Leonid (Lenny) Kravets

Leonid (Lenny) Kravets is a technology executive with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and intellectual property (IP) strategy.1 He currently serves as the Vice President and Head of M&A at InterDigital, a global leader in wireless and video technologies.1 In this role, he leads the corporate development and strategy function, driving growth and innovation through acquisitions, partnerships, and investments.1

Professional Experience

Kravets has over 15 years of experience in the tech sector, with expertise in:

• M&A due diligence
• Intellectual property strategy
• Deal execution across various countries and regions
• Managing the entire deal lifecycle, from strategy development to integration planning

Board Positions

In addition to his role at InterDigital, Kravets holds several board positions:

• Non-Executive Member Board of Directors at FocalPoint: He has been serving in this capacity since September 2022.1 FocalPoint, also known as Focal Point Positioning Ltd., is a UK-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in accurate positioning and timing technologies for smartphones and autonomous platforms.1
• Board Observer at Xage Security: Since June 20201
• Board Observer at SCADAfence: Since January 20201

Education and Certifications

Kravets has a strong educational background and several professional certifications:

• BS in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University1
• JD (Cum Laude) from Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law1
• Certified M&A Specialist from M&A Leadership Council1
• Certified Mediator1
• Registered Patent Attorney with the USPTO1
• Member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars1

Additional Information

Kravets is also an organizer and co-founder of the Philadelphia Internet of Things Meetup.1 He is fluent in English and has limited working proficiency in Russian.1