Dana Nissel

CEO Anu Banu | COO 8200 Alumni Association | Marketing & Strategy Senior Manager| Healthcare & Tech Innovation | Ex-Nestlé | MBA | Chemical Engineer

Israel

About

Strategic executive with over 15 years of leadership experience across the tech, healthcare, consumer goods, and non-profit sectors. Currently serving as CEO of Anu Banu, Israel’s national platform for tech-powered social innovation. Previously served as COO of the 8200 Alumni Association, Israel’s most influential tech alumni network, where I led strategic partnerships, operations, and ecosystem engagement. My background spans multinational corporations (Nestlé-Osem, Sonova), startup leadership, and mission-driven organizations. I bring a proven track record in driving growth, leading cross-functional teams, and navigating complex stakeholder environments. I’m passionate about building meaningful innovation from product development to social impact while maintaining a data-driven, people-first approach. My strengths lie in identifying strategic opportunities, translating them into actionable plans, and mobilizing teams to deliver measurable results.

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at אנו באנו - הייטק ישראלי. אחריות חברתית.
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • COO | 8200 Alumni Association at 8200 Alumni Association
    Jul 2022 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Leading operations, strategic partnerships, and innovation initiatives for Israel’s leading tech alumni community. Managing programs directors and collaborations that support entrepreneurship, public leadership, and professional growth across thousands of alumni. Overseeing fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and long-term organizational development.

  • Founder | FemTech Healthcare Startup at Plusenta
    May 2019 - Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Founded a data-driven startup in the FemTech space, focusing on healthcare innovation and digital health. Led business development, investor relations, go-to-market strategy, and product concept validation. Built partnerships with medical professionals and tech advisors to shape the product vision and roadmap.

  • VP of Marketing | Sonova Group (Medical Devices) at Sonova Group
    Jul 2017 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Member of the local management board; led B2B and B2C marketing strategies. Directed digital transformation, branding, campaigns, and partnerships with global and local agencies. Orchestrated conferences and events, and aligned local execution with Sonova's global innovation pipeline.

  • Marketing Director | Nestlé - Osem (FMCG) at Nestlé
    Oct 2012 - Jul 2017 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Managed baby food and beverage categories; delivered best-in-class category performance (2014). Led brand strategy, new product development, annual planning and budgeting, and business development. Managed a team of brand & product managers and collaborated with global Nestlé teams.