Board of Directors
Mark Tluszcz
Independent Board Chair
Director Since 2010
Qualifications and Expertise
Mr. Tluszcz, age 58, has more than 20 years of experience in the stewardship of successful early-stage investments in the technology sector, such as Skype and Wix. He provides our board of directors with the expertise to help ensure capital is allocated to areas of the business with the highest growth and profit potential, and that Wix maintains the talent and culture necessary to create and scale innovative technology solutions.
Experience
Mangrove Capital Partners
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Co-founder and CEO (2000 – Present) of a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in technology companies
Outside Boards
Private Companies
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Director, JobToday S.A. (2015 – Present)
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Director & Board Chair, K Health Inc. (2017 – Present)
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Director, TBOL Limited (2017 – Present)
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Director, Red Points Solutions, S.L. (2019 – Present)
Other
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Named to the Forbes Midas List in 2007, 2008 and 2009 as one of the top 100 global deal makers in technology
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Named by PaperJam Magazine as one of the 100 most influential persons in Luxembourg in 2012, 2014 and 2022
Education
B.A. with honors, Eckerd College
Avishai Abrahami
Co-founder, CEO and Director
Director Since 2006
Qualifications and Expertise
As co-founder of Wix, Mr. Abrahami, age 53, has significant institutional knowledge of its operations over his 17 years as a Chief Executive Officer. In addition, he has co-founded other software companies, where he has developed, scaled and brought innovative solutions to market. His broad experience helps the board of directors provide effective oversight of the Company’s business strategy in a fast-evolving software market.
Experience
Wix.com Ltd.
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Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer (2006 – Present)
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Co-Chief Executive Officer (2006 – 2010)
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Board Chair (2013 – 2016), Honorary Chair (2016 - Present)
Arel Communications & Software Ltd.
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VP of Strategic Alliances (2004 – 2006) of a private Israeli communication technology company
AIT Ltd.
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Co-founder, Chief Technology Officer (1993 – until its sale in 1997) of a private Israeli software company
Outside Boards
Public Companies
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Director, Monday.com Ltd. (2012 – Present), a work management and productivity app
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Director, SodaStream International Ltd. (2016 – until its sale to PepsiCo Inc. in 2017)
Other
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Israeli Defense Forces’ elite computer intelligence unit (1990 – 1992)
Francesco de Mojana
Independent Director
Director Since 2023
Board Committees: Audit Committee
Qualifications and Expertise
Mr. de Mojana, age 55, brings over 25 years of experience as both an entrepreneur in the software technology space and investor responsible for numerous private equity investments. With a strong track record of successfully implementing operating efficiencies that drove margin expansion and profitability, he brings a valuable skill set to the board of directors as the Company focuses on balancing growth with sustained profitability.
Experience
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Buono Ventures - Founder, Chief Executive Officer (2019 – Present), of the Italian-based venture capital firm Permira
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Permira - Partner (2004 – 2018) of this global private equity firm
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Eloft - Co-founder, Chief Operating Officer (2000 – 2002) of this software knowledge management solution company later sold to Telefonica Group
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McKinsey & Company - Management consultant (1997 – 2000)
Education
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B.A. in International Economics, Università Bocconi (Milan)
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M.B.A., Columbia University Business School
Ron Gutler
Lead Independent Director
Director Since 2013
Audit Committee - Chair
Compensation Committee - Chair
Nominating, Governance and Environmental Committee - Chair
Qualifications and Expertise
Mr. Gutler, age 66, has significant capital markets expertise and board experience across fast-growing technology companies. He brings to the board of directors a deep understanding of financial and accounting matters, as well as risk management expertise, and contributes seasoned leadership to the board of directors and its committees.
Experience
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Blue Border Partners - Co-founder, (2000 – 2002), of the Blue Border Horizon Fund, a global macro fund
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Bankers Trust Company (currently part of Deutsche Bank) - Partner, Managing Director (1987 – 1999), where he established and led the Israeli office and headed the Global Emerging Markets Trading and Sales
Outside Boards
Public Companies
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Director, Fiverr International Ltd. (2019 – Present), a global online marketplace for freelance services
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Director, CyberArk Software Ltd. (2014 – Present), an identity security company
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Board Chair, NICE Systems Ltd. (2002 – 2013), a global company specializing in contact center software, artificial intelligence and digital and workforce engagement management solutions.
Private Companies
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Director, WalkMe Ltd. (2020 – Present), a software company offering a Digital Adoption Platform (in process of going-private)
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Board Chair, G.J.E. 121 Promoting Investment Ltd. (2000 – 2011), a real estate company
Education
B.A. in Economics and International Relations and M.B.A., Hebrew University in Jerusalem
Gavin Patterson
Independent Director
Director Since 2023
Board Committees: Compensation Committee
Qualifications and Expertise
Mr. Patterson, age 57, has decades of extensive operating experience across software, media, telecommunications and technology. He has a proven track record of expanding and scaling up business in leadership roles at both Salesforce and at BT Group, where he led the rollout of the UK’s national fiber network, led the £15 billion acquisition of the UK’s biggest mobile provider, EE, launched the sports broadcasting channel, BT Sport, and expanded BT’s cyber security practice. His vast experience will help to oversee and guide the management team as the Company continues to grow.
Experience
Salesforce.com
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President and Chief Strategy Officer (August 2022 – January 2023)
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President and Chief Revenue Officer (2020 – 2022)
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Chairman Europe, Middle East and Africa (2019 – 2020)
BT Group plc
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Group Chief Executive (2013 – 2019), of one of the UK’s largest telecommunications and network providers
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Executive Director, BT Retail CEO (2008 – 2013)
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Group Managing Director, Consumer and Chief Marketing Officer (2004 – 2008)
Outside Boards
Public Companies
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Director, Ocado Group (June 2024 – Present), an AIM-listed global software and robotics platform providing a unique solution for online grocery
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Board Chair, Elixirr Consulting (2019 – Present), an AIM-listed business consulting firm
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Director, BT Group plc (2013 – 2019)
Private Companies
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Chair, Kahoot! (March 2024 – Present), an online game-based learning platform
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Director, Mobileum (2022 – Present), a leading provider of analytics solutions for the telecom industry
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Director, Fractal Analytics (2019 – Present), a provider of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics
Other
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Member, Governing Council of The London School of Economics
Education
MEng in Chemical Engineering, Cambridge University
Deirdre Bigley
Independent Director
Director Since 2017
Board Committees: Audit Committee
Compensation Committee
Nominating, Governance and Environmental Committee
Qualifications and Expertise
Ms. Bigley, age 60, has over three decades of senior leadership experience in global marketing and branding in large, complex organizations. Her expertise strengthens the board of directors’ oversight of the Company’s business strategy, particularly as it pertains to its marketing and branding of new products to a global audience.
Experience
Bloomberg, L.P.
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Chief Marketing Officer (2014 – 2021)
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Head of Marketing Communications (2009 – 2014)
IBM
Positions of increasing responsibility over her 13-year tenure, including
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Vice President of Worldwide Brand (2008 – 2009)
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Vice President of Worldwide Advertising and Interactive (2003 – 2008)
Outside Boards
Public Companies
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Director, Taboola.com Ltd. (2021 – Present), a technology platform company that powers recommendations for the open web
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Director, Sportradar Group AG (2021 – Present), a global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services
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Director, Shutterstock, Inc. (2016 – Present), a global provider of commercial imagery and music
Education
B.A. in English Literature, West Chester University
Allon Bloch
Independent Director
Director Since 2016
Qualifications and Expertise
For over twenty years, Mr. Bloch, age 54, has held executive and advisory roles at high-growth technology companies. He has been a co-founder of multiple disruptive start-ups, having successfully led them through critical phases of product and market development. He brings valuable expertise and perspective to the board of directors as Wix’s business strategy is focused on disruptive product-led growth.
Experience
K Health Inc.
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Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (2016 – Present) of digital health company
Vroom Inc
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Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (2014 – 2016) of this leading online U.S. car retailer
Dolphin Software Ltd. (dba mySupermarket)
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Chief Executive Officer (2010 – 2014), of this private online grocery shopping company
Wix.com Ltd.
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Director (2008 – 2013), member of audit committee (2018 – 2023)
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President, Co-Chief Executive Officer (2008 – 2010)
Greylock Partners
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Advisor (2012 – 2015) to Israel and Europe Fund, of this venture capital firm focused on technology start-ups
Jerusalem Venture Partners
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Principal and General Partner (2000 – 2007), of this early-stage venture capital firm based in Israel
Outside Boards
Private Companies
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Director, K Health Inc. (2016 – Present)
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Director, Genoox (2016 – 2019), a genomic data management platform
Education
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B.Sc. in Biology, Tel-Aviv University
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M.B.A., Columbia University Business School
Ferran Soriano
Independent Director
Director Since 2020
Qualifications and Expertise
Over his career Mr. Soriano, age 57, has transformed small organizations into global commercial successes. In the five years under his leadership, FC Barcelona more than doubled its sales, returned to profitability and signed a landmark charity deal with UNICEF. Similarly, when he joined CFG, he began with one football club, Manchester City F.C., and over his tenure, has expanded into total or partial ownership of 13 football clubs all over the world. His experience strengthens the board of directors’ oversight of management and its ability to drive profitable global growth.
Experience
City Football Group (CFG)
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Chief Executive Officer (2012 – Present) of a global leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with total or partial ownership of 13 clubs in major cities across the world
FC Barcelona
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Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2003 – 2008)
Cluster Consulting (a/k/a DiamondCluster)
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Co-founder, Partner (1994 – 2003) of the management consulting firm
Outside Boards
Public Companies
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Director, Ollamani, S.A.B. (2024 – Present), a provider of professional sports services, games and raffles, publication and distribution of magazines
Private Companies
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Board Chair, Spanair (2009 – 2012)
Education
B.B.A, M.B.A., ESADE (Barcelona), with related studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (New York) and Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium)
Diane B. Greene
Independent Director
Director Since 2020
Qualifications and Expertise
Ms. Greene, age 69, is among the most prominent entrepreneurs in the development of cloud computing, an experienced leader in the enterprise software industry, a distinguished technologist and proven board member of large and complex technology companies. Her broad experience helps the board of directors oversee the Company’s management, business strategy, and capital allocation.
Experience
Google LLC
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SVP, Chief Executive Officer for Google Cloud (2015 – 2019)
VMware, Inc.
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Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer, President (1998 – 2008), through the 2007 IPO of the cloud computing and virtualization software company
EMC Corporation
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Executive Vice President (2005 – 2008) of the provider of information infrastructure and virtual infrastructure technologies, solutions and service
VXtreme
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Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer (1995 – 1997), until the sale to Microsoft of the video streaming software company
Outside Boards
Public Companies
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Director, A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S (2020 – 2023), a Danish shipping and logistics company
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Director, SAP SE (2018 – 2020), the market leader in enterprise application software
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Director, Alphabet, Inc. (2012 – 2019)
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Director, Intuit Inc. (2006 – 2018), a global technology platform specializing in financial software
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Director, VMware, Inc. (1998 – 2008)
Private Companies
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Director and Compensation Committee Chair, Stripe (2018 – Present)
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Board Chair, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Corporation (2020 – 2023) and Life Member of the Corporation
Other
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Member, National Academy of Engineering
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Co-Chair, School of Engineering Advisory Board, University of California, Berkeley (2018 – Present)
Education
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M.S. in Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley
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M.S. in Naval Architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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B.A. in Mechanical Engineering and Honorary Doctorate, University of Vermont
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
* Independent
✓ Committee member
º Committee Chair
NAME
AUDIT
NOMINATING &
GOVERNANCE
COMPENSATION
Mark Tluszcz * (Chair of the Board)
Deirdre Bigley *
✓
✓
✓
Allon Bloch *
Diane Greene *
Ron Gutler *
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º
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Francesco de Mojana *
✓
Gavin Patterson *
✓
Ferran Soriano *
Avishai Abrahami
BOARD DIVERSITY MATRIX
Country of Principal Executive Offices
Israel
Foreign Private Issuer
Yes
Disclosure Prohibited Under Home Country Law
No
As of October 1, 2023
As of October 21, 2024
Total Number of Directors
9
9
Gender Identity
Female
Male
Non-Binary
Did Not Disclose Gender
Female
Male
Non-Binary
Did Not Disclose Gender
Directors
2
6
0
1
2
6
0
1
Gender Identity
Directors
Female
Female
LGBTQ+
0
0
Did Not Disclose Demographic Background
1
1
Demographic Background
Underrepresented Individual in Home Country Jurisdiction
0
0
Male
Male
2
2
0
0
2
1
Did Not Disclose Gender
Did Not Disclose Gender
6
5
Non-Binary
Non-Binary