Gil Shwed is Check Point's Founder and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Shwed is considered the inventor of the modern Firewall and one of the world’s most experienced experts in Cyber Security.
Mr Shwed holds several patents, such as the company's Stateful Inspection technology and is leading Check Point since its establishment in 1993. Mr. Shwed has received numerous accolades for his individual achievements and industry contributions, including an honorary Doctorate of Science from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, the World Economic Forum's ‘Global Leader for Tomorrow’ award, the Academy of Achievements Golden Plate Award and the “Israel Prize” for Technology and Innovation. Mr. Shwed is a member of the Board of Trustees of Tel Aviv University and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Youth University of Tel Aviv University.
