Shahar Lily Amiel

Age: 26 | Organization: High Lander Aviation LTD | Position: VP Strategy & Growth
Shahar, only 26 years old, is an exemplary figure in Israel’s defense and national security industry. She stands out as a charismatic, leading, and impressive individual in every field she touches.
As a business and strategy leader, Shahar oversees all cross-organizational strategic processes within the company and is an integral part of the company’s senior management team, which includes the vice presidents. In this capacity, she plays a key and active role in the company’s strategic decision-making. Under her leadership, the organization has achieved remarkable growth, expanding by over 400% during her tenure.
Shahar possesses endless motivation to learn, develop, and advance. She is now considered a leading and respected figure in the unmanned systems (ecosystem) industry in Israel and globally. She participates in international conferences and events in the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) field, establishing herself as one of the most prominent and influential women in the industry.
Shahar is involved in processes at the state level and directly impacts the future of the defense industry. Among the projects she leads are national initiatives for managing low-altitude airspace for unmanned systems, a crucial effort since October 7, when the company was called upon to address the security situation.
She leads projects to implement drone fleet management systems for public safety across over 100 communities in Israel, while also maintaining continuous collaboration with the national drone initiative. Globally, Shahar spearheads innovative technological projects in countries such as Brazil, Italy, Singapore, and others. These projects integrate state-level airspace management and drone fleet systems, positioning Israel at the forefront of technological solutions—largely thanks to Shahar’s central role in driving these processes forward.