He holds a doctorate in Industrial Economy, a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, and a Business degree, all earned from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland. With over 45 years of professional and entrepreneurial experience spanning more than 60 countries across every continent, Dr. Samandari brings a rare breadth of global perspective to everything he undertakes. His career has encompassed six successful startups and senior executive roles at some of the world's foremost high-technology companies, including GMC Digital Printing Systems, Scitex Digital Printing Inc., Kodak Versamark Inc., and Given Imaging Ltd.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions, the French Government honoured Dr. Samandari in 2015 with elevation to the rank of Knight in the prestigious National Order of Merit (Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Mérite).
