# Yaniv Vardi

> Yaniv Vardi is Claroty’s chief executive officer, appointed in July 2020. His earlier roles included co-founder and managing director of Sparta Systems EMEA, CEO of Panoramic Power, and international managing director at Centrica Business Solutions. His work connects industrial software, energy monitoring, and the protection of connected physical systems.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Claroty
- **Organizations:** Claroty, Centrica Business Solutions, Panoramic Power, Sparta Systems EMEA, DM Inc, Israel Ministry of Defence, Israeli Air Force
- **Education:** Majors in Industrial and Management Engineering and Management of Information Systems; graduated magna cum laude, New Jersey Institute of Technology
- **Known for:** Led Panoramic Power during its acquisition by Centrica for $60 million in 2015., Managed Centrica Business Solutions’ international operations across eight countries., Claroty reported more than $100 million in annual recurring revenue for 2023, during his CEO tenure.

## Career timeline

- **1996–1999** — Manager, Air Force Armament Procurement, Israel Ministry of Defence.
- **1999–2001** — Director of Systems Integration, DM Inc.
- **2001–2012** — Co-founder and Managing Director, Sparta Systems Europe.
- **2012–2016** — Chief Executive Officer, Panoramic Power; Centrica’s acquisition was announced in November 2015.
- **2016–2020** — Managing Director, Centrica Business Solutions; international responsibilities covered eight countries.
- **2020-07** — Appointed Claroty CEO on July 20.
- **2023** — During his tenure, Claroty surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue.
- **2026-01** — Claroty announced $150 million in Series F financing led by Golub Growth.

## Achievements

- Led Panoramic Power during its acquisition by Centrica for $60 million in 2015.
- Managed Centrica Business Solutions’ international operations across eight countries.
- Claroty reported more than $100 million in annual recurring revenue for 2023, during his CEO tenure.
- Claroty reported working with 24 Fortune 100 organisations in January 2026.
- Graduated magna cum laude from New Jersey Institute of Technology.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — In a Claroty leadership video published March 12, discussed AI-assisted asset information and risk prioritisation.
- **2026-03** — Shared photographs and reflections from Claroty’s 2026 sales kickoff, including a fireside chat with board chairman Dave DeWalt.
- **2026-01** — Claroty announced $150 million in Series F funding on January 22, led by Golub Growth, with additional confirmed participation from existing investors up to $50 million.

## Links

- Website: https://claroty.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaniv-vardi-2a671512
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/yaniv_vardi

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