Nadav Padan
National Director & CEO · Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
National Director & CEO at Friends of the Israel Defense Forces. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 1 organization on the Form 990 record.
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Nadav Padan is a retired Israeli Major General and the Chief Executive Officer of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF). He brings an extensive background from an extraordinary 37-year career in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), where he notably served as the IDF J6 & Cyber Defense Director.
Padan transitioned to FIDF, initially serving as National Director, before assuming the CEO role in July 2025 following a leadership restructuring. In his current capacity, he works closely with top Israeli military and government leaders to strengthen the bond between the IDF and the FIDF's supporters in the U.S., guiding the organization's mission to support the well-being and education of IDF soldiers.
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