needham Capital Partners and an Advisor of KT Venture Group.
Mr. Levy received a graduate degree from Syracuse University in 1967 and an undergraduate degree from The City College of New York.
Kenneth Levy active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International
 Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International operates as association of companies that provide equipment, materials and services for the manufacture of semiconductors, photovoltaic panels, LED and flat panel displays, micro-electromechanical systems, printed and flexible electronics, and related micro and nano-technologies. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
OptimalPlus Ltd.
 OptimalPlus Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services OptimalPlus Ltd. engages in the design and development of analytic solutions based on its big data platform technology which combines machine-learning with a global data infrastructure to provide real-time product analytics and to extract insights from data across the entire supply chain. The firm offers Optimal+ software. The company was founded by Nir Erez and Dan Glotter in 2005 and is headquartered in Holon, Israel. | Chairman | - |
National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The company is based in Washington. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Jordan Valley Semiconductors Ltd.
 Jordan Valley Semiconductors Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Jordan Valley Semiconductors Ltd. provides metrology solutions for thin films based on novel, rapid, non-contacting, and non-destructive X-ray technology for the semiconductors industry. It offers the semiconductor industry with the portfolio of advanced metrology and defect inspection tools, based on X-ray technologies such as X-ray reflectometry, X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, and others. The firm’s products include compound semiconductors and semiconductors. The company was founded by Isaac Mazor in 1982 and is headquartered in Migdal HaEmek, Israel. | Chairman | 2010-11-16 |
DigiFlex Ltd.
 DigiFlex Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries DigiFlex Ltd. develops UV-opaque mask for photopolymer plates. It offers FlexoJet 1725, inkjet-based computer-to-plate solution for photopolymer flexographic, letterpress, dry-offset, silk screen and pad printing technologies. The firm's solution consists of printing device, software, and a unique bi-component ink to create an opaque mask directly on top of the plate-replacing the need for film, image setter, and all of the chemical processing steps and equipment required for them. The company was founded by Uri Adler and Moshe Frenkel in 2005 and is headquartered in Kefar Sava, Israel. | Director/Board Member | - |
Infinity Equity Capital Ltd
 Infinity Equity Capital Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Infinity Equity Capital Ltd (Infinity Equity Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1993 by Chris Brenes. The firm is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel with additional office in Beijing. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Kenneth Levy
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| EXTREME NETWORKS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2012-04-25 |
Needham Capital Partners
 Needham Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Needham Capital Partners (Needham Capital Partner) is a private equity subsidiary of Needham Investment Management LLC. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-12-30 |
Computervision Corp.
 Computervision Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Computervision Corporation is a private company that supplies electonic product definition solutions for company computer systems. The company is headquartered in Bedford, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1973-12-31 |
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Training of Kenneth Levy
| Syracuse University | Graduate Degree |
| The City College of New York | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| PTC INC. | Technology Services |
| KLA CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| EXTREME NETWORKS, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
Ultratech, Inc.
 Ultratech, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Ultratech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets photolithography, laser thermal processing and inspection equipment. The firm’s products are designed to reduce the cost of ownership for manufacturers of semiconductor devices, including advanced packaging processes and various nanotechnology components such as thin film head magnetic recording devices, laser diodes, high-brightness light emitting diodes. The company was founded by Arthur W. Zafiropoulo in 1979 and is headquartered in San Jose CA. | Electronic Technology |
Computervision Corp.
Computervision Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Computervision Corporation is a private company that supplies electonic product definition solutions for company computer systems. The company is headquartered in Bedford, MA. | Technology Services |
PowerDsine Ltd.
 PowerDsine Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology PowerDsine Ltd. designs, develops, and supplies integrated circuits, modules, and systems that enable the implementation of Power-Over-Ethernet in local area networks. It offers telecommunications products such as digital subscriber line, power modules, telephone ring signal generators, and application specific integrated circuits. The company was founded by Igal Rotem and Ilan Atias in 1994 and is headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel | Electronic Technology |
Genoa Color Technologies Ltd.
 Genoa Color Technologies Ltd. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Genoa Color Technologies Ltd. develops color display technologies. It develops technology for televisions, monitors, projectors, and display devices. The firm offers ColorPeak Multi Primary technology, which enhances image quality and power efficiency for the displays. The company also provides projection and color workflow solutions for LCD televisions. The firm offers Keshet chip, which performs multi-primary conversion and powerful color manipulation. The company was founded by Ilan Ben-David, Dan Eliav and Moshe Ben-Chorin in 2000 and is headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel. | Electronic Technology |
Accelerated Global Technology Corp.
 Accelerated Global Technology Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Accelerated Global Technology Corp. was a blank check company, which targeted technology related businesses. The company was focused on acquiring businesses with potential for growth through development of their product portfolios. Accelerated Global Technology was founded in October 2007 and was headquartered in Los Gatos, CA. | Finance |
Saifun Semiconductors Ltd.
 Saifun Semiconductors Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Saifun Semiconductors Ltd. develops, designs, licenses, manufactures and markets non-volatile memory solutions. It offers process design and installation, data, code and embedded product design, card design, production support, and compliance services. The company was founded by Boaz Eitan in 1996 and is headquartered in Netanya, Israel. | Electronic Technology |
Needham Capital Partners
Needham Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Needham Capital Partners (Needham Capital Partner) is a private equity subsidiary of Needham Investment Management LLC. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Infinity Equity Capital Ltd
Infinity Equity Capital Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Infinity Equity Capital Ltd (Infinity Equity Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1993 by Chris Brenes. The firm is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel with additional office in Beijing. | Finance |
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International operates as association of companies that provide equipment, materials and services for the manufacture of semiconductors, photovoltaic panels, LED and flat panel displays, micro-electromechanical systems, printed and flexible electronics, and related micro and nano-technologies. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Electronic Technology |
KT Venture Group
 KT Venture Group Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2000, KT Venture Group is a venture capital firm headquartered in Milpitas, California. The firm is affiliated with KLA-Tencor Corp. (NASDAQ: KLAC). | Finance |
National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
OptimalPlus Ltd.
OptimalPlus Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services OptimalPlus Ltd. engages in the design and development of analytic solutions based on its big data platform technology which combines machine-learning with a global data infrastructure to provide real-time product analytics and to extract insights from data across the entire supply chain. The firm offers Optimal+ software. The company was founded by Nir Erez and Dan Glotter in 2005 and is headquartered in Holon, Israel. | Technology Services |
Jordan Valley Semiconductors Ltd.
Jordan Valley Semiconductors Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Jordan Valley Semiconductors Ltd. provides metrology solutions for thin films based on novel, rapid, non-contacting, and non-destructive X-ray technology for the semiconductors industry. It offers the semiconductor industry with the portfolio of advanced metrology and defect inspection tools, based on X-ray technologies such as X-ray reflectometry, X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, and others. The firm’s products include compound semiconductors and semiconductors. The company was founded by Isaac Mazor in 1982 and is headquartered in Migdal HaEmek, Israel. | Electronic Technology |
DigiFlex Ltd.
DigiFlex Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries DigiFlex Ltd. develops UV-opaque mask for photopolymer plates. It offers FlexoJet 1725, inkjet-based computer-to-plate solution for photopolymer flexographic, letterpress, dry-offset, silk screen and pad printing technologies. The firm's solution consists of printing device, software, and a unique bi-component ink to create an opaque mask directly on top of the plate-replacing the need for film, image setter, and all of the chemical processing steps and equipment required for them. The company was founded by Uri Adler and Moshe Frenkel in 2005 and is headquartered in Kefar Sava, Israel. | Process Industries |
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