Leadership – VisionWave

VisionWave’s leadership combines experience across technology innovation, defense systems, capital markets, and global business development.

Executive Leadership

Doug Davis

CEO & Executive Chairman

Doug Davis is an experienced public and private company CEO, board member, and M&A advisor with decades of leadership across technology, defense, and capital markets.

VisionWave Holdings, Inc. is the results of a successful de-SPAC and business combination led by Bannix Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: BNIX), a SPAC where Doug was the Chairman and CEO.

Having successfully qualified VisionWave to list on the NASDAQ Global Market, he continues to guide the company and its management in matters of funding, operations and M&A activity.

Dr. Danny Rittman

Chief Technology Officer

Dr. Danny Rittman is a technology innovator with a PhD in Computer Science and expertise in AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and advanced software engineering.

He holds multiple international patents in defense, aerospace, and telecommunications, and has led groundbreaking R&D efforts creating next-generation processors, AI algorithms, and high-performance computing systems.

His strength lies in turning complex scientific concepts into scalable, field-ready technologies powering VisionWave’s defense solutions.

Erik Klinger

Chief Financial Officer

Growth-focused executive with extensive experience in M&A, capital markets, and public company operations. Former CEO of CIMfinity and CFO of Gopher Protocol, with a strong track record in scaling tech ventures. Holds degree from Dartmouth and an MBA from UCLA.

Eric T. Shuss

Chief Operating Officer, Board Member

High-tech executive with leadership roles across AI, robotics, ERP, telecom, and manufacturing. Founder and former CEO, COO, VP, and President of multiple tech ventures. Expert in enterprise systems, cloud computing, blockchain, and automation. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science California State University, Long Beach.

Board of Directors

Chuck Hansen – Board, Lead Independent Director

Chairman & CEO of Electro Scan Inc., a cleantech company. Holder of 19 patents and certified by major global firms, including Saudi Aramco. Advisor to Moneta Ventures. BS UC Berkeley, MBA UCLA. FAA-certified pilot and licensed drone operator.

Atara Dzikowski – Board, Chair BD Committee

Senior business development executive, founder, and entrepreneur with extensive experience in AI, e-commerce, drones, and green-energy technologies. Former CEO of a publicly traded company, with deep expertise in global market expansion, strategic partnerships, and commercialization of technology-driven platforms.

Haggai Ravid – Board, Audit Committee Chair

Data-driven, detail-oriented strategist and trusted CEO. Former CEO of Cukierman & Company Investment House, CFO of Seamless Group Inc (Nasdaq CURR).

Daniel (Zalman) Ollech – Board

Extensive experience in global commodities, supply chain operations, and technology-enabled infrastructure. He brings deep expertise in complex cross-border logistics, risk management, and the integration of secure digital systems to support resilient, mission-critical organizations.

Mansour Khatib – Board

Former CEO of GBT Technologies Inc., Mansour Khatib is educated in electronics engineering and economics. He provides oversight on governance, compliance, and strategic matters, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and company policies.

Judit Nagypal – Board

Senior executive and board director with extensive experience in technology partnerships, human capital leadership, and international operations across Europe. She previously held senior leadership roles at Microsoft and at multinational organizations including The Coca Cola Company, Danone and Kraft.

Advisory Board

Ambassador (Ret.) Ned L. Siegel – Advisory Board Member and Consultant

Decades of leadership in real estate, public service, and advisory roles. Former U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas. Phi Beta Kappa; J.D. from Dickinson; honorary doctorate from the University of S. Carolina.

Ben Everitt – Advisory Board Member

Former UK Member of Parliament and Royal College of Defence Studies graduate. Board adviser on defence, security, and government engagement, with extensive networks across Whitehall and the Armed Forces and a strong record supporting major public sector bids.

V. Admiral (Ret.) Eliezer (Eli) Marum – Advisory Board Member

Years of leadership in various areas. Former Commander in Chief of the Israeli Navy; Defense attaché in Southeast Asia; Chairman of the Israeli airport authority. Long experience in hi-tech as chairman and advisor, expert in warfare systems, strategic advisor to business managements.

Executive leadership is supported by an experienced board of directors and advisory board with expertise spanning defense, government, technology development, and international markets.