Tsion Gonen serves as Chief Strategy Officer for Gemalto's Identity and Data Protection Division. He is responsible for developing global business and product strategies, and identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends within the information security market. Prior to assuming his role as Chief Strategy Officer, he oversaw Safenet's (acquired by Gemalto in 2014) Data Protection product portfolio strategy and execution. Gonen joined the company in April 2009 from Aladdin Knowledge Systems, where he led the company's global sales and marketing efforts. Prior to that role, he led Aladdin's Content Security business unit. He holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Tel Aviv