Minimus Appoints Yael Nardi as Chief Business Officer to Drive Hyper-Growth

Nardi will lead the company's next phase of operations, overseeing top-of-funnel growth strategy, strategic operations, and future corporate development.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:40pm

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Minimus, a provider of hardened container images and secure container images designed to reduce CVE risk, has appointed Yael Nardi as its new Chief Business Officer (CBO). In this newly created role, Nardi will be responsible for leading the company's next phase of operations, overseeing top-of-funnel growth strategy, strategic operations, and future corporate development.

Why it matters

As the market landscape evolves and AI affects customer acquisition, Minimus is implementing an operational model to scale marketing and strategic alliances, which will be managed by Nardi. Her appointment comes at a critical time for the company as it looks to aggressively expand its reach and capitalize on the growing demand for near-zero CVE container images and minimal container images with built-in security.

The details

Nardi brings over 15 years of experience advising high-growth startups, global investors, and technology corporations. Most recently, she served as Director at Meitar NY Inc. and Partner at Meitar Law Offices, where she led significant M&A transactions in the container image hardening and runtime security space, including the acquisition of Twistlock by Palo Alto Networks.

  • Nardi's appointment as Minimus's Chief Business Officer is effective immediately.

The players

Yael Nardi

Nardi is the new Chief Business Officer at Minimus, where she will lead the company's next phase of operations, overseeing top-of-funnel growth strategy, strategic operations, and future corporate development.

Ben Bernstein

Bernstein is the CEO of Minimus, and he believes that Nardi's experience and expertise make her the ideal candidate to run the company's growth machine during this phase of aggressive expansion.

Minimus

Minimus is a provider of hardened container images and secure container images designed to reduce CVE risk, and the company is implementing an operational model to scale marketing and strategic alliances under Nardi's leadership.

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What they’re saying

“We are entering a phase of aggressive expansion that requires rigorous execution and a completely new playbook. Traditional marketing strategies are no longer enough in today's fast-moving environment. We need an operational powerhouse at the helm. Yael is a world-class operator accustomed to zero-error environments and high-stakes execution. We are choosing intelligence, speed, and strategic alignment, and there is no one I trust more to run this machine.”

— Ben Bernstein, CEO at Minimus

“I have worked with the Minimus team through some of their most critical milestones, and I know firsthand the massive potential of their technology. The demand for near-zero CVE container images and minimal container images with built-in security is only accelerating. Scaling a company in today's environment requires the same 24/7 rigor, vendor accountability, and strategic precision as closing a major M&A deal. I am thrilled to step into this operational role and build the growth engine that will drive Minimus's next chapter.”

— Yael Nardi, Chief Business Officer, Minimus

What’s next

Nardi will work closely with Minimus's executive leadership team to execute the company's growth targets and drive its next phase of expansion.

The takeaway

Minimus's appointment of Yael Nardi as Chief Business Officer signals the company's commitment to aggressive growth and operational excellence as it seeks to capitalize on the increasing demand for secure and hardened container images in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.