Gil Shwed | Source | Founder, CEO at Check Point Software Technologies

Gil is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Check Point Software Technologies. He is considered the inventor of the modern firewall and author of several patents, such as the company’s Stateful Inspection technology. Gil has received numerous accolades, including the Israel Prize for his contributions to the Israeli tech industry and philanthropy, honorary Doctor of Science degrees from Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and Tel Aviv University, the World Economic Forum’s Global Leader for Tomorrow for his commitment to public affairs and leadership in areas beyond immediate professional interests, and the Academy of Achievement’s Golden Plate Award for his innovative contribution to business and technology.