Yaniv Ben-Haim

Leading the Q-Photonics revolution @NewPhotonics!

Tel Aviv District, Israel

About

I am a visionary entrepreneur and investor with over 25 years of experience in leading innovation and creating value in the fields of photonics, wireless, networking, mobility, cyber security, AI, and chip design. As the founder and CEO of NewPhotonics, I am developing with a great team of experts a groundbreaking technology that will revolutionize the world of PHOTONICS, optical communication and QUANTUM computation. Previously, I was the CEO at OSR Enterprises AG, where I established and managed the global R&D and business development activities for the company's automotive multi-domain AI-Brain and cyber secured platform for the new generation of automotive and new mobility industry. I also led CelloPhotonics, a company that developed a novel photonics chip for 4G/5G networks, and CellO-Wireless, a company that provided advanced LTE and DAS solutions for cellular and broadband wireless access systems. I have a strong track record of delivering results from idea to mass production, securing multiple patents, publications, and awards, and building strategic partnerships with leading global players. I am passionate about creating cutting-edge solutions that address the challenges and opportunities of the digital era, and empowering the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.

Experience

  • Founder & CEO at NewPhotonics
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

    At NewPhotonics, we are driving the AI revolution by transforming optical communications for the next generation of data centers. Our breakthrough Photonics Engines accelerate the adoption of LPO+ (Linear Pluggable Optics Plus), leveraging Optical Signal Processing (OSP) to significantly reduce power consumption while eliminating data rate bottlenecks for AI and compute workloads. By advancing Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and optical modules, we enable more efficient, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure for AI-driven applications. But we’re not stopping there—our roadmap is set to disrupt AI itself with next-generation Photonics Processing Engines, designed to unlock unprecedented compute efficiency and scalability. As we continue pushing the boundaries of photonics technology, we are looking for top-tier talent to join us in shaping the future of AI, high-speed connectivity, and advanced computing.

  • Entrepreneur, Investor, Board Member at New Ventures
    Oct 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

  • OSR Enterprises AG (3 yrs 1 mo)
    • CEO of Innovation Centres
      Sep 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

      OSR revolutionizes the automotive and new mobility world by meeting the growing needs and requirements of the car OEMs, drivers as well as passengers through its proprietary unique multi-domain AI Brain , cyber secured platform

    • CEO OSR RD ISRAEL LTD
      Sep 2016 - Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Chief Executive Officer at CellO Wireless
    Oct 2013 - Nov 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    MER-CellO Wireless was successfully merged with TechMER to create "MER Technology and Defense Division" in MER Group.

  • Founder & CEO at CelloPhotonics
    Jan 2015 - Sep 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Disruptive Patented technology for wavelets filter bank Silicon Photonics innovation www.cellophotonics.com