Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Chairman Boaz Levy has received the Technion Alumni Medal in recognition of his contributions to Israel's aerospace and defense industries, the company announced Monday. The award was presented as part of the Technion's annual President's Reception.
Levy, who served as IAI's president and CEO from 2020 before becoming chairman earlier this year, has spent more than three decades at the government-owned defense manufacturer, working on some of Israel's major missile defense programs.
Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan and Israel Aerospace Industries Chairman of the Board Boaz Levy
(Photo: Technion)
He joined IAI in 1990 as a project engineer on the Arrow ballistic missile defense system, eventually becoming head of the project. He later led the Barak air defense program and held senior positions in the company's air defense, missile and space divisions before being appointed CEO.
During his tenure as chief executive, IAI expanded its international operations and reported record order backlogs and improved financial results. The company develops military aircraft, satellites, missiles and air defense systems, including technologies used by Israel's military and exported to customers abroad.
Levy holds a bachelor's degree in aeronautical and space engineering and a master's degree in systems engineering, both from the Technion in Haifa. He has also served on the university's Executive Committee.
"I am proud and deeply honored to receive the Technion Alumni Medal," Levy said. He credited the institution with helping shape his career and said the award also reflected the work of the engineers, researchers and scientists involved in developing Israel's defense systems.
The Technion Alumni Medal recognizes graduates for professional achievements and contributions to science, technology, industry and public service. Levy has previously shared in several Israel Defense Prize awards and received the Belkind Award from the America-Israel Friendship League.
In accepting the medal, Levy emphasized the relationship between academic research and the defense industry, calling for continued investment in training engineers and scientists as military technology evolves.