Doron Simon is a seasoned C-level executive with over 30 years of global leadership experience in NASDAQ-traded companies across semiconductor, automotive technology, and enterprise software sectors.  He brings deep expertise in corporate strategy, M&A, and business development, with a strong track record of leading growth initiatives and advising innovative emerging technology companies.  Mr. Simon currently is the founder of DSimonSays, an advisory firm supporting early-stage technology ventures.  He also serves as Managing Director at Stanton Park LLC, a boutique investment banking firm.  Mr. Simon’s corporate experience includes executive roles as GM and Vice President at NICE Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE), President of Tower Semiconductor USA, and EVP of Corporate Development and Strategy at Otonomo Technologies (NASDAQ: OTMO).  An active investor and advisor, Mr. Simon serves on the Advisory Committee of the J-Impact Fund and is a Limited Partner and screening committee member at J-Ventures.  Since 2023, he has worked closely with AEye’s leadership team as a strategic advisor on corporate development initiatives.  Mr. Simon holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and an MBA from Heriot-Watt Business School, Edinburgh, UK.