Our Team

Dr. Ervin Tal-Gutrlmacher

CEO

Ervin holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Ben Gurion University of the Negev (Israel). With 20 years of experience in hydrogen and energy-related innovative research and development, project management, team leadership, steering committees, consortiums and bilateral projects with industrial and academic partners, Dr. Tal-Gutelmacher directs and paves the company’s current and future direction towards development and deployment of advanced Anion exchange membrane (AEM) fuel cells and electrolysis technologies and devices. Prior to her C.E.O. and former V.P. R&D and C.T.O roles at HYDROLITE, she held positions as R&D manager at Elbit Energy Systems and formerly as Alexander von Humboldt and Minerva Research Fellow at the University of Gottingen (Germany). She holds numerous patents, several prestigious national and international awards and hundreds of scientific contributions in journal and conference publications.

Dr. Charly Azra

CTO

Charly earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science at EPFL-Lausanne, Switzerland. He has 11 years’ experience in materials and polymers research, including 9 years of leading research at HYDROLITE on unprecedented materials and approaches towards advanced AEM device technology.

Dr. Tomer Yehoshua

CBDO

LTC (ret.) Tomer holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Ben Gurion University of the Negev (Israel). With over 15 years of experience as a senior Economist and Financial Business Analyst, Tomer has an excellent reputation for resolving problems, business development, big data analysis, and turning complex problems into simple recommendations. Trained by McKinsey & Company as a Business Analyst (OJT), Tomer brings in a proven ability to hit targets and a consistent background of winning new business. Prior to his role at HYDROLITE, he served in a variety of leading economic positions, with the latter one as the Head of Budget and Economics Department at the Israeli MOD (Budget Division).

Nurit Schwartz

Procurement Manager & Executive Assistant to CEO

Nurit Schwartz

Procurement Manager & Executive Assistant to CEO

Prof. Yauhen Akayeu

Senior Polymer Researcher

Yauhen got his Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry from the Belarusian State University. Before joining the Hydrolite team in 2021, he worked there as an Associate Professor at the Department of Analytical Chemistry. At Hydrolite, his research is focused on developing new materials and chemical processes to be used in AEM devices.

Anna Kitayev

Senior Scientist and Laboratory Manager

Since joining the Hydrolite team in 2016, Anna has focused on electrochemical systems and advanced materials for hydrogen production, while managing lab operations and safety procedures. With 15 years of industry experience, including nine years in hydrogen technologies, she leads projects and coordinates academic collaborations in Israel and across Europe on AEM technologies for fuel cells and electrolyzers. Anna is currently writing her PhD dissertation on electrocatalysis for AEM systems and holds an MSc in Nanotechnology and Nanoscience from the Technion.

Morin Dabah

Electrolyzer Product Manager

Morin is a Product Manager specializing in AEM electrolyzer systems, with a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and over a decade of experience working with complex mechanical systems. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams, overseeing projects from concept through delivery, and driving innovation in high-performance industrial technologies. His combined technical knowledge and leadership skills enable him to bridge the gap between engineering, operations, R&D and business objectives, ensuring successful product development and deployment.

Yair Lange

Mechanical Engineering Team Leader

Yair brings over a decade of experience in developing advanced energy systems, with deep expertise in fluid dynamics and heat transfer. Holding both an M.Sc. and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the Technion, he combines academic background with hands-on innovation. At HYDROLITE, Yair leads the mechanical team, driving the design of electrochemical hardware and BOP systems that power the next generation of clean energy solutions. He is passionate about creating a collaborative team environment where engineers are empowered to solve complex challenges together

Dolev Bashan

Infrastructure & Systems Assembly Manager

Dolev Bashan is an infrastructure and systems assembly manager with over 15 years of experience in the integration and management of complex technological systems in high-tech and industrial environments. With a strong background in electronics, he brings hands-on expertise that bridges mechanics, control systems, and multidisciplinary platforms. Over the years, he has built broad technical proficiency in complex engineering settings, leading teams, improving processes, coordinating across departments, and implementing end-to-end technical solutions. Known for a practical approach, system-level thinking, and the ability to solve technological challenges in real time

Mordechai Kattan

Electrolyzer R&D team leader

Mordechai holds a Msc. degree in Materials Engineering and Electrochemistry from the Technion, with a focus on fuel cells and electrolyzers. He has been part of HYDROLITE for over 5 years, where he leads the Electrolyzer Team. His work focuses on the development and optimization of advanced electrochemical systems, with a particular emphasis on enhancing AEM electrolyzer technologies.

Ortal Tiurin-Burshtein

Stack Development & Researcher

Ortal holds a MSc. degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the Technion. With extensive experience in both R&D and project management in her previous role, she brings a multidisciplinary approach for technical problem solving, combining industry research with hands-on experience to solve scale-up challenges and take the technology one step further.

Aviv Ashdot

Senior Researcher

Aviv is an R&D specialist at Hydrolite, focused on AEM-based electrochemical systems. His work includes membrane characterization, catalyst layer design, MEA fabrication, and integration of functional materials. He takes part in international research collaborations across Europe and the U.S., contributing to lab and pilot scale development, advanced testing, and patent-oriented innovation.

Israel Rosinsky

Senior Electronic & System Engineer

Israel Rosinsky

Senior Electronic & System Engineer

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Eli Alon

Senior Process Researcher & Safety Manager

Senior Process Researcher & Safety Manager Eli holds BSc degree in chemical engineering and MSc. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Technion in Israel. Has extensive experience in R&D engineering and management for over 40 years. Experienced CTO and R&D manager, Highly experienced in leading multi-disciplinary projects in the plastics industry, semi-conductors and supercapacitors. Large experience in development of new products and transfer from development to production. Has been part of HYDROLITE for over the last 8 years.

Nirdi Besor

Electrolyzer researcher

Nirdi holds an M.Sc. in Materials Science Engineering from Tel Aviv University and has over eight years of hands-on experience in the fields of renewable energy and materials characterization. At Hydrolite, she is a member of the Electrolyzer team, where she focuses on the development, characterization, and optimization of MEA to enhance electrolyzer performance.

Rakhmin Yakubov

Process Engineer

Rakhmin (Rami) Yakubov holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Polymer Engineering from the Technion- Israel Institute of Technology, and a Master of Science (M.Sc) in Energy Engineering from Afeka - Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering. With over 15 years of expertise in developing and optimizing rubber and plastic manufacturing technologies, Rami has a proven track record of improving product quality and advancing industrial processes. At Hydrolite, he leads the membrane scale-up process end-to-end - from in-depth process analysis and design, through equipment specification and supplier collaboration, to the implementation of rigorous quality control systems. His combined academic background and hands-on industry experience enable him to deliver innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions that support the company’s mission in green energy technologies

Viktoria Smirnova

R&D Researcher

Viktoria holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry from the International University in Ukraine and has six years of applied experience in analytical chemistry in Israel. At Hydrolite, her role in the Electrolyzer team focuses on research, development, and advanced characterization of membrane electrode assemblies (MEA), aiming for high efficiency and durability of electrolyzer systems.

Adi Lupo

Electrolyzer researcher

Adi Lupo, Mechanical Engineer from the Technion. Has 4 years of mechanical experience in the Israeli industry. At Hydrolite, his role in the electrolyzer team is: Research, development and solutions in the mechanical and engineering fields. To improve the performance and capabilities of the electrolyzer

Vitali Boner

Senior Process Researcher & Safety Manager

Vitali Boner

Senior Process Researcher & Safety Manager

Yosi Naim

Electrode Printing Specialist

Yosi Naim

Electrode Printing Specialist

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Amiram Siso

Research Assistant

Amiram Siso

Research Assistant

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Roy Segev

Executive board member

Roy Segev serves as an executive director and a board member at Hydrolite, previously he led the MW scale stationary FC business at Ballard power systems for over 7 years, Roy is a physicist and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of business experience in the technology sector. Roy was the founder and CEO of Zenith Solar from its inception until it was acquired by the Chinese based Sanan group, the largest LED fab in China. Roy is the co-founder of Nexwafe Gmbh, developed a disruptive silicon wafer production technology and prior as a general partner in Sadot VC Fund, investing in early stage start-ups primarily in the energy and IT sectors. Roy is a co-inventor of patents in the field of optics, solar and energy. Roy holds BSc. in Physics and Mathematics from Hebrew University and Msc. in Management from Boston University

Evgeni Goreshnik

Practical Engineer
Assembly Technician

Evgeni Goreshnik

Practical Engineer Assembly Technician

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Yuval Sharaby

Research Assistant

Yuval Sharaby

Research Assistant

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Dr. Yaacov Kagan

Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer- Elbit Systems Chairman of the board

Dr. Yaacov (Kobi) Kagan was appointed as Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer, in 2022. He was appointed in 2018 as deputy general manager and senior vice president – finance and control in Elbit Systems Land, and from 2010 to 2018 he served as Elbit Systems Land and C4I’s vice president – finance and control. Dr. Kagan joined Elbit Systems in 2008 as a sales director at Elbit Systems Land and C4I. Prior to that, Dr. Kagan served for 26 years in the Israeli Navy, where he holds the rank of a naval captain (reserves), and in the IMOD, in a variety of positions, including the Head of the Navy’s budget department. Dr. Kagan holds a bachelor of arts degree in economics and business administration, an MBA in business administration and a PhD in economics from Bar-Ilan University,and is a graduate of Harvard University Business School’s Advanced Management Program

Yehuda Vered

Executive Vice President - General Manager Land- Elbit Systems

Yehuda (Udi) Vered has served as Executive Vice President – General Manager Land since 2018, after serving as executive vice president – general manager land and C4I since 2013. From 2009 until 2013, Mr. Vered served as executive vice president – service solutions as well as vice president – marketing land and C4I. From 2004 to 2008, he served as land and C4I chief financial officer and vice president for contracts and sales. Mr. Vered joined Elbit Systems in 2003 as ground, C4I and battlefield systems vice president – contracts and sales and chief financial officer. Before that, he served as an aircrew officer in the IAF, where he holds the rank of colonel (reserves). Mr. Vered holds a bachelor of arts degree in management and economics from Tel-Aviv University, an M.B.A from Ben Gurion University and is a graduate of Harvard University Business School’s Advanced Management Program