Yaacov Michlin

Biography

Mr. Michlin brings two decades of experience in growing biomedical organizations. His proficiency in corporate finance, capital markets and business management and development has played a crucial role in the success of leading organizations throughout the Israeli biotech industry. He joined Brainsway in 2015 serving as a director on its board providing exceptional guidance. He brings extensive expertise in steering biomedical companies to success. Yaacov possesses the right blend of strategic acumen, interpersonal skills, relationship assets and management capabilities. For the past eight years, Mr. Michlin has served as president and CEO of Yissum, the technology transfer company of Israel's Hebrew University in Jerusalem. At Yissum, he facilitated and oversaw numerous corporate transactions and initiatives in partnership with corporations across the globe and funded and served as chairman of few companies including  Integra Holdings, a healthcare investment company and Agrinnovation an investment fund focusing on Agriculture and food sciences. Mr. Michlin also served as chairman for QLIGHT Nanotech Ltd., a developer of semiconductors and nanocrystals, which he led from the company's founding until its acquisition by Merck. He also served as co-chairman of ITTN, the Israeli organization for technology transfer. Prior to Yissum, Mr. Michlin practiced as a corporate lawyer, advising on major corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and initial public offerings for clients including mainly Teva Pharmaceutical Industries. Mr. Michlin is a lawyer and economist by training, and holds an MBA from the Technion in high-tech company management. 

Research Interest

Biomedical Sciences