Duke Robotics Appointed Avi Levin as New CFO
The Fort Lauderdale-based robotics firm hired Avi Levin to lead its financial strategy as it targets commercial growth.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Corporate Finance
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Duke Robotics has appointed Avi Levin as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Levin brings significant experience in capital markets to the role as the company works to scale its drone technology.
Why it matters
The company is recruiting senior financial leadership to secure the capital allocation expertise necessary to drive expansion across defense and civilian markets. This transition aims to support the firm's goal of accelerating commercial adoption of its drone platforms.
Avi Levin previously managed $78 million in Nasdaq offerings at Ability Inc. and oversaw 11 subsidiaries while working at RAD Data Communications.
The players
Avi Levin
He is the new Chief Financial Officer of Duke Robotics who previously served in similar roles at Ability Inc. and BlackSwan Technologies.
Duke Robotics
This is a Fort Lauderdale-based company that trades on Nasdaq under the symbols DUKR and DUKRW.
Shlomo Zakai
He is the former Chief Financial Officer of Duke Robotics who will now provide financial consulting services to assist in the leadership transition.
The details
Levin, a Certified Public Accountant with an MBA from NYU Stern, will manage the company's financial strategy while former CFO Shlomo Zakai shifts to a consulting role. The appointment supports Duke Robotics as it continues development of its utility grid and defense technologies.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: Avi Levin officially assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer.
December 31, 2025: The company marked the end of its previous fiscal year.
Market Dynamics
The appointment of an executive to oversee the scaling of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) defense platforms aligns with a broader industry trend of tightening financial oversight for high-growth tech firms. This move positions the company to better navigate the capital-intensive environment required to move drone systems from development to commercial maturity.
Shareholders of DUKR and DUKRW should watch how the new financial leadership influences upcoming capital allocation for drone production. The stability of this transition may impact market confidence as the company pursues its long-term growth targets in the defense sector.
The takeaway
Duke Robotics is prioritizing proven financial experience as it seeks to translate its drone technology into wider commercial success. Investors and stakeholders should track whether this leadership change facilitates the planned growth in defense and civilian market segments.
Further reading
For more on how local companies manage leadership shifts, visit Corporate Finance.
More information
For official updates, visit the Duke Robotics corporate information page.
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