1968, BSc in Mathematics and Physics, Hebrew University, Jerusalem; 1978, MSc in Economic Engineering Systems, Stanford University. 1983-86, Head, Israeli Intelligence Community; 1991-95, Chief of General Staff, Israeli Defence Forces; personally headed several counter-terror special operations; 1996-99, Member, Knesset and Head of Opposition; Foreign Minister and Minister of Interior; 1999-2001, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Israel; 2001-07, consulting on major asset management operations and leading multinationals on global developments and opportunities; since 2007, current position.