Imperva Israel GM exits as Thales finalizes cyber merger
"Closing a seven-year chapter filled with growth, innovation, and incredible people — and opening the door to what’s next," Moshe Lipsker wrote in a LinkedIn post. His role is being split into two as part of the merger completion: Tal Tikotzki will lead the Israel development and innovation center, and Einat Leham-Livnat will manage the Israeli site.
Moshe Lipsker, General Manager of Imperva’s operations in Israel, is stepping down as part of the final stage of the merger between Thales and Imperva.
In a LinkedIn post, Lipsker wrote: “Closing a seven-year chapter filled with growth, innovation, and incredible people — and opening the door to what’s next. Seven Years. One Journey. Endless Gratitude. Seven years ago, I joined Imperva — stepping into a challenging moment that soon became one of the most meaningful journeys of my career. From rebuilding Data Security to launching the Application Security WAAP and “Anywhere” strategies, and later playing a pivotal role in the Thales–Imperva acquisition, it’s been a story of innovation, resilience, and teamwork. Together, we built a culture defined by trust, inclusion, and excellence — turning Imperva into a place of innovation, impact, and pride.”
The two companies are now completing their merger after Thales acquired Imperva from Thoma Bravo. As part of the pre-planned integration process and the transition to Thales’ organizational model, the role of GM Israel, previously held by Lipsker, will be divided into two separate positions.
Tal Tikotzki will serve as VP of Development, leading the development and innovation center in Israel, while Einat Leham-Livnat, VP of HR, will manage the Israeli site, overseeing human resources, site operations, and organizational culture. Both report directly to Thales’ global management.
In addition, the Israeli site continues to hold several key global positions within Thales, including VP of Product, VP of Customer Support, and VP of Sales.
Lipsker, together with the Israeli management team, led the company’s operations in Israel for the past seven years and throughout the transition following Thales’ acquisition of Imperva from the U.S. private equity firm Thoma Bravo.
The move marks the conclusion of a planned organizational phase following a gradual integration process that lasted about two years, during which the Israeli teams were incorporated into Thales’ global structure. The company emphasized that this is a natural stage in the merger, with no changes to the scope of operations, workforce, or work plans.
Imperva’s Israeli site remains the largest and most central hub within Thales’ global cyber division, encompassing development, research, customer support, and product activities, serving as a core part of Thales’ international cybersecurity operations.
