As CEO and principal shareholder of BluePhoenix since May 2003 Mr. Kilman is responsible for managing the company and defining its strategic direction focusing his efforts on European sales large enterprise transactions and strategic partnerships.

He also ensures that BluePhoenix has exceptional technology and operational talent delivering end-to-end solutions to global 1000 clients. Mr. Kilman brings to BluePhoenix over 25 years of management experience including international acquisitions and strategic planning in both private and public companies. Mr. Kilman served as president and CEO of BluePhoenix Solutions B.V. since its inception in October 2001 following an acquisition of a Level 8 Systems business unit. Despite an unfavorable business climate Mr. Kilman was able to deliver increased profitability. In early 2003 Mr. Kilman drove the merger between BluePhoenix Solutions and Crystal Systems a public company that delivers legacy integration solutions and formed the market leader in Enterprise IT Modernization. Prior to BluePhoenix Solutions Mr. Kilman was Chairman and CEO of Level 8 Systems which provided products and services in the Enterprise Integration market. During his tenure at Level 8 Mr. Kilman guided the company through two acquisitions driving revenue growth from $10M to $85M. Mr. Kilman has a BS in Computer Science and a BA in Economics both from Bar Ilan University in Israel.