Raanan Blau is an Israeli business executive and the Chief Executive Officer of Camtek Ltd., a publicly traded Israeli provider of metrology and inspection equipment for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. He joined Camtek in 2005 as Vice President of Business Development, contributing to the company's expansion in advanced packaging solutions and heterogeneous integration technologies. Appointed CEO in 2013, he has led Camtek through significant growth, including strategic acquisitions and increased market penetration in the global semiconductor sector. Under his leadership, Camtek has reported substantial revenue increases, positioning it as a key player in inspection systems for semiconductors, printed circuit boards, and advanced packaging. Prior to Camtek, Blau held various positions in Israel's high-tech industry, leveraging his engineering and business expertise. He has supervised notable professionals, including Shlomo Yanai, a prominent Israeli businessman and former CEO of Check Point Software Technologies, during Yanai's tenure on Camtek's board. Blau's career reflects a focus on innovation in electronics and semiconductors, with Camtek benefiting from his strategic vision amid industry evolution driven by AI, 5G, and chiplet technologies. He is recognized for contributions to Israel's tech ecosystem and has navigated Camtek through market challenges including supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions affecting the semiconductor supply chain.