Prestigious Technion Alumni Medal Awarded to IAI Chairman Boaz Levy

The Technion bestowed its prestigious Alumni Medal upon Boaz Levy, Chairman of the Board of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), during an elaborate ceremony on October 26. This honor is bestowed upon Technion graduates who "have attained exceptional achievements in science, medicine, engineering, technology, and architecture; who have made significant contributions to advancing the economy, industry, and education; and who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and exceptional commitment through public service on behalf of the State of Israel and the Technion."

Levy, reflecting on receiving the medal, expressed his pride and deep honor, stating that the Technion played a crucial role in shaping his professional path and symbolizes the highest standards of scientific and technological excellence in Israel. Over his tenure at IAI, he has been instrumental in developing and leading groundbreaking systems, highlighting the strength of Israeli talent, knowledge, and innovation.

Levy emphasized that these achievements not only reflect a national imperative to translate scientific excellence into strategic capabilities that safeguard Israel but also underscore the vital role of thousands of engineers, researchers, and scientists dedicated to protecting the State of Israel through their ingenuity and dedication.

Levy, who holds a B.Sc. in Aeronautical and Space Engineering and an M.Sc. in Systems Engineering from the Technion, has been serving as President and CEO of IAI since 2020. During his leadership, IAI has accomplished remarkable feats, including unprecedented technological and business milestones, a significant expansion of its global operations, record order backlogs, and exceptional financial performance.

These accomplishments have solidified IAI's position as one of the world's leading defense companies. Before his current role, Levy held various critical positions at IAI, including head of the Barak ballistic missile defense system program and director of the Air Defense Systems Division.

Throughout his career, Levy has been involved in numerous strategic defense projects in collaboration with Israel’s defense establishment. He has been honored with several Israel Defense Prize awards and the Belkind Award from the America-Israel Friendship League. In 2026, he was recognized as one of the world’s 50 most influential Jews. Additionally, Levy has served on the Technion’s Executive Committee in recent years, reflecting his ongoing commitment to academia and industry collaboration.