2025 December 12, Washington, D.C. / Boca Raton, Fl
Ambassador Ned L. Siegel and Axon Global CEO Israel Martinez Advance Longstanding Strategic Partnership with 2026 Expansion Plans
Over 20-Year Relationship, Dating Back to the George H.W. Bush Administration, Drives New Cybersecurity and Strategic Initiatives Across the U.S. and Key Allied Nations Including Israel, Japan and other U.S. Allies.
The Honorable Ambassador Ned L. Siegel, prominent diplomat, businessman, and founder of The Siegel Group USA, and Israel Martinez, CEO of Axon Global (Axon), concluded a week of high-level virtual strategic planning meetings focused on significantly expanding their technology and cybersecurity partnership in 2026.
The two leaders have maintained a close professional relationship spanning more than two decades, with collaborative initiatives dating back to the George H.W. Bush Administration when Ambassador Ned Siegel was appointed to be Ambassador to the Bahamas. Their partnership has evolved through multiple presidential administrations, leveraging combined expertise in government affairs, international business development, diplomacy, and advanced technology solutions.
Axon Global is a specialized provider of proactive cyber defense strategy, AI-enabled boardroom intelligence, cyber enterprise risk management, and cyber counterintelligence capabilities. The company supports critical infrastructure security and enterprise clients with innovative strategies to mitigate cyber espionage, supply chain risks, and governance challenges.
Ambassador Siegel, who served as U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas under President George W. Bush and as U.S. Representative to the United Nations General Assembly, brings decades of high-level diplomatic experience and deep expertise in facilitating international trade and strategic alliances — particularly between the United States and Israel. Through The Siegel Group, he has led numerous U.S.-Israel trade missions and played a key role in advancing bilateral cooperation in private sector industrial research and development.
During the recent week-long series of strategic sessions, Ambassador Siegel and Mr. Martinez outlined ambitious 2026 growth initiatives. These include expanded deployment of Axon Global’s advanced cyber risk management and counterintelligence services across U.S. government and commercial sectors, as well as targeted international rollouts with key U.S. allies, including Israel and Japan.
The partnership will focus on delivering next-generation cyber risk governance, pre-emptive threat neutralization, and strategic intelligence solutions to strengthen national and corporate resilience against evolving cyber threats in an increasingly complex global security environment.
“Israel Martinez and his team at Axon Global have been at the forefront of delivering mission-critical cybersecurity capabilities for over two decades,” said Ambassador Ned L. Siegel. “Our longstanding collaboration, rooted in shared commitment to American interests and strong alliances, positions us exceptionally well to expand these vital technologies across the United States and with trusted partners in Israel, Japan, and beyond.”
Israel Martinez added: “It has been a privilege to work alongside Ambassador Siegel for more than 20 years. His diplomatic insight and international network are unmatched. Together, we are accelerating strategic initiatives that will deliver real cyber dominance and risk management advantages to our clients and allies in 2026 and beyond.”
The expanded partnership underscores a continued focus on innovation, allied interoperability, and proactive defense in support of U.S. national security objectives and economic competitiveness.
About Ambassador Ned L. Siegel Ambassador Ned L. Siegel is a seasoned diplomat, attorney, and entrepreneur. He served as U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas (2007–2009) and as a senior advisor to the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. He is the founder of The Siegel Group USA, where he advises on strategic business development, international partnerships, and emerging market opportunities, with a particular focus on U.S.-Israel relations.
About Axon Global (Axon Cyber) Axon Global delivers AI-enabled cyber defense, enterprise risk management, and counterintelligence solutions designed to help organizations reclaim cyber dominance. The company supports Fortune 500 leadership and government initiatives with proactive strategies grounded in real-world threat intelligence and regulatory alignment.