VPG Appoints Nava Swersky Sofer as New Independent Director
Vishay Precision Group (VPG) has appointed Nava Swersky Sofer as a new independent director to its Board, effective immediately. Sofer brings extensive experience as a strategic consultant, venture capitalist, and thought leader in innovation and technology commercialization. Her background includes serving as president and CEO of Yissum Hebrew University Technology Transfer (2005-2009), partnership roles at various venture capital firms (1995-2005), and vice president position at Novartis (1991-1996).
With a law degree from Tel Aviv University and an MBA from IMD, Sofer has lectured on innovation and entrepreneurship at major universities globally since 2009 and has served on numerous public and private boards, including Brenmiller Energy and the Israel Innovation Authority.
Vishay Precision Group (VPG) ha nominato Nava Swersky Sofer come nuovo direttore indipendente del suo Consiglio, con effetto immediato. Sofer porta con sé un'ampia esperienza come consulente strategico, investitore di venture capital e leader di pensiero nell'innovazione e nella commercializzazione della tecnologia. Il suo percorso include il ruolo di presidente e CEO di Yissum Technology Transfer dell'Università Ebraica di Gerusalemme (2005-2009), ruoli di partnership in vari fondi di venture capital (1995-2005) e una posizione di vicepresidente presso Novartis (1991-1996).
Con una laurea in giurisprudenza conseguita presso l'Università di Tel Aviv e un MBA dall'IMD, Sofer ha tenuto lezioni su innovazione e imprenditorialità in importanti università a livello globale dal 2009 e ha fatto parte di numerosi consigli di amministrazione pubblici e privati, inclusi Brenmiller Energy e l'Autorità per l'Innovazione d'Israele.
Vishay Precision Group (VPG) ha nombrado a Nava Swersky Sofer como nueva directora independiente de su Junta, con efecto inmediato. Sofer aporta una amplia experiencia como consultora estratégica, capitalista de riesgo y líder de pensamiento en innovación y comercialización de tecnología. Su trayectoria incluye haber sido presidenta y CEO de Yissum Technology Transfer de la Universidad Hebrea de Jerusalén (2005-2009), roles de asociación en varias firmas de capital de riesgo (1995-2005) y vicepresidenta de Novartis (1991-1996).
Con un título en derecho de la Universidad de Tel Aviv y un MBA del IMD, Sofer ha dado conferencias sobre innovación y emprendimiento en importantes universidades a nivel global desde 2009 y ha formado parte de numerosos consejos de administración públicos y privados, incluyendo Brenmiller Energy y la Autoridad de Innovación de Israel.
비샤이 프리시전 그룹 (VPG)는 나바 스워스키 소퍼를 새로운 독립 이사로 임명했다고 즉시 발표했습니다. 소퍼는 전략 컨설턴트, 벤처 캐피털리스트 및 혁신과 기술 상용화 분야의 사상가로서 풍부한 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그녀의 경력에는 예루살렘 히브리 대학교의 기술 이전 센터인 Yissum의 회장 및 CEO(2005-2009), 여러 벤처 캐피털 회사에서의 파트너 역할(1995-2005), 그리고 노바티스에서의 부사장직(1991-1996)이 포함됩니다.
텔아비브 대학교에서 법학 학위를 취득하고 IMD에서 MBA를 보유한 소퍼는 2009년 이래로 세계 주요 대학에서 혁신 및 기업가정신에 대해 강의해 왔으며, 브렌밀러 에너지 및 이스라엘 혁신청을 포함한 여러 공적 및 사적 이사회에서 활동해 왔습니다.
Vishay Precision Group (VPG) a nommé Nava Swersky Sofer comme nouvelle administratrice indépendante de son Conseil d'administration, avec effet immédiat. Sofer apporte une vaste expérience en tant que consultante stratégique, investisseuse en capital-risque et leader d'opinion dans l'innovation et la commercialisation de la technologie. Son parcours comprend des postes de présidente et de CEO de Yissum Technology Transfer à l'Université Hébraïque de Jérusalem (2005-2009), des rôles de partenariat dans diverses sociétés de capital-risque (1995-2005) et un poste de vice-présidente chez Novartis (1991-1996).
Titulaire d'un diplôme en droit de l'Université de Tel Aviv et d'un MBA de l'IMD, Sofer a donné des cours sur l'innovation et l'entrepreneuriat dans des universités majeures à travers le monde depuis 2009 et a siégé à de nombreux conseils publics et privés, y compris Brenmiller Energy et l'Autorité de l'Innovation d'Israël.
Vishay Precision Group (VPG) hat Nava Swersky Sofer als neue unabhängige Direktorin in seinen Vorstand berufen, mit sofortiger Wirkung. Sofer bringt umfangreiche Erfahrung als strategische Beraterin, Risikokapitalgeberin und Vordenkerin im Bereich Innovation und Technologietransfer mit. Zu ihrem Hintergrund gehört die Tätigkeit als Präsidentin und CEO von Yissum Technology Transfer der Hebräischen Universität Jerusalem (2005-2009), Partnerschaftsrollen in verschiedenen Risikokapitalgesellschaften (1995-2005) und eine Position als Vizepräsidentin bei Novartis (1991-1996).
Mit einem Jurastudium an der Universität Tel Aviv und einem MBA von IMD hat Sofer seit 2009 an führenden Universitäten weltweit über Innovation und Unternehmertum unterrichtet und war Mitglied in zahlreichen öffentlichen und privaten Aufsichtsräten, darunter Brenmiller Energy und die Israel Innovation Authority.
- Addition of board member with extensive technology commercialization expertise
- Strengthening of board with experienced venture capital background
- Enhanced global perspective through appointment of internationally recognized leader
- None.
MALVERN, Pa., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG), a leading producer of precision measurement and sensing technologies, today announced the appointment of Nava Swersky Sofer as an independent member to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Saul Reibstein, Chairman of the Board of Vishay Precision Group, said, “We are pleased to have Nava join our board. As an entrepreneur and expert board director in the fields of technology and innovation across a broad range of industries, she brings valuable experience, perspective and expertise to VPG.”
Ms. Sofer is a globally recognized strategic consultant, venture capitalist and thought leader specializing in innovation and technology commercialization. Since 2009, Ms. Sofer has lectured on innovation and entrepreneurship at major universities around the world and has served as a consultant to numerous governmental organizations and financial institutions. From 2005 to 2009, she served as president and CEO of the Yissum Hebrew University of Jerusalem Technology Transfer, the entity which owns and manages all of Hebrew University’s intellectual property. From 1995 to 2005, she was a partner at venture capital firms in California and Israel including Concord Ventures, Columbine Ventures, and Sanderling Ventures. Ms. Sofer’s corporate experience includes serving as vice president and member of the senior management forum at Novartis (then CIBA) from 1991 to 1996. Ms. Sofer earned a law degree from Tel Aviv University in 1986 and an MBA from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1990. She has served on numerous public and private boards, including Brenmiller Energy, BioCancell Therapuetics, the Israel Innovation Authority and Praxis Spinal Cord Institute.
About VPG:
Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) is a leader in precision measurement and sensing technologies. Our sensors, weighing solutions and measurement systems optimize and enhance our customers’ product performance across a broad array of markets to make our world safer, smarter, and more productive. To learn more, visit VPG at vpgsensors.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Contact:
Steve Cantor
Vishay Precision Group, Inc.
781-222-3516
steve.cantor@vpgsensors.com
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