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Artius Global Group plans Middle East expansion as CEO attends Israel Prize
Apr. 30, 2026
By AI, Created 11:33 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Artius Global Group says it will expand its cybersecurity services, investments and regional presence across the Middle East as conflict-driven cyber threats intensify. CEO Michael Marcotte, who has been based in Israel in recent months, attended the Israel Prize ceremony in Jerusalem and met with senior figures there.
Why it matters: - Artius Global Group is positioning itself for more work in a region where companies and institutions face more frequent and more sophisticated cyberattacks. - The company is betting that conflict in the Middle East will keep pushing demand for high-end cybersecurity talent and emergency response. - The expansion could mean more personnel and capital deployed in the region.
What happened: - Artius Global Group LTD announced plans to expand its services, investments and presence across the Middle East. - CEO and founder Michael Marcotte has been based in Israel in recent months. - Marcotte attended the Israel Prize ceremony in Jerusalem. - Marcotte met with Amir Ohana, Speaker of the Knesset, and Marc Belzberg, founder of the OneFamily Fund.
The details: - Artius Global Group describes itself as a cybersecurity investment firm serving blue-chip corporates and select organizations. - The company offers high-level cybersecurity talent and on-demand emergency response capabilities. - Artius Global Group’s leadership team includes Lt. General Edward Cardon, Lt. General Ross Coffman and venture capitalist Phillip Sarofim. - Marcotte said demand from corporates is rising as the private sector becomes a
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