Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Militaryleadership
Timeline
Generic

Nitzan Haklai

Brookline,MA

Summary

Strategic business leader with 15+ years of experience driving growth, innovation, and market expansion in ag-tech and climate finance. Proven track record in high-growth startups, shaping corporate strategy, and delivering significant business outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Business Development and Marketing

CIBO TECHNOLOGIES
01.2018 - Current
  • Manage BD and marketing teams, reporting directly to CEO
  • Drive company-wide strategies to accelerate growth and new market penetration.
  • Strengthened company brand through targeted marketing campaigns and public relations initiatives.
  • Negotiated contracts with key clients, securing long-term commitments and favorable terms for the company.
  • Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Promoted 3 times, previous roles: VP of Business Development, Director of Strategy, Engagement Manager

Business Development Manager

GRO INTELLIGENCE
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.

Innovation Manager

ADAMA - SYNGENTA GROUP
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Launched an open innovation program, initiating partnerships between startups and global subsidiaries.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary teams throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept generation to commercialization.

Team Leader, First Lieutenant

Israel Defense Forces, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (Unit 9900)
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Led an advanced training program; Managed a team of 10 officers, indirectly managing 50 personnel

Education

MBA -

MIT Sloan School of Management
01.2017

Negotiation Strategy -

Harvard Law School
01.2017

LLB (JD Equivalent) -

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
01.2012

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Business Development
  • Product Innovation
  • Market Expansion
  • P&L Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Fundraising
  • Change Management

Militaryleadership

Israel Defense Forces, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (Unit 9900), 01/01/05, 01/01/08, Team Leader, First Lieutenant, Led team of 10 officers, indirectly managing 50 personnel, Led the agency advanced training program, implementation of innovative GIS technology

Timeline

Vice President of Business Development and Marketing

CIBO TECHNOLOGIES
01.2018 - Current

Business Development Manager

GRO INTELLIGENCE
01.2017 - 01.2018

Innovation Manager

ADAMA - SYNGENTA GROUP
01.2013 - 01.2015

Team Leader, First Lieutenant

Israel Defense Forces, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (Unit 9900)
01.2005 - 01.2008

MBA -

MIT Sloan School of Management

Negotiation Strategy -

Harvard Law School

LLB (JD Equivalent) -

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Nitzan Haklai