# Shraga Katz

> Shraga Katz is an Israeli engineer, entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Ceragon Networks in 1996 and served as its original president and CEO until July 2005. He led the wireless networking company through its 2000 Nasdaq listing and the subsequent telecom downturn. He joined Magma Venture Partners in January 2006, chaired Allot from 2008 to 2016 and is listed as a venture partner at Hetz Ventures.

- **Role:** Venture Partner at Hetz Ventures
- **Organizations:** Ceragon Networks, Magma Venture Partners, Hetz Ventures, Allot, Israeli Ministry of Defense
- **Nationality:** Israeli
- **Education:** B.Sc. in electrical engineering and electronics, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, M.B.A., Tel Aviv University
- **Known for:** Co-founded Ceragon Networks and led it from its 1996 founding through its 2000 Nasdaq listing., Led Ceragon during its recovery from the telecom downturn; annual revenue increased from $18.394 million in 2002 to $54.831 million in 2004., Two-time recipient of the Israel Defense Award, as recorded in Allot shareholder materials.

## Career timeline

- **1979-1996** — Served in the electronic research and development department of the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
- **1993-1996** — Headed the electronic research and development department.
- **1996** — Co-founded the company that became Ceragon Networks with Inon Beracha; served as president and CEO.
- **1998** — Ceragon began commercial sales in the second half of the year.
- **2000** — Ceragon began trading on Nasdaq on August 4.
- **2001** — Led Ceragon during a telecom downturn; major customers Winstar and Advanced Radio Telecom sought Chapter 11 protection.
- **2004** — Ceragon reported its first operating profit in the second quarter and began trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in September.
- **2005** — Stepped down as president and CEO effective July 31; Ira Palti succeeded him.
- **2006** — Joined Magma Venture Partners in January.
- **2008-2016** — Served as chairman of Allot.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Ceragon Networks and led it from its 1996 founding through its 2000 Nasdaq listing.
- Led Ceragon during its recovery from the telecom downturn; annual revenue increased from $18.394 million in 2002 to $54.831 million in 2004.
- Two-time recipient of the Israel Defense Award, as recorded in Allot shareholder materials.
- Served as Allot chairman for eight years, from 2008 to 2016.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shraga-katz-b434187/

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