Avichai Bakst

Avichai Bakst is a Google Maps Platform veteran with over a decade of experience in the digital ecosystem. He started his career at Waze, where he led the Location-Based Marketing platform and penetrated new markets. Later on, he became the Head of Partnerships in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, collaborating with governmental authorities, municipalities, and first responders to facilitate traffic reduction. He is now part of the Enterprise team in Google Maps, leading the implementation of the platform's APIs within Fortune 500 companies in the US. With a degree in Communications and Marketing, Avichai has become a reference in the geospatial world, navigating through different areas like media buying, business development, and international sales.